Singers from Australia, New Zealand, China and Hong Kong will compete for a place in the Cup’s semi-final this October.

Celebrating its centenary next year, the Philharmonia has commissioned 12 Australian composers whose works will be performed throughout 2020.

A View from the Bridge starring Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale, a new play from Angus Cerini, and the musical Fun Home are among next year’s highlights.

The orchestra has followed supermarket chain Coles and others in removing advertising from Sydney radio station 2GB.

A revival of Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, a Verdi blockbuster, two musicals and a visit from Les Arts Florissants.

The Quartet will tour brand new works by Anne Cawrse and Ross Edwards next year, alongside collaborations with Sydney Dance Company and experience design company Sandpit.

A violist and two double bassists are in the running for the $20,000 cash prize.

Featuring a new work by Rafael Bonachela, performed with the ASQ, the Australian premiere of a William Forsythe piece, and the return of ab [intra].

Salome and Die Tote Stadt should satisfy opera lovers and gore aficionados, while Tommy does the rest.

Six Australian plays, five of them new, a Tony Award-winning musical and contemporary writing from overseas – all relevant to today, says AD Brett Sheehy.

The six rising stars of The Australian Ballet in the running for this year’s Award have been named, with public voting open for the People's Choice.

Tributes are flowing in from the music community for the pioneering former judge and extraordinary arts philanthropist, who has died aged 78.