Twelve emerging musicians compete to earn a spot in the grand finals, where they will perform a concerto with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

An investigation by The Atlantic reveals music by Liza Lim, Ross Edwards, Brett Dean, Elena Kats-Chernin in datasets used to train AI.

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

Three emerging composers and a saxophonist-producer are among this year's mentees, paired with leading figures in Australian music.

Violinist Natalie Mavridis, guitarist Harley Coleman and tenor Nathan Byron are among the emerging artists receiving support.

The Australian Ballet's Music Director and Chief Conductor on the music of Aaron Copland and choreographer Justin Peck's captivating Copland Dance Episodes.

A pilot program for aspiring conductors, a Burra-based orchestral project and a tour from The Bowerbird Collective are among the funded.

A new chamber opera, a piece for voices and bass koto and a culturally-informed sound installation among the works supported.

The Australian rising star takes home a $40,000 NZD cash prize, a record deal and a New Zealand tour engagement.

Bass-baritone Freddy Shaw called an ambulance and administered CPR to a man who had collapsed on the street in the NSW suburb of Mona Vale.

"The AI industry has had every opportunity to treat Australian creators as partners rather than a cost to be avoided ... they have chosen not to," says Dean Ormston.

Student Sterling Nasa jumped up on stage for Sydney's La La Land in Concert after conductor Justin Hurwitz turned to the audience for help.