William Barton
William Barton is an esteemed Indigenous composer and producer known for his innovative contributions to Australian music, particularly in the realm of traditional and contemporary Indigenous sounds.
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William Barton is a Kalkadungu musician and didgeridoo virtuoso who composed the score for Flora.
our best lesson yet in what we’ve got to lose
Australia· 2026-02-26
William Barton is performing original works as part of Sydney Symphony Under the Stars 2024.
Free concert returns to Sydney for Sydney Festival 50th anniversary after funding disputeAustralia· 2025-10-29
William Barton is a musician known for his collaborations with orchestras and ensembles, particularly in relation to the yidaki.
William Barton and Stephen Page on their collaboration for Sydney Dance Company’s Unungkati Yantatja – one with the otherAustralia· 2025-10-22
Her winning work is a portrait of Aboriginal Australian musician William Barton.
Finger painting by artist with nerve injury wins art award
United Kingdom· 2025-07-31
William Barton is a yidaki virtuoso whose portrait was painted by Loribelle Spirovski.
Loribelle Spirovski wins People's Choice award for William Barton portraitAustralia· 2025-07-31
William Barton is an Indigenous musician whose voice inspired Loribelle Spirovski to create a portrait.
How Loribelle made a joyous breakthroughAustralia· 2025-07-01
Didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton performed alongside Mohsen Sharifian's band.
Mohsen Sharifian, Lian band, Supergrass and Tangerine DreamAustralia· 2025-06-12
Among the most remarkable is Loribelle Spirovski’s painting of Indigenous composer and producer William Barton.
Portraits of Reg Mombassa, Nicole and Antonia Kidman and Jackie O share a common theme of sadnessAustralia· 2025-05-02
