Matt Withers - sustained contributions to Australian Art music
NOMINATION: Luminary - State and Territory
NOMINATION: Luminary - State and Territory
The Luminary Awards seek to honour individuals and organisations who, through sustained contribution (demonstrated over a period 3-5 years prior), have impacted their communities on a state or territory level through visionary leadership, fearless trailblazing, high-level artistic practice, and championing of Australian repertoire.
Nominations for individuals should demonstrate a program of activities or a range of projects rather than (for example) the recording and release of a single album. Nominations for a single work or project should be made in the Work of the Year or Excellence categories.
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Matt Withers' work as a performer and recording artist has had a significant impact on the Australian Art Music scene. During his career he has demonstrated a sustained promotion of Australian composers through his recording and performance projects, along with the establishment of the Australian Music Composition Competition for guitar pieces. His tireless work has shaped Australia's contemporary music landscape for classical guitar and I believe he is deserving of this award.