The Ensemble

Embrace the unexpected. Celebrate the extraordinary.

Hailed as ‘the best classical group in town’ (Sydney Morning Herald) and ‘Australia’s most exciting and forward-thinking ensemble’ (Limelight), Omega Ensemble is one of Australia’s most dynamic classical music groups.

The Ensemble has received multiple accolades, including Performance of the Year (2023) and the National Luminary Award for Excellence (2024) at the APRA AMCOS Art Music Awards.

At the heart of its success is the musical talent it supports including collaborations with guest artists such as cellist Umberto Clerici, violinist Thomas Gould, didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton and clarinetist Michael Collins, as well as projects with Sydney Dance Company, Sydney Chamber Opera and Sydney Festival.

Omega Ensemble proudly stands at the forefront of new musical expression, commissioning and premiering works by leading composers including Nico Muhly, Holly Harrison, Dr Lou Bennett, Graeme Koehne, Caroline Shaw, Peter Gregson, Elena Kats-Chernin, Carl Vine, Brenda Gifford, Paul Stanhope and Ross Edwards.

Collaboration and musical storytelling also defines the ensemble’s important work off the stage, including its flagship CoLAB: Composer Accelerator Program and ongoing projects with young people across regional and greater metropolitan communities.

Awards and Recognition

2024
Art Music Awards: National Luminary Award for Excellence (Winner)

2023
Art Music Awards: Performance of the Year — Chamber Music
Winner

2023
Limelight Artist of the Year (Australian)
Finalist

2019
Limelight Artist of the Year (Australian)
Finalist

2007
APRA Music Awards — Best Performance of an Australian Composition (for Margery Smith’s Inferno)
Finalist

  • David Boyce
    CEO and Executive Producer

    David Rowden
    Artistic Director and Founder

    Ariel Bonnell
    Associate Producer

    Dominic Lui
    Associate Producer

    Ben Robinson
    Marketing and Content Manager

  • Norman Gillespie
    Chair

    Phillipa Birkett

    Zach Fraser

    Rory Jeffes

    Julie Robb

    David Rowden

    Brigette Uren

    Matthew Yeldham