Newcomers join established voices in this year’s awards, with more women than men in the running for the prestigious Orchestral Work of the Year category for the first time in the Awards’ history.

The awards have renamed the Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music in memory of the late music educator and conductor.

The $100,000 Art Music Fund for 2019 has been awarded to nine recipients for the creation of new works.

Both newcomers and past winners have emerged triumphant at this year’s ceremony.

An authority on Australian music, Holmes will receive an award for distinguished service at this month's ceremony.

Many first-time finalists, emerging composers and past winners are in the mix this year.

Bree van Reyk, Connor D’Netto, Rae Howell and Julian Day are among the recipients in the Fund’s third year.

The terms ‘new music’ and ‘contemporary classical music’ are now redundant. For John Davis, ‘art music’ is a better alternative.

Ella Macens’ new work will be performed by the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and broadcast on Fine Music 102.5. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Lyle Chan, Peter de Jager, Speak Percussion, Moorambilla Voices and Tura New Music among the winners at this year's awards.

In response to RMIT research, APRA AMCOS has announced a raft of initiatives to increase female participation. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The composer, artist, writer and broadcaster has won the Classical section in this year’s awards, taking home a $15,000 prize. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in