As the election enters its final days, Fund the Arts evaluates the arts policies of the three main parties and several independents.

Hoy, whose adaptation of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall opens next month, has been appointed as the new Fellow, while Kamarra Bell-Wykes has received the Patrick White Playwrights Award.

Labor announces its arts policy, but mostly just the vibe of the thing.

The Spanish mezzo-soprano – one of the greatest of all Carmens – has passed at 89.

Backstage Music returns for a 2022-23 concert series, showcasing diverse talents across various genres and styles.

As the election enters its final days, the lack of arts policy from the two main parties sees industry bodies stepping into the void.

This month's features include profiles of Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake and didge virtuoso William Barton, an interview with Mary Finsterer about her new opera Antarctica, Dr Anita Collins on why music makes us feel so good, and Peter Tregear on the winds of change at Opera Australia.

This year ABC Classic is looking to find Australia’s favourite music from almost a century of cinema, TV, and video games.

The Women's Club will again play host to emerging female musicians from the Sydney Conservatorium, showcasing Australian artists.

The Australian actor received one of six nominations for the current revival of the classic musical The Music Man, alongside his co-star Sutton Foster.

The first TCMF since 2019 features some of Australia's best musicians performing masterpieces by the likes of JS Bach and Liszt, as well as a decent helping of contemporary works.

Big hART and Ngarra Burria have been recognised for their innovation, while several Australian artists including Genevieve Lacey will perform at the conference in Hannover.