Omega Ensemble, Dr Lou Bennett and Paul Dean among those recognised for outstanding achievements in the field of Australian music.

Honouring established musicians such as Liza Lim, Paul Dean and Mindy Meng Wang, this year’s Awards also celebrate an exciting number of first-time nominees.

Eve Klein tells us about Another Future, which will see rescued objects become part of a composition performed by Ensemble Offspring, and how her own experience of loss has shaped her response to the project.

The mezzo-soprano talks about her daring new project, which takes audiences deep into the inner workings of the human voice.

Quirky musical settings, arrangements of old favourites, and the inner workings of the opera singer are next year’s highlights. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Musicians receiving funding include Liza Lim, Richard Mills, Mary Finsterer, Richard Gill’s ARCO and Chamber Made Opera. 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.