The Art Music Awards is the only event of its kind in Australia to recognise the works that are brought to life by dedicated musicians, individuals, educators and arts organisations all over the country. From jazz compositions and large-scale symphonic pieces, to vocal, chamber and instrumental works and experimental projects, the exciting finalists on this list represent the best of the best from 2015.
Finalists in multiple categories include composers Elliott Gyger, Paul Grabowsky and Andrew Schultz. They join a number of other recognised composers, performers and groups including Paul Stanhope, Ensemble Offspring, Speak Percussion, Claire Edwardes and Moorambilla Voices.
A number of first-time finalists have been commended this year including Catherine Milliken, Louise Devenish, Kate Neal, Tristan Coelho, Laurence Pike and Mike Nock, Natalie Williams, Erik Griswold, Semaphore band and dancers, Goldner String Quartet, Andrée Greenwell, and SCEGGS Darlinghurst.
“The people included in these lists, and indeed across all the nominations lodged, represent our champions, and those who champion our champions. The names of those established and emerging, in cities and in regional areas, show that we have much to celebrate in the Australian art music sector,” said John Davis, CEO of the AMC.
The 2016 Art Music Awards will be presented at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne on Tuesday 16 August, hosted by Jonathan Biggins and with a live performance program curated by Gabriella Smart.
PBS would like to congratulate all the finalists and commendations.
