Newsworthy: March 2024
A round-up of our recent news reports.
February 19, 2024
Queensland Ballet Announces New Artistic Director
Rockhampton-born ballet star Leanne Benjamin to take the helm of Queensland Ballet as Li Cunxin retires.
December 20, 2023
Review: Built for Ballet (Leanne Benjamin and Sarah Crompton)
The extraordinary life and career of one of the world’s most important ballet dancers.
October 25, 2021
Emergency relief for Australasian performers from the Tait Memorial Trust
Simone Young, tenor Paul Tabone, and Royal Ballet stars Leanne Benjamin and Steven McRae are among the Australians appearing in live streamed performances to support the Tait Emergency Relief Fund.
May 15, 2020
Leanne Benjamin honoured at a London recital
Meredith Daneman reports from the recital at which the retired Australian ballerina received the inaugural Queensland Agent-General Award.
November 28, 2019
The Tait Memorial Trust’s 2019 grants
Grants have been awarded to 24 musicians and ballet dancers from Australia and New Zealand to support their study in the UK.
November 14, 2019
David McAllister to retire from The Australian Ballet
The former dancer will leave at the end of 2020 after two decades as Artistic Director, while Frances Rings becomes Associate AD at Bangarra.
May 25, 2019
Philanthropists Trump Performers in 2015 Australia Day Honours
Governor-General recognises financial supporters ahead of Australian performers and artists. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 27, 2015