More Australians value the arts than ever
Creating the Future, a new survey conducted by the Australia Council, shows a growing number of people have been engaging with the arts and support arts funding.
August 26, 2020
Jo Litson
Jo Litson is the Editor of Limelight Magazine. She took up the position in late 2018 having joined the magazine as Deputy Editor in 2016. During a 35-year career as an arts journalist she has been a contributor to numerous publications including Limelight, The Australian, The Bulletin, and the Qantas magazine. She was the arts writer and theatre reviewer for The Sunday Telegraph for 12 years until 2018, and has written the labels for the Archibald Prize for the Art Gallery of New South Wales for over 20 years.
Articles by Jo Litson
Artology announces the winners of the 2020 Fanfare Competition
Eight young composers will have their fanfare recorded and broadcast at venues around Australia, while another 16 will see their work performed at a concert at QPAC.
August 24, 2020
COVID-19 forces Opera Australia to restructure and sell building
The company has told staff that it is selling its Alexandria warehouse and undertaking an organisational restructure, which will include redundancies.
August 21, 2020
Come From Away comes back
Tickets have gone on sale for the Sydney season, which will open in June 2021. Producer Rodney Rigby explains why he feels optimistic about bringing the heartwarming musical back to Australian stages.
August 21, 2020
Genevieve Lacey: Recorder Queen
An enchanting, semi-animated documentary directed by Sophie Raymond (Mrs Carey’s Concerts) takes us inside the recorder virtuoso’s mind, using visual references from Alice in Wonderland to the Harry Potter Patronus spell.
August 20, 2020
Supported by 
Pippin to reopen Sydney’s Lyric Theatre in November
It will be the first commercial musical staged in Australia since theatres were shuttered in March, with a comprehensive Covid Safe Plan currently being put in place.
August 17, 2020
Music zooms into nursing homes
Adrian Tamburini leapt at the chance when Inventi Ensemble asked him to perform in online concerts for aged care homes – and the response from the residents has warmed his heart.
August 14, 2020
Soprano Claire Lyon launches The Masque Co.
Currently starring in The Phantom of the Opera in Seoul, Lyon has established a business to manufacture fun, eco-friendly masks. Meanwhile, Todd McKenney’s platform has already sold over 3000 face coverings.
August 12, 2020
2020 Telstra NATSIAA winners announced
Wangkajunga and Walmajarri man Ngarralja Tommy May has taken home the major Telstra Art Award at this year’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.
August 7, 2020
Isy Lauf on music, Topology, and a certain Blue Heeler
The emerging screen composer, who was mentored by Topology, is currently assisting on the hugely popular ABC series Bluey, and writing the music for one episode.
August 6, 2020
La Stupenda’s costumes feature in a Grand exhibition
Arts Centre Melbourne has unveiled a new online exhibition featuring four costumes worn by Dame Joan Sutherland, with information about the role, production and designers, along with 3D scanning.
August 5, 2020
Bel a cappella announces the winners in its inaugural Choral Composition Prize
The Sydney chamber choir has awarded three composers $1,500 each for an original a cappella work to be performed live once COVID-19 restrictions lift.
August 4, 2020
MDCH earns $500,000 for musicians
Victorian Arts Minister Martin Foley celebrated the milestone at last night's live streamed concert. Meanwhile founders Chris Howlett and Adele Schonhardt have exciting plans for MDCH.
July 31, 2020