The ART MUSIC AWARDS Return for 2013 presented by APRA and the Australian Music Centre
Now in its 3rd year, the ART MUSIC AWARDS (presented by APRA and the Australian Music Centre) will return to celebrate the brilliant composers, performers and curators of Australia’s contemporary classical, jazz and experimental music scene.
Formerly known as the Classical Awards, the ART MUSIC AWARDS recognise and highlight the diversity and quality of the contemporary Australian music landscape. Hosted by the wonderfully versatile James Morrison, the 2013 ART MUSIC AWARDS will be held on Monday August 26 at Parade Theatre, NIDA in Sydney and remains the only event that specifically acknowledges the achievements of Australia’s
outstanding talent in the fields of contemporary art music, jazz and experimental music.
The 2013 ART MUSIC AWARDS consist of twelve national awards and individual State/Territory Awards, across categories covering composition, performance and outstanding contributions by individuals or organisations in a range of contexts.
JOHN DAVIS, AMC CEO said, “There is much to celebrate across these areas of Australian music making, exceptional achievements by outstanding artists, presenters, and educators, often in challenging circumstances. We have much to be proud of.”
Widely respected recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey will curate the live performances for the 2013 ART MUSIC AWARDS. Passionate about contemporary music, Genevieve has commissioned, created, premiered and recorded many new works and has established an enviable reputation as a creative collaborator in a variety of contexts around Australia and internationally. She has a substantial recording catalogue with
ABC Classics and a high-‐profile career as an international soloist. Genevieve performs music spanning ten centuries and has performed at many of the world’s pre-‐eminent music and arts festivals.
Trumpet legend and multi instrumentalist extraordinaire James Morrison returns to host the event for the second time – this time with a Guinness World Record under his belt. Last Saturday as Artistic Director of the Queensland Music Festival, Morrison assembled 7223 musicians who set a milestone as the largest orchestra assembled in one place. Under Morrison’s guidance, this huge orchestra made up of professional
and amateur musicians performed ‘Waltzing Matilda’, Beethoven’s ‘Ode To Joy’ and Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You,’.
Finalists for the 2013 ART MUSIC AWARDS will be announced in the next few weeks.
2013 Art Music Awards presented by APRA and the Australian Music Centre
NATIONAL CATEGORIES FOR THE 2013 ART MUSIC AWARDS
• Work of the Year: Orchestral
• Work of the Year: Instrumental
• Work of the Year: Vocal/Choral
• Work of the Year: Jazz
• Performance of the Year
• Award for Excellence by an Organisation
• Award for Excellence by an Individual
• Award for Excellence in Music Education
• Award for Excellence in a Regional Area
• Award for Excellence in Experimental Music (for works, people or events)
• Award for Excellence in Jazz (for works, people or events)
An additional category is awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors of APRA
and the Australian Music Centre for Distinguished Services to Australian Music.
There is also an award for each Australian State or Territory, gathered from one of the
eleven national categories listed above.
Monday August 26th
Parade Theatre, NIDA
Sydney
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