Future Makers claims to be “Australia’s most holistic artist development initiative for professional musicians today.”

Musica Viva has launched a new artist development programme set to propel the best young Australian talent to international stardom, which it boasts is “Australia’s most holistic artist development initiative for professional musicians today.” 

The Future Makers programme, which has been made possible thanks to a significant donation by the Berg Family Foundation, aims to empower and mould Australia’s leading young musicians into nationally and internationally recognised performers. The program will provide a platform to showcase Australia’s best young talent through special performances, as well as offering the chance for Future Maker artists to participate in educational and community engagement projects. The programme will also help develop fundamental music business skills, providing crucial knowledge for successful musicians in the ever-evolving music industry. Those taking part in the initiative will also gain opportunities to have chamber mentoring and develop collaborations with other performers and artists.  

“This groundbreaking national program will be guided by one of Australia’s finest musicians, Genevieve Lacey, who steps into the role of Future Makers Artistic Director,” said Mary Jo Capps, Musica Viva’s Chief Executive Officer. “We...