A note from the publishers of Limelight, to update our subscribers, partners, artists, venues and community on our organisation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

All proceeds from the live stream will be evenly split between the artists and Festival.

Queensland Arts Minister Leeanne Enoch has announced $8 million of funding relief to help mitigate the impact of the coronavirus on small to medium arts companies.

The coronavirus is set to have an enormous economic impact on the arts industry and its workers.

Mat Verevis will star as Tommy in the musical based on legendary British rock band The Who’s 1969 concept album.

Angela Goh takes home the big prize, with Amrita Hepi winning the Audience Choice Award for a second time.

The arts industry is responding as the ban on mass gatherings comes into effect, with calls for the government to support the industry and its workers.

A three-year international ensemble and concert series will bring together students from Australia, the USA and Finland.

More cancellations of concerts, theatre and ballet announced due to COVID-19, with an ASO team member in isolation.

The Prime Minister has advised against “non-essential” mass gatherings of more than 500 people, effective as of Monday, which will have a massive impact on the arts.

The arts leader, who was founding Artistic Director of QPAC and Brisbane Festival, has died at 82.

New music group Ensemble Offspring, director Barrie Kosky, and arts editor Richard Watts receive prestigious awards.