Debuts from the Attacca Quartet, the Leonkoro Quartet and pianist Lucas Debargue are among a star-studded 2026 program.

Four programs and a special event at Brisbane Powerhouse make for a year that fuses fine classical tradition with a modern outlook.

EQ revs up for a national touring program taking fine music to major venues in Sydney, Melbourne and regional centres.

Tymms, who made her Opera Australia debut earlier this year in Cendrillon, “absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful” to receive the prize.

Sydney-born Lyla Levy-Jordan to join Teatro alla Scala in Milan for four months of performance opportunities, covering roles and coaching.

Andrea Lam, Lucy Clifford and Gurrumul honoured in a ceremony dominated by Melbourne rockers Amyl & the Sniffers.

Regional Arts Australia grants $1.76m to 77 new regional creative projects, the majority in rural and remote communities.

Rejection of funding applications contradicts the state government’s commitment to “strengthen communities with music,” says BANSW.

Hard-Ons founders Raymond Ahn and Peter 'Blackie' Black collect the Don Banks Music Award, with Robin Fox and Kate Champion also honoured.

In his first season at the helm of the DSO, Richard Mills promises a year of classics and new work that "reflects our storied landscape".

Select the Australian and international finalists who stood out this year.

New Zealand composer among the four laureates of Canada's 2026 Azrieli Music Prizes.