Composer Erik Satie, jazz singer Lisa Simone, clarinettist Michael Collins, a deep dive into a brand-new Carmen, and a Broadway hit about a 16-year-old going on 70. Limelight's July issue is essential reading.

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townville works because it's off-the-radar, not despite it, says Artistic Director Jack Liebeck.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Ian Potter Foundation funding to be funnelled into expanding AFCM's regional reach and developing its programs for emerging and local musicians.

Michael Collins, Carolyn Sampson, Emily Sun and the Australian String Quartet among this year's artists playing the Aussie tropics.

What do our festivals have on offer in the year ahead?

Sixteen-year-old multi-instrumentalist Gabrielle Penaluna has won $4,000 for tuition fees and professional development opportunities.

Decision to redirect funds from concert hall to Barrier Reef education centre "deplorable" says Australian Festival of Chamber Music.

AFCM's canny balancing of the known and the new, the challenging and the comfortable, make it something special in Australia's music festival landscape.

A timely unearthing of a confronting work, a Goldner farewell and 44 Not Out for Jack Liebeck. AFCM 2024 wraps up.

A from-the-heart performance by conductor and players alike – and it got to the hearts of everyone listening.

Clever programming and an AFCM all-star line-up captivated and occasionally astonished.