Ensemble Offspring is Australia's leading new music group, dedicated to musical innovation and the creation of vibrant, contemporary music. Led by internationally acclaimed percussionist Claire Edwardes OAM, the ensemble brings together fearless and virtuosic instrumentalists who deliver kaleidoscopically varied performances that showcase Australian music. With an unwavering commitment to the creation and dissemination of living new music, Ensemble Offspring has commissioned and premiered over 350 works since its formation in 1995, making them the foremost champions of contemporary music in Australia.

They actively promote underrepresented voices, including female-identifying, First Nations, and emerging artists. Ensemble Offspring offers an annual development program that nurtures emerging Australian artists, along with various commissions and initiatives that amplify diverse perspectives. By subverting classical traditions, the ensemble continues to shape a vibrant and diverse future for Australian music, delivering performances bursting with imagination and energy