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2026 Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address: A Culture of Confidence

Iwaki Auditorium · Southbank

Benjamin Northey on Australian music, with ANAM musicians playing

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🗓️Mon 16 Nov 2026 · 6pm
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In the 2026 Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address, Professor Benjamin Northey will argue that Australian art music does not primarily have a preservation problem, but a relevance, imagination and connection opportunity. He will explore how greater cultural confidence can be expressed through the elevation of Australian artists and repertoire, deeper connection with audiences and how a shared sense of responsibility for our musical future might help build a more distinctive, ambitious and inspiring musical culture.

The event will also feature the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) performing Jessie Leov's when two waters meet and Brenda Gifford's Bardju (footprints).

Join the Australian Music Centre (AMC) for an evening that ignites conversation, looks to the future and celebrates Australian music.

The Australian Music Centre (AMC) is a not-for-profit organisation. All ticket sales and donations go towards our important work supporting and amplifying Australian art music, composers and creators.

We'd also like to extend out thanks to ANAM and our Broadcast Partner ABC Classic for their support.

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About Benjamin Northey

Australian conductor Benjamin Northey is the Chief Conductor of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Conductor in Residence of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Principal Guest Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. In 2025 he was appointed Professor of Conducting at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Director of the Australian Conducting…

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When is 2026 Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address: A Culture of Confidence?

Mon 16 Nov 2026, 6pm.

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Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank, VIC.

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