Musica Viva has announced the return of the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, open to international musicians under 35. 

Founded by Hans Zender, the Happy New Ears Prize for Composition has been awarded to composer and academic Liza Lim.

Opera Australia and John Frost have announced the lead cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, with Shubshri Kandiah playing the starring role of Ella.

Australian pianist and composer Daniel Rojas tells us about the Piazzolla Music Competition in which he has won second prize in the Solo Division.

Sydney Theatre Company suffered a $17.8 million slump in its operating revenue for 2020, but ended up with a $4 million net deficit thanks to grants and philanthropy.

Musicians and arts organisations around the country prepare for Make Music Day 2021 on 21 June, returning to public performances after last year's online celebration.

The 2021 Utzon Music season at the Sydney Opera House features beloved classics by Beethoven and Clara Schumann as well as new works by First Nations artists.

The winners of this year’s Performing Arts WA Awards include Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company’s Hecate, Black Swan’s Oklahoma!, and WA Opera's Così Fan Tutte.

The Forelle Ensemble, a new Sydney-based piano quintet formed by young violinist James Armstrong, has made its debut with its Schubertiade Opening Concert.

David McAllister has received a Companion of the Order of Australia. Others recognised include Brett Weymark, John Kotzas, Peter Carroll, Linsey Pollak, Leah Purcell, Jonathan Biggins and Chris Hemsworth.

Likeable and gifted Spanish maestro Jaime Martín should prove a hit with musicians and audiences alike as Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's new Chief Conductor.

The new entrants mark the first time an organisation from the Northern Territory and regional organisations from Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria have been included in the NPAP Framework.