Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced its 2021 David Page Music Fellows.

Wiradjuri woman Amy Flannery, and Leon Rodgers, a descendent of the Worimi nation, have been selected for the program, which offers two First Nations composers financial support as well as the opportunity for mentorship within a culturally safe and collaborative work environment. The program culminates in a production outcome with the Bangarra Dance Ensemble in a season of new short works scheduled to premiere in early 2023.

Leon Rodgers and Amy Flannery, Bangarra Dance Theatre's 2021 David Page Music Fellows.

Leon Rodgers and Amy Flannery, Bangarra Dance Theatre’s 2021 David Page Music Fellows. Images supplied.

A Wiradjuri woman based on the NSW Central Coast, choreographer and composer Amy Flannery has accomplished a lot in just a few short years. After studying dance and music simultaneously at school and at NAISDA Dance College, Flannery graduated from NAISDA in 2018 and has since worked on a number of independent productions, developing her skills and creative voice through experimenting with a range of technologies.

“The David Page Music Fellowship is...