03 Apr, 2019

New music and culture investments welcomed – but where is the creative road map?

The 2019 Budget highlights the urgent need for a roadmap for the future of the whole of the Australian Arts. AMPAG welcomes the Morrison Government’s commitment to addressing key gaps and challenges in the contemporary live music sector, but the Budget falls short of meaningful reform or investment for the whole of the Arts industry.

29 Mar, 2019

Queensland Theatre’s Sam Strong to take a final bow in November

After four incredibly successful years at the helm, Artistic Director Sam Strong will leave Queensland Theatre in November, after achieving artistic and ticketing records and transforming the company through a new identity and a new theatre.

29 Mar, 2019

How an owl and a pussycat captivate children from the first operatic note

Opera Australia continues its mission to inspire schoolchildren with its Schools Tour program extending its reach to over 55,000 this year.

28 Mar, 2019

New ABS data reveals Australian arts and cultural participation is growing

Australian adult arts and cultural participation grew by 4.4% between 2013/14 and 2017/18 with women's participation a driving force, up 6.1% while men's participation rates were up 2.4% according to new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2017-18 Australian youth participation rates in creative activities totalled 63.4% and that adult participation rates are highest for people between the ages of 15-34.

28 Mar, 2019

The tightrope between who we are and who we might become

Circus Oz and Company 2 collaborate to create a mesmerising world with the international premiere of Wunderage – an astonishing spectacle told through breathtaking physical feats, heart-stirring live music and honest humour.

28 Mar, 2019

Black Swan State Theatre Company wins Diversity Excellence Award

Congratulations to BSSTC on winning the Perdaman-sponsored Workplace Diversity Excellence Award at the AIM WA Pinnacle Awards.

28 Mar, 2019

The Secret River to tour the United Kingdom

STC is thrilled to announce that The Secret River will tour the United Kingdom in August and September this year, with dates at The King’s Theatre in Edinburgh as part of the Edinburgh International Festival and at the National Theatre in London.

27 Mar, 2019

Australian Festival of Chamber Music welcomes three new Directors

As 40 of the world’s best chamber musicians prepare to travel to Townsville for the famous Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) in July, Chair of the famed event Sandra Yates AO has welcomed three new Directors to the Board in Mary Jo Capps, Judy Higgins-Olsen and Timothy Kelly.

22 Mar, 2019

Australia Council welcomes Tina Arena and Mario D'Orazio to Board

Ms Tina Arena AM and Mr Mario D'Orazio have been appointed as members of the Australia Council Board for three year terms, and reappointed the Deputy Chair, Ms Lee‑Ann Tjunypa Buckskin, and board members Mr Leigh Carmichael and Ms Zoe McKenzie. Mr Khoa Do, Ms Sophie Mitchell, Ms Christine Simpson Stokes and Ms Rebecca Weisser were also recently reappointed.

22 Mar, 2019

Performing Arts WA nominees

Congratulations to all the nominees in the 2018 Performing Arts WA Awards. The achievements of the WA local art sector will be celebrated on the 29 April at the 2018 Performing Arts WA Awards ceremony.

22 Mar, 2019

ACO return to the Barbican

Following their sell-out first season in-residence at London’s Barbican Centre last year, ACO announce their 2019 season at the Barbican Centre’s International Associate Ensemble at Milton Court.

21 Mar, 2019

Bangarra to tour Canada and the United States

Bangarra travelled to Canada and the United States in October and November, to present the company’s 27th international tour, in its 30th anniversary year. Complementing their on-stage performances, the company delivered some of the largest First Nations community engagement experiences in its 30-year history.

20 Mar, 2019

Kate Gould joins Adelaide Symphony Orchestra as Chair

ASO share Kate's first interview as Chair outlining her vision and passion for the ASO and her deep and impactful ongoing relationship with the arts.

20 Mar, 2019

Orange set to be a music hub

Musica Viva will present a diverse range of music programs and initiatives amking the city of Orange in central-western NSW a music hub thanks to the support of two local music trusts, dedicated to the Orange region.

20 Mar, 2019

Live streaming Opera into schools

Victorian Opera’s Access All Areas: Livestream Program is revolutionising arts education using online technology, and has given 1,400 primary school students state-wide their first taste of opera.

15 Mar, 2019

ABC Classic and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra announce WASO LIVE!

ABC Classic and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra announce the launch of WASO LIVE!, a new series of digital albums that will showcase the very best of this powerhouse ensemble’s live concerts, vividly recorded by the ABC Classic’s team of live music engineers.

14 Mar, 2019

March Sneak Peeks 2019

March is set to kick off autumn with a strong theatre line-up. Bell Shakespeare’s founder John Bell will be directed by Peter Evans in Molière’s ribald satire, The Miser; gifted Kate Mulvany enlists the help of the audience to share the story in Belvoir’s production of Every Brilliant Thing; Julie Hales’ joyful You Know We Belong Together is back by popular demand at Black Swan State Theatre Company; and Renato Musolino’s blistering, and timely, one-man version of Orwell’s Animal Farm will be directed by Geordie Brookman in his final production as Artistic Director of State Theatre Company South Australia.

14 Mar, 2019

Feb Sneak Peeks 2019

February may be short, but it will pack a punch. Theatre offers a powerful mix of timeless classics and contemporary works, including Alan Bennett’s uplifting The Lady in the Van (Melbourne Theatre Company), Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer prize-winning Our Town (Black Swan State Theatre Company), Arthur Miller’s incomparable Death of a Salesman (Queensland Theatre), a stinging new satire — How to Rule the World (Sydney Theatre Company), and Belvoir's high-octane Barbara and the Camp Dogs, set to rock out at the Malthouse Theatre this month and Queensland Theatre in March after a sell-out season in Sydney.

14 Mar, 2019

Jan Sneak Peeks 2019

Talk about a happy New Year! 2019 has kicked off with loads of fun and festival fare for all. Parramatta will be abuzz with Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s free Symphony under the Stars, and Rock Bang — Circus Oz’s circus opera collaboration with Otto & Astrid — as part of Sydney Festival offerings. Summer fun continues as young dancers and circus performers from in and around Australia develop their skills at Sydney Dance Company, West Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet, The Australian Ballet and Circus Oz workshops.

14 Mar, 2019

Dec Sneak Peeks 2018

‘Tis the season for traditional festive fare, laced this month with a strong orchestral presence. What would Christmas be without the wonder of Handel’s Messiah? Audiences will be spoilt for choice as The Tasmanian, Queensland, Melbourne and Adelaide Symphony Orchestras perform this immortal work. More seasonal delights with The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s NOËL! NOËL! Follow Your Star; Christmas Proms returns to the Adelaide Festival Theatre with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra — and Queensland Ballet will enchant audiences of all ages with their mesmerising production of The Nutcracker.

13 Mar, 2019

World-class music and dance to delight regional audiences

Audiences in country New South Wales and Western Australia will experience world-class music and dance as the Brandenburg Ensemble and West Australian Ballet take their magic to the regions.

13 Mar, 2019

Working with Children heads to Norway

Nicola Gunn's Working with Children, originally commissioned and produced by Melbourne Theatre Company, travels to Bit Teatergarasjer in Norway.

13 Mar, 2019

ACO return to United States

The Australian Chamber Orchestra will return to the United States in 2019 for the first time in three years.

12 Mar, 2019

Update to skilled visa programs welcomed

AMPAG welcomes this week’s announcement from the Department of Home Affairs about updates to the list of eligible occupations for Australia’s skilled visa programs; in particular that four key job codes of importance to the performing arts are being moved to the Medium to Long Term Skills Shortage lists (MTLTSSL).

12 Mar, 2019

Performing arts unified in call for new investment

AMPAG is currently working with other key peak performing arts organisations and calling for a secure future and a vibrant creative vision for Australia in the lead up to the 2019 Federal Election and beyond.

12 Mar, 2019

NOW 2019! Inaugural New Opera Workshop

Opera Queensland and Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University are collaborating to present the inaugural New Opera Workshop 2019 (NOW 2019) in Brisbane from 5 to 7 April 2019.The three-day event gathers leading Australian and international opera composers, directors, librettists and producers to explore the future of opera and interrogate the art form.

12 Mar, 2019

It Takes a Village

The It Takes a Village — Education is everyone’s business campaign is highlighting the positive role caring communities can play in helping our young people realise optimistic and confident futures. There is no shortage of positive, life-changing stories that have led young people to better futures through their engagement in the arts, and AMPAG as a campaign partner calls for everyone in our sector to get involved in the campaign.

08 Mar, 2019

Women in Theatre - Interview with Louise Gough, Belvoir

Louise Gough, Head of New Work at Belvoir, says gender and diversity are big conversations in the sector that are gaining momentum and strategic focus, and that are opening new pathways and driving positive change in the creative arena, with more to come. As a woman in a creative leadership role for one of the MPAs, Louise is in a position of influence when it comes to amplifying women’s voices.

08 Mar, 2019

University and Arts Council England launch groundbreaking research

New research from De Montfort University Leicester and Arts Council England aims to provide, for the first time, academic evidence of the impact that sustained arts experiences – listening to and learning music, cinema, theatre, children’s festivals, visiting libraries and museums and reading books – has from birth to adulthood.

08 Mar, 2019

Queensland Theatre announces two new Directors

Queensland Theatre Chair Elizabeth Jameson has welcomed two new Directors to the Board - KPMG Audit Engagement Partner, Tracey Barker, and Indigenous artist, advocate and community leader, Angelina Hurley.

08 Mar, 2019

Introducing Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Young Instrumentalist Prize 2019 Winner

The winner of the prestigious Queensland Symphony Orchestra Young Instrumentalist Prize for 2019 is Gold Coast Grade 12 student, cellist Ho-Se Kim.

07 Mar, 2019

ACO announce 2019 Emerging Artists

Eight talented young musicians have been selected to participate in the Australian Chamber Orchestra's acclaimed Emerging Artist program in 2019.

07 Mar, 2019

2019 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards shortlists

Contemporary works by leading and emerging Australian writers have been shortlisted for the 2019 NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Thirty judges considered almost 600 entries across 10 prize categories, with the winners to be announced on the eve of the Sydney Writers’ Festival.

06 Mar, 2019

Abercrombie & Kent partner with SSO

Abercrombie & Kent have announced a new three-year partnership with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, with A&K becoming the sponsor of the Orchestra’s flagship Masters Series, which showcases some of the world's most exciting music and finest performers.

27 Feb, 2019

Shari Sebbens is STC’s new Richard Wherrett Fellow

Shari Sebbens has been appointed Sydney Theatre Company’s new Richard Wherrett Fellow. The Richard Wherrett Fellowship is a career pathway opportunity for emerging and developing directors.

27 Feb, 2019

Legendary director Elijah Moshinsky to be honoured with Opera Australia Trophy

Renowned Australian director Elijah Moshinsky, one of the greats in opera and theatre, with an international career spanning more than 30 years, has been announced as a recipient of the Opera Australia Trophy, first presented to Dame Joan Sutherland in 1990.

27 Feb, 2019

In loving memory of Dame Margaret Scott AC DBE, founding director of TAB School

It is with great sadness that The Australian Ballet and The Australian Ballet School announce the peaceful passing of Dame Margaret Scott AC DBE, a much-loved visionary, pioneer and stalwart of dance in Australia.

21 Feb, 2019

The importance of creativity to the future economy

Creative skills are crucial to driving employment and economic growth in Australia, according to new research by the Bureau of Communications and Arts Research (BCAR).

20 Feb, 2019

Qld, NSW Awards and Vic Nominations announced

The winners for the 2018 Matilda Awards and Sydney Theatre Awards have been announced as have Victoria's Green Room nominations, with winners to be announced in April.

20 Feb, 2019

Bell Shakespeare's John Bell Scholarship

Three students from regional schools across Australia came together for the John Bell Scholarship. A life-changing opportunity for budding performers, students were selected to spend one incredible week training with Bell Shakespeare.

20 Feb, 2019

Bangarra welcomes five new dancers

As Bangarra Dance Theatre celebrates 30 years of sharing and maintaining the culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions in 2019, the company welcomes five new dancers to its world-class ensemble: Courtney Radford, Jye Uren, Kassidy Waters, Kallum Goolagongand Gusta Mara.

20 Feb, 2019

Bangarra and the Victorian Government four-year partnership in Bendigo

As Bangarra Dance Theatre embarks on its regional tour of the 2017 landmark production Bennelong, it also marks the start of a new partnership that will bring more world-class performances to Bendigo’s Ulumbarra Theatre.

20 Feb, 2019

QB Forum – Economic Security for Women in the Arts

Queensland Women's Week is fast approaching and as part of Queensland Ballet's commitment to providing a platform for ideas and support in the industry, they are hosting a free forum: Economic Security for Women in the Arts.

20 Feb, 2019

Green Room 2019 nominations

The Victorian Green Room nominations for 2019 have been announced. The 36th Green Room Awards Ceremony will be held at 7pm, April 1st 2019 at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne.

20 Feb, 2019

Pre-Budget submission highlights priorities and opportunities

In the long term, Australia needs to grow its art policy and funding to fuel and champion the arts within and beyond the arts portfolio. AMPAG’s pre-budget submission puts forward the immediate priorities for the 2019–20 Federal Budget.

20 Feb, 2019

Opera Australia’s opera buddy program makes opera more accessible and wins fans

If you happened to pass the North Foyer of the Sydney Opera House on the first Thursday evening in February, you would have seen an elegantly dressed group of people chatting animatedly to each other as they sipped wine and enjoyed the panoramic views of the harbour. They were attending the inaugural night of Opera for One, a program that is designed for people who want to attend the opera, but don’t want to go alone.

20 Feb, 2019

Opera Australia announces relaxed and accessible West Side Story

Opera Australia will introduce a dedicated relaxed and accessible performance for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour West Side Story on Wednesday 17 April.

14 Feb, 2019

Five new recruits and a medley of promotions

The Australian Ballet’s Artistic Director David McAllister has announced eleven promotions within the company and welcomes Alice Topp as its newest Resident Choreographer.

13 Feb, 2019

Circus Oz and the Fibonacci Project

Circus Oz hosted an incredible creative development of the Fibonacci Project. A unique multidisciplinary, multicultural project bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists from two continents together to share their stories in an epic visual poem.

13 Feb, 2019

Musica Viva visit regional QLD

Two Queensland schools will immerse themselves in music this month thanks to Arrow Energy. Wallumbilla State School in the Maranoa Region and Dysart State School in the Isaac Region will each spend four days with composer and educator Nicole Murphy in an intensive Musica Viva In Schools residency – a rare opportunity for students and teachers to work closely with a professional musician.

06 Feb, 2019

New partnership enables OA's 2019 National Tour outback.

Luxury cruising and travel specialist APT has been appointed Production Partner for Opera Australia 's (OA) 2019 National Tour of Madama Butterfly that will include the inaugural Opera in the Kimberley concert series.

06 Feb, 2019

WASO announces unique partnership with MSWA

West Australian Symphony Orchestra will be partnering with MSWA for the launch of its 2019 season. The leading provider of neurological services for people in Western Australia joins forces with the largest performing arts organisation in the state, as the inaugural Supporting Rights partner of the orchestra’s Under 30 Years ticket concession program.

06 Feb, 2019

TAB and SOH join to nurture female choreography talent

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

06 Feb, 2019

QSO's Music Director Alondra de la Parra to take the baton at the Staatsoper Berlin

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music Director Alondra de la Parra will replace the incapacitated Franz Welser-Möst in conducting a new production of Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) at the prestigious Staatsoper Berlin.

06 Feb, 2019

Sarah Goodes elevated to new MTC Associate Artistic Director role

Melbourne Theatre Company has announced that Sarah Goodes has been appointed MTC Associate Artistic Director.

06 Feb, 2019

MTC Women in Theatre 2019

Melbourne Theatre Company welcome 15 new participants to Women in Theatre Program in 2019. Now in its sixth year, MTC’s Women in Theatre Program has supported 57 theatre professionals in their career development to date and continues to provide invaluable opportunities for women working in the sector.

04 Feb, 2019

The ASO’s Concertmaster Natsuko Yoshimoto named next custodian

Currently held in trust by UKARIA, the instrument was purchased by the people of South Australia in 1955 and is today valued at over US$1M. The announcement coincides with the renewal of Yoshimoto’s contract as Concertmaster of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra until the end of 2020.

01 Feb, 2019

TSO embark on historic double CD recording of key Australian music figure FS Kelly

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra will undertake a major and historically significant Australian music recording project, a double CD recording of the orchestral works of the Olympic gold medal winning oarsman, noted pianist, deeply gifted composer and WW1 soldier Frederick Septimus Kelly (1881-1916), who has been described as ‘Australia’s most important cultural loss of the Great War’. This will be the first time his orchestral and large scale works will be able to be heard.

01 Feb, 2019

KINDY MOVES building confidence step by step

Queensland Ballet’s Kindy Moves program is winning the hearts and minds of pre-schoolers, and as QUT research reports, increased children’s self-confidence and enabled greater use of social competencies - skills that will support their ongoing learning journey.

01 Feb, 2019

Good governance supports strong outcomes

The start of a new year is the perfect time to raise the bar for good governance in the not-for-profit sector, especially with the help a number of great resources now available.

01 Feb, 2019

The SSO welcomes new group of emerging artists to its 2019 Fellowship program

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra welcomes 12 of the brightest young musicians to its internationally-renowned Fellowship program in 2019. The year-long Fellowship program offers emerging artists the opportunity to work closely with Australia’s premier orchestra, mentoring by permanent members of the different sections through technical and practical experience, and crucial training to secure positions in professional orchestras around the world.

31 Jan, 2019

ACO Instrument Fund acquire 430-year old Brothers Amati violin

The Australian Chamber Orchestra’s (ACO) Instrument Fund announced the acquisition of its fourth ‘Golden Age’ string instrument: a violin made in 1590 by influential Italian instrument makers Antonio and Hieronymus Amati.

31 Jan, 2019

Huntington Estate Music Festival bids farewell in 2019

Australia’s most famous chamber music event will close its doors in November 2019 after 30 stellar years of music, wine, food and friendship.

31 Jan, 2019

Lunar New Year celebrations

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with three of our orchestras, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. The Lunar New Year celebration is shared between Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean and other Asian communities.

30 Jan, 2019

Vale Dr Roger Riordan AM

The performing arts world is mourning the passing of Dr Roger Riordan AM who died on Wednesday 2 January 2019.

30 Jan, 2019

Performing Arts shine in Australia Day Awards

The performing arts were in the spotlight at this year’s Australia Day awards with some 34 men and women applauded for their contribution to the arts.

23 Jan, 2019

Sydney Theatre Awards announced

At a star-studded ceremony, the winners of the 2018 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced, with 34 Awards presented, shared between 16 productions which played in Sydney in 2018.

20 Dec, 2018

Bright young talent shine for Opera Australia’s 2019 Regional Student Scholarship Program

Three young singers from NSW and Tasmania have won highly sought after Opera Australia Regional Student Scholarships for 2019 that will take them to Sydney for a week-long intensive program with the national opera company in January.

18 Dec, 2018

Mitchell Butell appointed as Artistic Director - State Theatre Company SA

Mitchell plans to deepen and expand STCSA's collaboration with local companies and artists to create work that is both uniquely South Australian and receives national and international recognition.

17 Dec, 2018

Australian Chamber Orchestra Announce Two-Week US Tour

"The fleet, bold performance these impressive Australian musicians gave would have sounded great almost anywhere." -The New York Times

14 Dec, 2018

Adelaide's acclaimed Rumpelstiltskin spins gold with UK premiere season

London’s iconic Southbank Centre to present Windmill Theatre Co and State Theatre Company’s Rumpelstiltskin in Queen Elizabeth Hall as centrepiece 2018 Christmas show.

13 Dec, 2018

Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards 2019 nominees

Congratulations to all the nominees in the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards 2019.

13 Dec, 2018

Director intership with STCSA & SOSA announced

The Helpmann Academy, in partnership with State Theatre Company South Australia (STCSA) and State Opera South Australia (State Opera) have announced Clara Solly-Slade as the recipient of the Helpmann Academy Emerging Director Fellowship, valued at over $30,000.

12 Dec, 2018

Mountain wins at AACTA awards

Mountain, Australian Chamber Orchestra's cinematic collaboration with director Jennifer Peedom, was the recipient of three awards at the 2018 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards.

12 Dec, 2018

Victorian Opera pilot education program lifts access and insight

The 2018 success of Victorian Opera’s new education initiative – Access All Areas: Livestream Program is set to continue in 2019, aligning with the company’s education production Alice through the Opera Glass.

10 Dec, 2018

WAO appoints Music Director

Chris van Tuinen has been appointed Music Director of West Australian Opera from 2019.

10 Dec, 2018

West Australian Symphony Orchestra appoints new CEO

A highly respected national cultural leader and a passionate advocate for music in Western Australia, Mark Coughlan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

07 Dec, 2018

Musica Viva Australia announces new leadership

Hywel Sims will take up the reins as CEO, while Anne Frankenberg will step into the newly created, Melbourne-based role of Deputy Chief Executive.

07 Dec, 2018

QSO’s Alondra de la Parra named Mexico’s Woman of the Year 2018

Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) Music Director Alondra de la Parra has been named Mexico’s Woman of the Year 2018 in a ceremony held overnight in Mexico City.

07 Dec, 2018

Jessica Arthur appointed as STC Resident Director

Former Richard Wherrett Fellow and Directing Associate Jessica Arthur will take on the role of Sydney Theatre Company's Resident Director in 2019. Jessica joins the Resident Artist team of Associate Director Paige Rattray and Resident Designer Elizabeth Gadsby.

05 Dec, 2018

Philip Parsons Fellowship for emerging playwrights 2018 Winner

Belvoir has announced the winner of the 2018 Philip Parsons Fellowship for Emerging Playwrights as Kendall Feaver.

03 Dec, 2018

Enchantment, myths, spellbinding beauty and breathtaking talent — Dance 2019

The 2019 dance season promises everything a dance aficionado could dream of, with compelling programs featuring thrilling choreography, new works and returns of sell-out hits, contemporary creations and timeless classics, collaborations, new talent, innovation, inspiration and risk.

29 Nov, 2018

WASO- Musically mindful of employee wellbeing

Music has the power to evoke a huge range of emotions - it lifts us up when we're sad, makes us feel peaceful, relaxed or inspired and it often evokes vivid memories to provide a soundtrack to our lives. For many it’s vital to our health and wellbeing.

29 Nov, 2018

Bangarra's departing dancers performing for the final time in Dubboo – life of a songman

Bangarra say goodbye to six of their much-loved dancers: Waangenga Blanco, Daniel Riley, Tara Robertson, Kaine Sultan-Babij, Luke Currie-Richardson and Yolanda Lowatta.

28 Nov, 2018

Bell Shakespeare announces 2018 John Bell Scholarship recipients

Bell Shakespeare announced the recipients of the 2018 John Bell Scholarship, offering three talented young actors from regional areas the opportunity to learn from some of Australia’s most respected actors, directors and educators.

22 Nov, 2018

Sir Andrew Davis wins Diapason d’Or de l’Année

Sir Andrew Davis’ recording of Sir Edward Elgar’s Falstaff with the BBC Philharmonic and Roderick Williams (released November 2017 on Chandos Records) has won the Diapason d’Or de l’Année (Musique Symphonique).

21 Nov, 2018

Bangarra's landmark production Bennelong tour regional Australia

After a triumphant national tour in 2017, a return sellout season at Adelaide Festival and six Helpmann Award wins, Bangarra take Bennelong to regional Australia in 2019.

21 Nov, 2018

Symphony Services Australia welcomes new Chair

The Adelaide, Melbourne, Queensland, Sydney, Tasmanian and West Australian Symphony Orchestras have recognized the contribution of outgoing Chair of Symphony Services Australia, Nicholas Heyward, and welcomed his successor, Craig Whitehead.

21 Nov, 2018

Arts a bigger drawcard for international tourists

The arts are increasingly on the itinerary for visitors packing their suitcases to come to Australia, according to a new report from the Australia Council for the Arts: International Arts Tourism: Connecting Cultures.

15 Nov, 2018

The Suitcase Series wraps up Regional tour

Malthouse Theatre has just wrapped up a regional tour of Atomic, the 5th Suitcase Series play, by Amelia Chandos Evans. The programme visited Bendigo, Geelong and Wangaratta.

14 Nov, 2018

Opera QLD empowers students to sing their songs of belonging

What is an opera without its lush costumes, elaborate sets and foreign lyrics? To students at Yeronga State High School, it is the perfect medium to tell the stories that resonate with them. The inner-south Brisbane school has partnered with Opera Queensland to develop a stripped back opera to spotlight the remarkable stories and vocal abilities of its diverse student body.

14 Nov, 2018

Circus Oz Skillz

Circus Oz recently concluded a fantastic season of SKILLZ, a circus education show and workshop program developed for students in Foundation – Grade 4.

09 Nov, 2018

ACO return from triumphant first season in-residence at London’s Barbican Centre

The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) have returned from a triumphant first season in-residence at London’s Barbican Centre, cementing their international reputation as the world’s most dynamic and innovative chamber orchestra.

09 Nov, 2018

Children think faster- pilot ACO Foundations program takes off

Following the very positive learning, physical and behavioural outcomes of the program’s pilot year at St Marys North Public School throughout 2018, this innovative Foundations program will continue in 2019.

07 Nov, 2018

Meet Me at the Barre - TAB podcast

The Australian Ballet's podcast series Meet Me At The Barre's latest episode goes live on the 22 Nov.

07 Nov, 2018

Ruby Award finalists announced

An international operatic tour de force, a blockbuster exhibition of European masterpieces and local companies celebrating artists with disabilities are among the finalists in the 13th annual Ruby Awards.

07 Nov, 2018

The Gods of Strangers

For the first time in its history, State Theatre Company South Australia will host a world premiere in regional Port Pirie before bringing the season to Adelaide.

02 Nov, 2018

Opera’s 2019 season — rich, relevant and utterly thrilling

The 2019 opera season’s powerful programming across the board sees adrenaline-charged local and international premieres, rediscoveries of Australian classics, exciting new productions and collaborations, and innovation on a grand scale.

01 Nov, 2018

Vale Richard Gill AO

Last Sunday (28 October), over 70 musicians, including the NSW Police Band, gathered outside Richard Gill’s home in Sydney to perform The Dam Busters March — Richard’s favourite song — to mark the passing of a legendary conductor, gifted teacher and passionate advocate for music education.

01 Nov, 2018

November Sneak Peeks 2018

As the end of the year comes charging towards us, Australia's performing arts companies are mixing it up with exciting new collaborations, new productions and world premieres rounding out a brilliant 2018.