Who are the Australian and international artists who most thrilled and entertained you this year? Check out the shortlists here.

The ANU School of Music will continue in its current form and welcome a brand-new performance hub in 2026.

Thank Mr Painter for 50 years of cutting-edge adventure in chamber music.

Paris in the 1920s comes vividly to life in the ACO’s stylish and inventive homage to Cocteau and Les Six.

Sharon Zhao's awarding-winning performance "truly impressive for someone so young".

A trailblazer "who defied norms to create new paths", John Painter is being remembered for his musical insight, leadership and sense of humour.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Spanning centuries of music, ACO's 2026 season retains the sharp edge of the new and the unexpected.

"Once lost, it won’t be rebuilt.” Richard Tognetti adds his voice to the chorus of disapproval over ANU's plans to cut its School of Music.

Golden moments as ACO brings substitutes off its talent-packed bench for this 50th birthday bash.

Richard Tognetti and Konstantin Shamray's musical rapport is at the heart of the next Live at Yours series. "There’s no walking on eggshells".

Good, good, good vibrations as theremin star Carolina Eyck and the ACO get on the same wavelength.