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Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Theatre
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Introducing the September 2025 issue of Limelight

Big issues, huge voices, major talents ... September's Limelight casts a wide net over the Australian music and performing arts scene and hauls in a bumper catch.

August 12, 2025
Theatre
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Ensemble Theatre 2026 season announced

Hollywood royalty, new Australian plays (including one by David Williamson) and the return of the Middling Cove Players. Dive in!

August 12, 2025
News
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ACO Director describes ANU School of Music plans as “cultural vandalism”

"Once lost, it won’t be rebuilt.” Richard Tognetti adds his voice to the chorus of disapproval over ANU's plans to cut its School of Music.

August 11, 2025
Jazz, News
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Vale Judy Bailey, jazz pianist, teacher and mentor

A restlessly inventive improviser and committed educator, Judy Bailey's influence over generations of jazz players is incalculable.

August 10, 2025
Dance, News
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West Australian Ballet announces new Artistic Director

Former Australian Ballet Principal Artist Leanne Stojmenov to lead the company that nutured her talent.

August 7, 2025
Film, Opera, Theatre
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Palace Opera & Ballet announces 2026 season

Some great productions and big names but top of anyone’s must-see list should be the third instalment of Barrie Kosky’s intensely theatrical Royal Opera House Ring Cycle.

August 7, 2025
News, Opera
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Vale Adele Johnston, singer

A much-loved member of the Opera Australia Chorus and a singer who could hold her own in any company, Adele Johnston has died.

August 7, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music, Festivals, News
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Port Fairy Spring Music Festival reveals 2025 program

The festival celebrates its 35th anniversary with a "glittering array" of performers, concerts and styles.

August 7, 2025
News
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Australian music industry condemns copyright exemption for AI scraping

APRA AMCOS and NATSIMO push back against copyright changes that would "legitimise widespread theft" of Australian music.

August 6, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music
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Melbourne Chamber Orchestra 2026: “A deeply personal journey”

The MCO’s 2026 season includes five major orchestral concerts, a touring chamber series and three world-premiere works by Australian composers.

August 5, 2025
Classical Music
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Jon Rose and Hollis Taylor receive Distinguised Services Award

The acclaimed composers will be honoured at the Art Music Awards in August; Luminary Award winners also announced.

August 5, 2025
News, Opera
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Opera Australia at 70: Classics and new voices in a season of celebration

Creating Opera Australia's 2026 season without an artistic director has been a galvanising challenge, "a real team effort".

August 5, 2025
Classical Music, News
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Willoughby Symphony Orchestra celebrates 60 years in 2026 season

Australia's William Barton, rising German flute player Meret Louisa Vogel and Canadian piano star Avan Yu are on the guest list.

August 4, 2025

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