After taking over from The Basement seven years ago, the iconic Sydney music venue will shut its doors once more due to financial pressures.

Jake Lyle, who played The Phantom on Sydney Harbour, is one of OA's new Young Artists, who will perform in concert with the graduating class in August.

Musician Stephen Pigram, director and playwright John Harvey, and artist Bronwyn Bancroft are amongst this year's honourees.

After a backlash, the move was defended by its CEO as a "controlled" use of the AI that can generate revenue for participating artists.

As the festival moves to Cairns, the new grants will support regional touring and the invitation of international artists through a tourism initiative.

Donovan will return to Australia to play the rebellious Randle P. McMurphy in an exclusive Melbourne season, which he will co-produce.

Inaugural recipient Beau Dean Riley Smith will develop a new major work which the dance company will premiere.

The company appeals to youngsters with a major new discount as Music Australia reports a decline in opera attendance.

British actor Nathaniel Parker will take on the role for Opera Australia, starring opposite Australian soprano Claire Lyon as Eliza Doolittle.

The collaboration aims to highlight how classical music can thrive online with an "accessible, creator-led and community-driven" approach.

With TwoSet Violin for its cover stars, the June issue of Limelight is all about artists reshaping the ways in which audiences engage with the arts.

Kate Fell entices audiences to the Top End with her final program as Artistic Director, offering a magical "world away" experience.