Live new music returns with a bang after long lay-off.

Ensemble Offspring's performance for the SOH digital program, in front of a live audience, is a joyous, mesmerising occasion.

When Claire Edwardes first discovered this weird and wonderful instrument in Holland she thought it might be rather one-dimensional, but in fact, she has discovered it is full of sonic possibilities.

We speak to Artistic Director Claire Edwardes about a quarter-century of new music, and celebrating a milestone birthday under unusual conditions.

The conventional wisdom says that for the performing arts the online space is difficult, if not impossible, to effectively monetise. We speak to the musicians and presenters who are making a go of ticketed live streaming events.

In this week's column, Angus McPherson looks at concerts by the Academy of Ancient Music, Ensemble Offspring and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

Small to medium companies who missed out in the Australia Council for the Arts’ latest Four Year Funding for Organisations round take stock in the midst of a crisis.

New music group Ensemble Offspring, director Barrie Kosky, and arts editor Richard Watts receive prestigious awards.

Health-related projects come out on top, with a number of classical music individuals and organisations like the Four Winds Festival and Claire Edwardes also successful.

Berlin-based violinist and improviser Biliana Voutchkova draws masterfully on an incredible palette of sounds.

Steve Dow looks at the challenges facing small to medium arts companies when it comes to venues and funding.

Claire Edwardes, Elaine Chia and Katie Noonan are among the finalists in this year's Awards, which seek to highlight on the accomplishments of women across the Australian music industry.