The AFCM is about to transform the way we think about one of Australia's beloved tropical hotspots.

One of Melbourne’s most distinctive contemporary musicians, Xani Kolac is "quite unlike anyone else in the Australian music landscape".

Playwrights Melanie Tait, Michelle Law and Alberto Di Troia to compete for QPDA honours.

"These remarkable artists arrive at a time of reflection," says SDC Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela.

The American composer withdraws his 'Lincoln' Symphony from its world premiere citing a conflict of values.

Punjabi-Australian vocalist Parvyn Kaur Singh and multi-instrumentalist Josh Bennett are among the highlights of September's Barossa Weekend of Music.

Historically informed performance, bold programming and new recordings shape the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra's 2026 season.

Drummer Rob Hirst, philanthropist Paula Fox and Noongar artsist Roma Yibiyung Winmar among those honoured for services to the arts and culture.

Creative Australia backs 22 projects through the Contemporary Music Touring Program.

Throughout the year, the seven young performers will work closely with ACO musicians and join the ranks of the ACO Collective.

The New York-based Australian composer has been honoured with €35,000 and a digital recording release; Jordi Savall takes home the big prize.

FQ commissions three major works over five years from Melody Eötvös to allow "the expressive possibilities of the quartet medium to be fully explored".