As the 2025 season draws to a close, we are preparing to name the 2025 Limelight Artists of the Year.

Nominations from subscribers and critics have shaped a field of Australian and international finalists, highlighting the work that resonated most strongly in the nation’s concert halls and on its stages.

2025 Limelight Artists of the Year

Our finalists comprise 20 Australian and 20 international artists and ensembles from across the classical music spectrum. Each earned a place through performances that left a clear impression on audiences and reviewers alike.

Now it’s your turn. Take part by voting for the 2025 Limelight Artists of the Year and help decide which...