Samuel Cairnduff explores how political pressure, weak leadership and funding models are reshaping what Australian arts organisations dare to do.

With TwoSet Violin for its cover stars, the June issue of Limelight is all about artists reshaping the ways in which audiences engage with the arts.

With TwoSet Violin for its cover stars, the June issue of Limelight is all about artists reshaping the ways in which audiences engage with the arts.

The future is bright for orchestras, argues Samuel Cairnduff – but first they must align artistic values with organisational practices and evolving social responsibilities.

A fight for artistic freedom, the breaking down of barriers for musicians with disability and the future of our national opera company in our top stories for 2025.

Quadrant critic derides Auslan interpreter as a “bizarre sight”, prompting backlash from arts leaders.

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From high notes to deep brass, June’s Limelight hits all the right chords in music, theatre and more!

From high notes to deep brass, June’s Limelight hits all the right chords in music, theatre and more!

Perhaps it’s time, argues Margaret Seares, to start rebalancing the priorities between corporate drivers and artistic imperatives. 

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Australia’s arts sector faces a watershed moment. It has the opportunity to become the leading space for discourse – but only if there are major changes in cultural leadership.