The latest arts appointments and departures.

A new category of Foundation Events to be prioritised for three-year Strategic Investment Agreements and relaxed regulation.

Matthias Schack-Arnott's spatial upgrade to Cage's Sonatas and Interludes honours a radical work with innovation of its own.

Making their Australian debut, Bristol's Ishmael Ensemble showcase their atmospheric, reverb-heavy soundscapes and brilliant command of texture and form.

Five virtuosic acts nestled within an outdoor harbourside spin a soggy afternoon into gold.

Terrific riffing, telepathy and artistry from French reed virtuosi NoSax NoClar.

A scintillating, uncomfortable comedy that lets no-one off its hook – especially the audience.

In her new cabaret show, Rachael Beck celebrates 16 high-achieving Australian women, each with an inspiring story to tell.

Immaculate work from a company of 12 but there may be less to The Chronicles than meets the eye.

Even dancers find it hard to describe contemporary dance to people outside of it, says composer Fiona Hill. So how do you write music for it?

Joseph Tawadros talks to Limelight about his two very different Sydney Festival gigs – and the possibility of "playing the oud in a raincoat".

Christie Whelan Browne holds us in the palm of her hand in her hilarious yet moving, warts-and-all autobiographical cabaret.