Ensemble Offspring x AusArt Day!
Thursday 17 September, 2026
We are joining Creative Australia’s AusArt Day for the very first time. AusArt Day is a national day that supports Australian artists and organisations to raise funds for the work we’re passionate about.
Thanks to our generous Hatched Academy Patrons, we’ve secured a $25,000 matching pool, meaning every donation made through AusArt Day will be matched until we reach our $25,000 fundraising target. That’s $50,000 in total to help the next generation of Australian performers and composers through our next chapter of Hatched Academy.
Donate today to double your impact.
The Future of Hatched Academy
“Since 2014, Hatched Academy has created unique and meaningful opportunities for emerging composers and performers to develop their practice, make connections, receive mentorship from leading composers, and have their work developed and performed by some of Australia’s finest new music specialists. Many Hatched alumni have gone on to become important creative collaborators for Ensemble Offspring, while others have been commissioned by major organisations including Musica Viva and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.”
Jason Noble
Hatched Academy Director
“We’re so excited about the next chapter of Hatched Academy! From 2028, we’re planning to bring 6 emerging composers together with 15 emerging performers together for a new two-week intensive. They will get to work side-by-side with Ensemble Offspring’s core musicians to make, experiment, collaborate and develop new work. And we’re going to finish with a mini festival so everyone can see what they’ve cooked up! It’s a big evolution for Hatched and there’s nothing quite like it in Australia. Be part of the future of Australian music and support this next chapter of Hatched Academy!“
Claire Edwardes OAM
CEO, Artistic Director and Percussionist
