Composers, performers and organisations around the county were acknowledged in a virtual ceremony.

Before Limelight returns to print, we reveal some of the stories that will feature in our refreshed, redesigned magazine, and what to look out for online.

Twelve ensembles will compete in the final round of Musica Viva's first National Chamber Music Championship for secondary school ensembles, which will be streamed by Melbourne Digital Concert Hall.

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance has accused the company of “acting unconscionably”, but Opera Australia claims that there are inaccuracies in the union's public statement.

The 29-year-old cellist plans to tour a program of Australian music for cello across the country – travelling by train.

Metro Arts Creative Director and CEO Jo Thomas introduces us to the exciting, purpose-built venue, which will host several Brisbane Festival events.

The Crowd Favourite Performances Competition is open to performers aged 10 to 35, with eight prizes to the value of $6,000.

The orchestra will be back in Adelaide Festival Centre’s Festival Theatre in September, as long-serving concertmaster Natsuko Yoshimoto bids the ASO farewell.

Michael Cassel, Benjamin Law, Trudy Dalgleish, Eddie Perfect, Simon Phillips and Ursula Yovich are among 11 industry leaders participating in the new arts mentorship program.

The ACO will perform a week-long season of socially distanced concerts at the Sydney venue in September, while the orchestra has reduced its administrative staff by eight positions due to the impact of COVID-19.

The composer, sound artist and scholar will receive this year’s Richard Gill Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music.

Creating the Future, a new survey conducted by the Australia Council, shows a growing number of people have been engaging with the arts and support arts funding.