The 14 finalists will go on to compete for $68,000 in cash and prizes in Shepparton, Victoria.

The maverick Russian conductor was a passionate champion of twentieth century music.

Muriel's Wedding, Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets, and Hamlet are among this year's big hitters.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra CEO Emma Dunch responds to a report showing that of 3,524 works performed by 15 of the world’s major orchestras, only 82 were written by women.

Young singers specialising in bel canto can win the chance to travel to Italy for an intensive study period.

The iconic Melbourne theatre has received a state government grant after it was gutted in a fire last month.

The Space Between by Paul Grabowsky and writer Steve Vizard is a tribute to the operatic heroine.

Before Sara Bareilles’ hit musical arrives, Sydney audiences will be treated to Chicago and Saturday Night Fever in 2019.

The Australian actor returns to the UK stage in a new Martin Crimp play inspired by Richardson's Pamela.

A work by choreographer Mark Morris and Yo-Yo Ma's Silkroad Ensemble will have its Australian premiere in Melbourne.

Author Kate Grenville, composer Michael Atherton, musical director Peter Casey and NGV Director Tony Ellwood are among those honoured.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa becomes a Companion of Honour, while Simon Keenlyside, Thomas Adès and Emma Thompson also receive awards.