As COVID again wreaks havoc on the arts due to the NSW lockdown, Melbourne Digital Concert Hall will broadcast live performances this weekend in its Standing With Sydney Series.

We look at opera's love affair with wine, the Australian Chamber Orchestra's new project River, and Virginia Gay's emergence as a playwright. We also salute Paul Goodchild, doyen of Australian brass.

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

Celebrated Australian singer-songwriter and musical theatre performer Tina Arena will be Artistic Director of the 2022 Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

Opera Australia and John Frost have announced the lead cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, with Shubshri Kandiah playing the starring role of Ella.

Australian pianist and composer Daniel Rojas tells us about the Piazzolla Music Competition in which he has won second prize in the Solo Division.

Sydney Theatre Company suffered a $17.8 million slump in its operating revenue for 2020, but ended up with a $4 million net deficit thanks to grants and philanthropy.

Samuel Beckett's play may be celebrating its 60th anniversary but it still feels as timely as ever in this production starring Belinda Giblin and Lex Marinos.

David McAllister has received a Companion of the Order of Australia. Others recognised include Brett Weymark, John Kotzas, Peter Carroll, Linsey Pollak, Leah Purcell, Jonathan Biggins and Chris Hemsworth.

The new entrants mark the first time an organisation from the Northern Territory and regional organisations from Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria have been included in the NPAP Framework.

Back on stage after COVID interrupted its tour, the Australian production of Come From Away continues to charm as it arrives in Sydney.