Limelight publishes its print magazine 11 times per year and circulates a weekly digital music and performing arts newsletter to more than 30,000 subscribers.

The title 24 Hours came to the inaugural Director of ABC FM, Christopher Symons, "literally in the middle of the night.

It also occurred to me... that if we got the magazine and its title established, it would be difficult for management to cut the station back to 18 hours a day".

[4] In January 2012, the magazine ceased listing detailed ABC Classic FM radio programs for the forthcoming month.

This was in recognition of the magazine's successful relaunch in June 2012, with a new design and greater editorial focus on contemporary music and reviews.

[7] The magazine publishes articles which include reviews, news, interviews, and artist profiles, as well as event and listening guides, focusing on music and the performing arts.

[16] Featured in the April 2013 issue of Limelight, a panel of 15 expert critics and professional musicians from around the country were blind-tested to determine Australia's top symphony orchestra.