Anna Whitaker
Composer and Sound Designer, Glass Child
Anna Whitaker is a multi award-winning Meanjin/Brisbane based sound designer and composer. She graduated from Queensland Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music Technology, and since has designed and composed for productions including MONA FOMA, Sydney Dance Company, Dance North, Australasian Dance Company, The Farm, tasdance, Stompin', Aha Ensemble, La Boite Theatre Company, Brisbane Festival, Bleach* Festival, HOTA Gold Coast, Festival 2018 and Vulcana Circus.
Her vast background in classical music and technology-based sound art result in musical concoctions from the traditional and contemporary worlds. In 2024, Anna won the Matilda Award for Best Sound Design and Composition for her work on Ainslee Palmer’s Ready or Not. Previously, Anna also received the 2020/2021 and 2019 Matilda Award for Best Sound Design for her work on Michael Smith’s Cowboy and The Farm’s Throttle respectively. Anna's unique voice is also evident in her installation works which have exhibited at Bleach* Festival, HOTA, MetroArts and QPAC Museum. Anna has a strong interest in composition for contemporary dance, and making and collaborating with regional artists and communities.
For the latest event featuring Anna Whitaker, and other events happening at Seymour Centre, check the links below.
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Anna Whitaker is a multi award-winning Meanjin/Brisbane based sound designer and composer. She graduated from Queensland Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music Technology, and since has designed and composed for productions including MONA FOMA, Sydney Dance Company, Dance North, Australasian Dance Company, The Farm, tasdance, Stompin', Aha Ensemble, La Boite Theatre Company, Brisbane Festival, Bleach* Festival, HOTA Gold Coast, Festival 2018 and Vulcana Circus.
Her vast background in classical music and technology-based sound art result in musical concoctions from the traditional and contemporary worlds. In 2024, Anna won the Matilda Award for Best Sound Design and Composition for her work on Ainslee Palmer’s Ready or Not. Previously, Anna also received the 2020/2021 and 2019 Matilda Award for Best Sound Design for her work on Michael Smith’s Cowboy and The Farm’s Throttle respectively. Anna's unique voice is also evident in her installation works which have exhibited at Bleach* Festival, HOTA, MetroArts and QPAC Museum. Anna has a strong interest in composition for contemporary dance, and making and collaborating with regional artists and communities.
For the latest event featuring Anna Whitaker, and other events happening at Seymour Centre, check the links below.
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