Ensemble Offspring’s Claire Edwardes tells us about six pieces that will premiere at the Kontiki Racket festival, including a work for a trumpet with two bells.

The Australian World Orchestra’s CEO and co-founder Gabrielle Thompson was also honoured this year.

Violinist Sonja Schebeck breathes fire into this spectacular double bill.

The renowned Australian vocal ensemble will live on thanks to the intervention of ‘a significant donor’.

The oboist tells us about taking a personal approach to music old and new ahead of performances with the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra.

The musicologist, author and critic passed away in Sydney at the age of 88.

The two Melbourne festivals will become one in 2020.

An utterly compelling performance by Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva.

Flautist Tim Munro tells us why John Luther Adams' immersive score is something to crow about.

Labor and the Greens have announced their visions for arts and culture, while the Coalition is yet to release a formal policy.

With ticket sales up 12 percent on last year, the Festival’s 25th anniversary year has been its most successful ever.

The artist has taken out the $100,000 award for his portrait of contemporary Australian artist and Zen Buddhist Lindy Lee.