The impressive new theatre at West HQ gave its first public performance last night with an entertaining Christmas concert featuring David Campbell and the SSO.

The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, Pinchgut Opera, Four Winds and the Omega Ensemble are among the organisations chosen for funding by Arts Minister Don Harwin.

The violinist will take her leave at the end of the 2020 season after more than a decade in the role.

It’s closely followed by Hayes Theatre Co’s American Psycho and Belvoir and Co-Curious’ Counting and Cracking, both with nine nods each.

The playwright, director and dramaturg will follow Lee Lewis as Artistic Director of the Sydney company.

The 27-year-old composer has taken out the US $30,000 award for her piece DOUBLE FACE, which panellist Carl Vine described as “redolent with intriguing musical gestures and textures.”

“What more can these f*ckers do to us?” The industry responds as the Department of Communications and the Arts is swallowed by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.

Bianca Gannon discusses her love of gamelan, ostinati, the optimism in her music, and what she will compose with the prize.

Beloved by his colleagues, the Latvian maestro has died at the age of 76.

The standout CDs of 2019 plus music for your Christmas stockings, Bran Nue Dae at 30, David Williamson's final curtain call, and we interview Richard Mills.

Jill Ogai is the Rising Star at this year's Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards, while Marcus Morelli has taken home the People’s Choice Award.

The Prize celebrates women who have made a significant contribution to female-driven storytelling.