Ensemble Offspring

Established in 1995, Ensemble Offspring is Australia’s leading new music group. Uniting the country’s most fearless instrumentalists under the direction of internationally acclaimed percussionist Claire Edwardes, they subvert classical music traditions and deliver concerts that pop and burst on stage. Long term core members Lamorna Nightingale (flute), Jason Noble (clarinet), Véronique Serret (violin), Blair Harris (cello) and young guest pianist Ronan Apcar (2025 Hatched Emerging Artist) are all soloists in their own right coming together as Ensemble Offspring to create “visceral, joyous music” (Sydney Morning Herald).

As the foremost champions of contemporary music in Australia for 30 years, Ensemble Offspring have commissioned and premiered almost 400 works and have toured new Australian music around the world. Their dedication to excellence and amplifying marginalised voices including First Nations, female identifying and emerging artists, has earned multiple APRA Art Music Awards and ARIA Award nominations. Through their pioneering spirit and relentless commitment to equality, Ensemble Offspring continue to shape a vibrant and diverse artistic future for Australian music.

Bila's Big Dance will feature three of Ensemble Offspring's virtuosic musicians: Lamorna Nightingale (flute), Jason Noble (clarinet), and Niki Johnson (Associate, percussion).