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

The list of contenders includes Katie Noonan, Liza Lim, Richard Tognetti and Elena Kats-Chernin.

Julian Day and Katy Abbott are among the 40 songwriters and composers named as finalists for this year’s $15,000 Awards. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Works will range from opera, electronics, and immersive live performance, with two thirds of funding going to women composers.

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