The former dancer and Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet was surprised at a gala lunch when he was presented with the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award.

Melbourne Guitar Quartet tells us about the importance of the Adelaide Guitar Festival, commissioning new work, their ‘Guitar Family’ instruments, and the time they built a log drum.

Belvoir programs an eclectic festival, the company's first repertory season featuring plays by Caryl Churchill and Alana Valentine, and a new panto by Virginia Gay to end the year in ridiculous, joyous fashion.

The great German mezzo-soprano, whose remarkable 48-year career spanned opera and lieder, has died at the age of 93.

When Melbourne Opera performs Macbeth next month audiences can see it live at the theatre, via a regular livestream or in 8K 3D via VR headsets.

The Tasmanian vocal extravaganza will this year feature Catherine Alcorn's new show, cabaret duo Amelia Ryan and Libby O’Donovan, Gordon Hamilton's Requiem Recomposed and a tribute to Tasmanian composer Don Kay.

After having to cancel last year, the charming, boutique festival will return in October with two consecutive programs.

The Bundanon Trust is seeking applicants from all disciplines for its 2022 Artists in Residence program at Bundanon, the former home of painter Arthur Boyd.

Didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton is one of the eight recipients, winning the Don Banks Music Award in recognition of his exceptional and sustained contribution to music in Australia.

The new musical using songs from Alanis Morissette's landmark 1995 album will reopen Sydney's Theatre Royal in September 2021.

Highlights this month include Sir Simon Rattle on Janáček’s Vixen, Paul Dean on his new “Symphony” for the Australian World Orchestra, Alan Cumming on Adelaide and ageing, and Amanda Harris on representation and cultural appropriation.

Former dancers from Queensland Ballet express their sadness at the loss of Liam Scarlett, while Alexei Ratmansky writes on Facebook that Scarlett's knowledge he had no future as a choreographer "killed him".