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AFCM secures star double bassist

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music adds South African-born bassist-conductor Leon Bosch to its roster of international talent.

March 2, 2026
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Lorraine Bayly, stage and screen stalwart, dies aged 89

Equally at home on stage and screen, Bayly built a reputation for intelligence, warmth and formidable presence.

March 1, 2026
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Castellucci’s Bluebeard set for Adelaide in 2027

Presented alongside Verdi’s AIDA, Romeo Castellucci's staging of Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle will be a keystone of the 2027 Adelaide Festival.

February 27, 2026
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BBC cuts ties with Norman Lebrecht after Yuja Wang exchange

The UK national broadcaster drops the classical music columnist and presenter after Wang went public with a "derogatory" email.

February 27, 2026
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The 2026 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards

“Refreshing in its experiment with genre and form”: Emilie Collyer's Super wins the VPLA Drama Prize.

February 26, 2026
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First Nations-led projects to benefit from Create NSW funding

The funded projects span survivor-led exhibitions, digital cultural mapping, artefact-making workshops and leadership programs.

February 25, 2026
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Australian Chamber Orchestra expands its Golden Age instrument collection

The ACO has acquired one of the finest violas in the world, made in Italy in 1610 by luthier Giovanni Paolo Maggini.

February 25, 2026
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Opera Australia announces 2026 Patricia H. Reid Orchestral Fellows

Five young string players to receive mentoring from members of the OA Orchestra in performance preparation and strategies for building a career.

February 24, 2026
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TwoSet Violin announce Australian tour dates

Winter Olympics over. Let the Sacrilegious Games begin. Digital stars Brett Yang and Eddy Chen return.

February 24, 2026
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Asia Pacific Arts Awards 2026 announced

Six artists and organisations recognised for sustained artistic partnerships and cultural exchange across the Asia Pacific.

February 24, 2026
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Dancehall star Shaggy jumps aboard Sting’s The Last Ship

From Boombastic to the boatyard: reggae royalty docks in Brisbane.

February 23, 2026
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Limelight’s 2025 Artists of the Year revealed

In a year defined by ambition, authority and musical impact, three towering names claim the honours.

February 23, 2026
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The March 2026 issue of Limelight is now available

Big reads, in-depth analysis of Limelight's Artists of the Year vote, and everything you need to stay on top of the classical music and performing arts scene.

February 23, 2026

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