If you are male and want to focus your mind, listen to Mozart rather than rock music, UK research suggests.

With the new year around the corner, Limelight’s critics pick their favourite arts events from a busy 2016.

The final of the international ballet competition was an exciting night for Australians, with five medals going to locals.

Balance problems have affected the great Russian baritone who is being treated for a brain tumour.

Audiences may be spoilt for choice at the up-coming festival, with plenty of hard-edged theatre and saucy cabaret.

There have been best-selling books and several films, now the late Apple CEO is to be immortalised in Mason Bates’ new opera.

Baz Luhrman’s musical of his iconic film fares no better abroad than it did at home.

Stephanie Eslake will be honoured for her contributions to classical music in Australia.

Stuart Skelton’s Janáček, David Robertson’s Adams and Opera Australia’s King Roger are all in the running for 2017.

Skipworth has won the Orchestral Prize while Dean has taken out the Song Cycle category in the 2016 awards.

Researchers at the University of Washington have released the latest music resource to aid machine learning.

The award-winning German actress and singer has passed away aged 92.