Musica Viva announces the 2021 Strike a Chord finalists
The finalists and first-round prize winners of the national Strike a Chord competition for secondary students, now in its second year, have been announced by Musica Viva.
June 8, 2021
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
Finalists for the 2021 APRA Professional Development Awards announced
The names of the 50 finalists for the APRA Professional Development Awards have been announced, including composers Connor D'Netto and Samantha Wolf, and musical theatre performer/writer Maggie McKenna.
June 3, 2021
The Australian Ballet announces the Telstra Emerging Choreographer award
The new initiative to nurture aspiring choreographers has a cash prize of $10,000. The winner will also create a new work for The Australian Ballet's 2022 Bodytorque program.
May 31, 2021
Josh Piterman and the music of the night
The musical performer discusses playing the Phantom in the West End and now for Opera Australia, as well as panic attacks and the power of meditation.
May 28, 2021
Review: The 7 Stages of Grieving (Sydney Theatre Company)
First staged in 1995, this landmark Australian play still has plenty to say, though there is room for more emotional depth in this production.
May 27, 2021
Edward Walton wins Junior 2nd Prize in the 2021 Menuhin Competition
The 15-year-old Australian violinist has come second in the Junior section of the prestigious Menuhin Competition.
May 24, 2021
On Stage: the events you need to see in June 2021
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
May 24, 2021
Amy Campbell: One Singular Sensation
After the frustrations of 2020, Amy Campbell has a big year in 2021. She is Resident Director on Hamilton, Movement Director on Once, and will unveil a production of A Chorus Line, complete with brand new choreography.
May 24, 2021
Four 2020 Helpmann Industry Achievement Awards announced
Deborah Cheetham and David McAllister will both receive a 2020 JC Williamson Award today, while Jill Smith and Ann Tonks share the Sue Nattrass Award.
May 5, 2021
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Unwrapping Sydney Opera House’s new season of UnWrapped
Hamed Sadeghi and Steven Oliver discuss their performances in the latest UnWrapped program, which includes First Nations cabaret, contemporary dance, Iranian-influenced jazz, Irish-Danish folk and innovative digital performance.
May 5, 2021
Review: Fun Home (Sydney Theatre Company)
Fun Home is a beautiful, innovative musical that moves you to laughter and tears. This production, co-produced by Sydney and Melbourne Theatre Companies, does it justice and then some.
May 2, 2021
David McAllister honoured with a coveted international award
The former dancer and Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet was surprised at a gala lunch when he was presented with the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award.
April 29, 2021
Adelaide Guitar Festival announces its 2021 program
Melbourne Guitar Quartet tells us about the importance of the Adelaide Guitar Festival, commissioning new work, their ‘Guitar Family’ instruments, and the time they built a log drum.
April 28, 2021