Lead performer fired from the musical American Idiot
Linden Furnell has been dismissed from the Green Day musical, opening in Melbourne tonight, for alleged "inappropriate behaviour".
February 28, 2018
Stolen Degas painting found on a bus
A routine check by customs officers recovered the work, thought to be worth $1 million.
February 26, 2018
Brisbane freemason found naked inside million-dollar pipe organ
The 51-year-old has been unable to offer an explanation for his behaviour, stating “things just got a little loose”.
February 22, 2018
Winners of the 2017 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards announced
Kate Mulvany, Nicole Beyer and Dancenorth have been honoured for their exceptional contributions to the Australian arts.
February 22, 2018
Nominees for the 2018 Green Room Awards announced
Melbourne’s annual awards ceremony for the performing arts recognises last year’s best and brightest.
February 22, 2018
Australian conductor to compete in the 2018 Malko Competition
Nathan Aspinall has been selected as one of 24 participants to battle it out at the elite competition in Denmark.
February 21, 2018
Victorian Opera gets new digs
The opera company, which will become a Major Performing Arts company from 2019, has secured a new home in West Melbourne.
February 21, 2018
The March issue of Limelight magazine has gone to the printer
An interested party has come forward to work with the publisher and staff to secure the future of the magazine.
February 19, 2018
Limelight is looking for a new publisher
Arts Illuminated Pty Ltd, which publishes Limelight, is looking for a new publisher or for bridging financial support to save the magazine from closure.
February 8, 2018
Stuart Maunder announced as State Opera SA Artistic Director
The company has also announced that Yarmila Alfonzetti will take up the role of Executive Director from March 1.
February 6, 2018
Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces 2018 Fellows
Thirteen of Australia and New Zealand’s most promising young classical musicians will take part in the SSO's prestigious training program.
February 5, 2018
Craig McLachlan suing media companies and actor for defamation
The actor, who is being investigated by Victoria Police, is suing the ABC, Fairfax and one of his accusers, Christie Whelan Browne.
February 2, 2018
John Copley fired by the Met for “inappropriate behaviour”
The veteran stage director has been dismissed after a chorister made a complaint to the company.
February 1, 2018