13 Feb, 2020

Following an extensive international search, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra has announced that Simone Young AM will be the Orchestra’s Chief Conductor from 2022. In the 12 months prior to her taking up the role, Young will be the Orchestra’s Chief Conductor Designate.

13 Feb, 2020

Sydney Dance Company and Bangarra Dance Theatre are thrilled to announce a partnership in 2020 to provide training and support for two pre-professional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dancers.

13 Feb, 2020

Ten gifted musicians, all under the age of 30, have been selected through a national audition process to take part in the year-long program widely regarded as the leading vocational training program in the country.

12 Feb, 2020

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) and Musica Viva Australia announced the signing of an agreement that will see AFCM engage Musica Viva to provide artist support services to AFCM.

05 Feb, 2020

Janette Kendall was announced as the new Chair of the Melbourne Theatre Company Foundation.

04 Feb, 2020

The National Advocates for Arts Education (NAAE) announced the appointment of John Nicholas Saunders as Chair. John will take over leadership of the NAAE from Julie Dyson AM in February 2020 as the network celebrates its 30th anniversary.

30 Jan, 2020

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Bran Nue Dae, West Australian Opera, has collaborated with the City of Subiaco to commission a commemorative art mural that will ensure Bran Nue Dae’s legacy lives on long after the curtain closes.

29 Jan, 2020

The Australian Ballet and Sydney Opera House have joined forces with Dance Australia to offer a thrilling opportunity to an emerging female choreographer.

29 Jan, 2020

Leading lights from the performing arts industry were honoured as Officers of the Order, including actor Hugo Weaving, Professor Larissa Behrendt, previous chair of Bangarra Dance Theatre and AMPAG board member, and philanthropist Julie Kantor.

29 Jan, 2020

The search for the inaugural winners of Strike A Chord, Musica Viva’s new National Chamber Music Championship, have opened nationwide.

22 Jan, 2020

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 2020 Composer in Residence Deborah Cheetham AO has been announced as the winner of the $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Music.

22 Jan, 2020

The Matilda Awards – Queensland’s premier awards for performing arts – honour and celebrate excellence in the Queensland theatre industry with winners crowned in 19 categories, including the new Creative Industries Backstage Award, at a star-studded ceremony on February 17 at Brisbane Powerhouse.

21 Jan, 2020

Last night the winners of the 2019 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced, with 35 Awards presented, shared between 18 productions which played in Sydney during the calendar year of 2019.