London-based Canadian Kris Nelson to take the reins of Sydney Festival for its 50th year and beyond.

The Chroma and Affinity Quartets, Timo-Veikko Valve and Aura Go, and a special event in the Hunter Valley mark 81 years of fine music.

Erin Helyard goes solo on the Goldbergs; a state-of-the-art Fairy Queen at the Roslyn Packer; a "translucent" Messiah, and more.

The SYO's annual community-oriented fundraiser returns, supporting the organisation's ongoing search for a permanent home.

South Korean guitarist Young Taek Jo has earned the $10,000 top prize, and a new Jim Redgate axe valued at $23,000.

Elena Kats-Chernin and her new movie score; the origins story of Peter Pan, and a farewell to the show that's skewered Aussie politics for 25 years. October is a big issue.

Twenty-four year old soprano Eden Shifroni takes home the coveted $30,000 Mathy Scholarship, alongside a wealth of other prizes.

Bell Shakespeare's Artistic Director Peter Evans walks us through his 2025 season, from Rome to Agincourt and Verona.

Jazzmeia Horn, Gian Slater and Noriko Tadano among the headline acts in this year's celebration of trailblazing women in jazz.

The Sydney venue’s latest jam-packed lineup follows through on its promise to place "a stronger focus on Australian arts”.

A brand new work, a returning favourite and a string of collaborations - the Brandenburg aims to dazzle in its 35th anniversary year.

The Producers, Pirates of Penzance for a cast of four, a Phar Lap musical, a new show for Nancye Hayes; the Hayes promises a wild ride in 2025.