Known for his solo works, the Melbourne dance maker is creating a new piece for Sydney Dance Company inspired by the murmuration of birds, to music by Brenda Gifford.

Collaborations between Indigenous musicians and composers with Western classical orchestras, ensembles and musicians are beginning to grow. Steve Dow talks to some of the artists participating in the cultural exchange about the challenges involved, the protocols that need to be respected, and the exciting new Australian sounds that are emerging.

Indigenous voices will feature prominently in next year’s festival, which will include 10 world premieres and a performance of Haydn’s Creation in tribute to Richard Gill.

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music has announced the next cohort of composers who will take part in the program, led by Liza Lim.

New York welcomes a "squad" from down under as five Aussie composers and a flutist carry all before them.

New songs by Brenda Gifford, a performance piece inspired by the life of experimental pianist Margaret Leng Tan and six new Australian operas are among the projects funded.

To celebrate Mother’s Day, four composers featured on ABC Classic’s Women of Note compilation tell us about the women who inspired them.

Perfect compilation proves Aussie sisters have been doing it for themselves for a century.

This year’s CIMF continues to build on its previous strengths and uniquely positioned character, writes our reviewer from Canberra.