Opera lovers can enjoy six new productions and three contemporary works from the Metropolitan Opera, presented in Australian cinemas by Sharmill Films across 2021-22.

Paul Castles and Fiona Hill will develop new works as the latest recipients of residencies offered by the Australia Council in partnership with the UKARIA Culture Centre.

Despite COVID, artists have managed to create some stunning work in 2021. So who would you like to see recognised? It's time for our readers to vote for Limelight's People's Choice Awards.

The funding draws on the Federal Government's $10 million Regional Arts Fund Recovery Boost.

With a hard border closure now in place in Queensland, Opera Australia has been forced to postpone its new Brisbane Ring Cycle for the second year running due to COVID.

With international borders still closed, MIJF 2021 will showcase the very best of Australian jazz – including Paul Grabowsky as the festival's very first Artist in Residence.

Conducted online due to COVID restrictions, the national chamber music competition for secondary school ensembles saw prizes awarded to Amogus Trio, JPMS Ensemble Spirito and False Relations.

Performance venue Phoenix Central Park has announced HALO, a new digital series to support 20 Sydney artists in lockdown.

Benjamin Northey will continue in his role as Principal Conductor in Residence at Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for another two years.

Eight young female singers from seven countries were awarded a total of $69,000 in grants at this year's Elizabeth Connell Prize, which was held online due to COVID restrictions.

Due to the high level of uncertainly caused by COVID lockdowns, State Opera South Australia has cancelled its September season, postponing Voss and The Turn of the Screw to 2022.

A youth orchestra will be renamed after Richard Gill, who was Chief Conductor at Sydney Youth Orchestras from 1977 to 1982.