Surprise winner of the 2017 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
Judges’ wildcard, Catriona Morison, has taken out the top prize beating finalists including Australia’s Kang Wang.
June 19, 2017
2017 Helpmann Award nominations announced
My Fair Lady, The Book of Mormon, Barrie Kosky's Saul and Leah Purcell's The Drover's Wife lead the charge.
June 19, 2017
Cast your vote for Adelaide’s Walk of Fame
Public voting opens today to choose an artist whose star will be embedded in the Adelaide Festival Centre’s Walk of Fame.
June 19, 2017
Shimon the robot marimbist performs own compositions
Researchers at Georgia Tech have used artificial intelligence and deep learning technology to teach a robot to compose.
June 19, 2017
Melbourne Theatre Company pours $4.6m into Australian writing
MTC will commission a minimum of 35 new works and provide up to 15 writer-in-residence opportunities over five years. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 16, 2017
Dance event Tree of Codes bound for Melbourne Festival
Jonathan Holloway has announced his first festival highlight: a "miraculous" collision of ballet, visual art and electro-pop.
June 15, 2017
Pianist beats Guinness World Record for fast fingers
Portuguese-American pianist Domingos-Antonio Gomes smashed the record for most piano key hits in one minute.
June 15, 2017
State government to inject $244m into Art Gallery of NSW
The funding gives the go-ahead to an ambitious expansion project that will see the Gallery double in size. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 14, 2017
Maggie McKenna to star in Muriel’s Wedding The Musical
Gina Riley’s daughter makes her debut as Muriel Heslop in the new musical based on the iconic Australian film. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 14, 2017
Anthony Albrecht heads 2017 Newcastle Music Festival
In the Festival's second year, highlights include performances by Hyeseoung Kwon, Sylvia Clarke and Deborah Humble.
June 14, 2017
Evgeny Kissin returns to Deutsche Grammophon
The dazzling Russian pianist releases a Beethoven album – his first solo album in a decade – to mark a new contract with DG.
June 13, 2017
Arseny Tarasevich-Nikolaev signs with Decca and Universal
The runner-up at the 2016 Sydney International Piano Competition has signed an exciting new partnership deal. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 13, 2017
Cate Blanchett wins top gong in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Violinist Dene Olding, conductor Nicolette Fraillon and harpist Alice Giles are among other arts figures honoured. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 13, 2017