Ambition, cultural capital and cheap wine collide in a David Wiliamson comedy that leaves the ladder in place.

One of Melbourne’s most distinctive contemporary musicians, Xani Kolac is "quite unlike anyone else in the Australian music landscape".

The American composer withdraws his 'Lincoln' Symphony from its world premiere citing a conflict of values.

Punjabi-Australian vocalist Parvyn Kaur Singh and multi-instrumentalist Josh Bennett are among the highlights of September's Barossa Weekend of Music.

Drummer Rob Hirst, philanthropist Paula Fox and Noongar artsist Roma Yibiyung Winmar among those honoured for services to the arts and culture.

Creative Australia backs 22 projects through the Contemporary Music Touring Program.

Humperdinck’s fairy-tale opera has captivated conductor Tahu Matheson since childhood. Now he returns to it with fresh insight.

Few bodies of music concentrate so much expressive power into so little space as Bach’s motets. Bach Akademie Australia's Madeleine Easton explains her approach.

Deep dives into Purcell's London, a cello genius unearthed, and an exploration of Greek, Ottoman and Persian music are among this year's highlights.

Belvoir's Grief and Hayes Theatre Co's Phar Lap pick up multiple awards at this year's critic and industry peer-voted STAs.

Heart and humour but Mama Does Derby has yet to find the balance between sporting chaos and theatrical order.

The quietly radical guitarist, composer and founder of the acoustic jazz ensemble Oregon redefined what solo guitar performance could be.