The latest arts appointments and departures.

Kalkadunga composer and performer William Barton joins the SSO’s Board of Directors, "part of the engine room of change".

Five world premieres, 34 concerts and 39 musicians make for an illuminating North Queensland chamber music festival.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s opening concert for 2023 presented a bold mix of classical romanticism and First Nations works.

A number of prominent figures in music, film and theatre have been recognised in the Australia Day 2023 Honours.

A personal but also circular journey via didge and violin.

William Barton explains what drew him to the instrument, and how performing in classical concerts helps encourage reconciliation.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

The new Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival recalls singing in Britten’s children’s choir, playing the French horn, and becoming a fan of Boulez.

Features include Cate Blanchett on TÁR, Cilea's opera Adriana Lecouvreur, the arts on offer in 2023, philanthropy in Australian arts and the relationship between Noongar artists and Perth Festival.

William Barton wins two awards from three nominations, Joseph Tawadros wins for the third year in a row, while Carl Vine and the Australian Chamber Orchestra also emerge victorious.

William Barton discusses connection to Country in music, while Dr Anita Collins highlights the revolutionary power of musical education. We share a full transcript of their two speeches.