The 'age-quake' shaking up dance; Dvořák’s opera Rusalka; the connections between poetry and music; plus Marina Prior, Xavier de Maistre and Olivier Latry feature this month.

Twelve young ensembles will compete for a prize pool of over $60,000 in the competition's biggest edition to date.

Creative Australia is supporting 10 arts tours set to reach over 80 locations nationally through Playing Australia.

Sound NSW, VIVID Sydney, SXSW Sydney and other cultural organisations receive support from the Minns Government.

Sutherland’s lanky frame, piercing blue eyes and distinctively raspy voice made him a compelling presence on screen.

Former WASO Assistant Conductor Christopher Dragon adds the Greensboro Symphony to his US portfolio.

Eleven composers will create new works addressing themes including the ecology, 3D sound, Chinese rituals and beliefs, gender identity and faith.

Lissa Twomey is to step down as Executive Director of TAB after just 18 months in the position.

Roderick Williams, Ben Mingay and Simon Tedeschi are amongst the artists gracing the festival’s seventh edition.

Want to join in? Here's a selection of events around Australia celebrating the joy of music.

Arts leaders Troy Casey and Amanda Hayman are amongst those awarded for their leadership and advocacy in arts and business.

In the wake of a "perfect storm", administrators are exploring options to save or restructure the business.