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Library unveils performance schedule for 200th birthday

A flagship state library is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a program of live performances throughout September and October.

AAP · Jul 18

Brodsky Quartet / William Barton review – two hemispheres meet in winning didgeridoo collaboration

An unlikely alliance cut a swathe through folk songs, Janáček and music from Australia and New Zealand in an eclectic and beautiful evening

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15

Artist goes from nerve pain to people's champ

After seven attempts and debilitating nerve pain, Loribelle Spirovski used her fingers and musical inspiration to win a major Archibald Prize award.

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

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Archibald prize 2025: finger-painted portrait of musician William Barton wins people’s choice award

Loribelle Spirovski’s painting of didgeridoo/yidaki player wins the $5,000 prize decided by the public, with more than 40,000 votes cast

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025

Archibald Packing Room Prize goes to Abdul Abdullah for Jason Phu portrait, among broader set of bold and deeply personal works

More than 50 years ago, when I was a junior curatorial assistant at the Art Gallery of NSW, I had the daunting experience of hanging the annual Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes.

The Conversation · May 2, 2025

William Barton: ‘What do I need to do in order to be grounded?’

For the virtuoso musician and composer, daily routines and ceremony strengthen his performance, and his connection to other humans

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2024

'In a class of his own': tributes to artist John Olsen at state memorial

'John Olsen leaves a space but ... he saw to it that it would be filled with colour and light.'

Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2023

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Canberra festival with a child's heart

The Director of the Canberra International Music Festival fizzes with enthusiasm

The Canberra Times · Apr 14, 2023

Australian of the Year nominees strive to make country more compassionate, sustainable

Their passions and work vary greatly from performing on stage, improving healthcare, standing up for people's rights to teaching children to love their own bodies.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2023

Australian of the Year 2023 finalist and musician William Barton reflects on outback roots

He left school at 12 and now, he's vying to become Australian of the Year. Renowned for his gift with the didgeridoo, musician William Barton reflects on his outback roots.

ABC News · Jan 23, 2023

The 2023 Australians of the Year and the objects that define them: Museum opens new exhibition

The exhibition includes significant objects chosen by the eight 2023 Australian of the Year state and territory recipients.

The Canberra Times · Dec 14, 2022

William Crighton blown away by ARIA recognition

"I still feel like I'm just getting going."

Newcastle Herald · Nov 25, 2022

Indigenous musician William Barton named Queensland Australian of the Year 2023

A Brave Life founder Melissa Redsell, child protection advocate Claude Harvey and Torres Strait Islander community leader Talei Elu were also honoured.

ABC News · Nov 15, 2022

Renowned composer is Qld Aust of the Year

Renowned classical composer and proud Kalkadunga man William Barton has been announced as 2023 Queensland Australian of the Year.

AAP · Nov 15, 2022

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ABC News · Aug 4, 2022

Orpheus Island concert featuring William Barton captivates Australian Festival of Chamber Music

It's a long way from a traditional stage, but the tropical paradise of a north Queensland island provides the perfect backdrop to a unique musical celebration.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 4, 2022

William Crighton rocks hard on new album

Six years after his debut album, William Crighton is set to release his third album, Water & Dust. It has a greater energy and bigger footprint than anything he's done before.

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