Slava Grigoryan and ABC Music's labels dominate the nominations, while a Kate Miller-Heidke inclusion raises eyebrows.

The painter, comedian and author has taken out the $3,500 prize for his portrait of actor Jack Charles. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The Quartet’s offerings include a new quartet by James Ledger, as well as works by Dean, Widmann, Mendelssohn and Shostakovich. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The Australian Ballet joins four of the world’s leading ballet companies for 22 hours of live streaming this Thursday. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

For 17 years she has been a key figure in the life of the National Library and, by extension, the musical life of this country. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The orchestra’s board, musicians and CEO have affirmed their support for the YES campaign following community backlash. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The revered Czech harpsichordist, known for her recordings of Bach, has died in Prague at age 90. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Eight artists have been awarded $80,000 Australia Council Fellowships to support creative activity and professional development. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The prominent arts figure has condemned the SSO board’s decision, arguing that “music has always been political.” Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Eminem or Elgar: Will psychologists soon be able to identify psychopathic tendencies through your playlists? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Highlights include the Australian premiere of William Tell, Jessica Pratt in The Capulets, and Pelleas and Melisande. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The Australian classical guitarist has won the Melbourne International Guitar Festival’s Concert Artist Competition. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in