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.

Authorities have described the case, which saw an audience member diagnosed with the coronavirus after Saturday’s Absolute Beethoven concert, as “low risk” for other patrons and staff.

Seven young Australian musicians have been selected for the program.

Matthew Laing will work closely with the orchestra over the course of the year-long program

The composer and violist has withdrawn from his upcoming engagement at the Adelaide Festival after being hospitalised with the coronavirus.

The superstar American dancer, who is currently Resident Guest Artist at TAB, will take up the position – his first Artistic Directorship – next year.

Discover the role the arts can play in the face of a climate crisis, and learn about the exciting new collaborations between Indigenous composers and Western classical musicians.

In the wake of a union investigation into accusations of sexual harassment and an apology from the tenor, companies across Europe are beginning to take action.

James Madsen has taken out the top prize with his work for classical guitar and piano.

Daniel Carter, a protégé of Simone Young and Richard Gill, has been announced as the new General Music Director of the German house.