In an excerpt from his highly anticipated Platform Paper from Currency House, the cultural economist explores the issue of international engagement in a revisited cultural policy.

The French-Canadian mezzo-soprano was best known as a recording partner of Joan Sutherland's, and considered something of a cult diva by fans.

Bree van Reyk, Connor D’Netto, Rae Howell and Julian Day are among the recipients in the Fund’s third year.

The decision comes after the Awards faced a backlash, including from artists such as Daniel Barenboim, Mariss Jansons and the Leipzig Gewandhaus, for recognising a rap duo whose works have been deemed anti-Semitic.

A blockbuster exhibition intertwining the work of the Dutch artist and Japanese design studio nendo is the centrepiece of the gallery’s Spring/Summer 2018/19 program.

Music journalist, Limelight contributor and founder of CutCommon, Stephanie Eslake has been recognised for her contribution to the arts.

The 12 musicians will go on to perform at City Recital Hall in July, competing for a chance to perform in the Finals with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

The 10-year-old is the youngest ever winner of the Junior First Prize, coming equal first with 11-year-old Chloe Chua from Singapore.

Pianists Lisa Moore and Sonya Lifschitz headline the festival, where they’ll be playing a two piano rendition of Bach’s Goldberg Variations.

A video of the conductor bravely persevering as his T-Rex costume deflates around him is taking the Internet by storm.

Curtin University’s Rhythmos Choir is the only Australian ensemble to be invited to perform in The King Singer’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Christian Li is the youngest of six competitors in the junior category of the prestigious violin competition.