It will be the first commercial musical staged in Australia since theatres were shuttered in March, with a comprehensive Covid Safe Plan currently being put in place.

MacDonald will finish his tenure as Artistic Director and CEO at the end of his current contract, while the Brisbane company looks to revise its leadership model.

The spectacular installation will be suspended from HOTA’s Outdoor Stage across the first two weeks of October.

The new Ring Cycle, directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, will kick off at the end of October next year, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the company to reschedule.

Currently starring in The Phantom of the Opera in Seoul, Lyon has established a business to manufacture fun, eco-friendly masks. Meanwhile, Todd McKenney’s platform has already sold over 3000 face coverings.

Greater diversity in revamped categories sees the established go head-to-head with the up-and-coming.

The department has posted on social media that playing instruments like saxophones, clarinets, flutes and recorders can spread COVID-19 if someone is infected.

Wangkajunga and Walmajarri man Ngarralja Tommy May has taken home the major Telstra Art Award at this year’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.

The Italian guitarist has taken out the grand prize at the competition, which took place digitally this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The WA Recovery Plan will see Perth Concert Hall, home of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, receive a $30 million upgrade over the next three years.

Arts Centre Melbourne has unveiled a new online exhibition featuring four costumes worn by Dame Joan Sutherland, with information about the role, production and designers, along with 3D scanning.

The Sydney chamber choir has awarded three composers $1,500 each for an original a cappella work to be performed live once COVID-19 restrictions lift.