Forest Collective

Forest Collective is a volunteer-run, not for profit artist collective.
Our mission is to passionately advocate for diversity and artistic freedom in contemporary classical music, dance, and collaborative projects and events; commission and present a kaleidoscope of art forms for new and engaged, and diverse audiences in Australia; and nurture and provide opportunities for under-represented and artistically vulnerable artists in Australia to create in safe and accessible spaces.

Led by the guiding hand of composer and conductor Evan J Lawson, Forest Collective is a dynamic force, orchestrated by a dedicated team of creative practitioners. We are committed to fostering connections within our artistic community, embracing a multi-disciplinary approach that distils the essence of our elevator pitch: artists who engage with cross art-form collaborations, creating authentic and unexpected experiences.

Forest Collective’s core ensemble showcases creative diversity, provides opportunities and platforms for artists who identify as BIPOC, CALD, LGBTQIA+ and disabled, and we support their creative visible and vocal representation and engagement with the wider community. We value the creation of meaningful new works to add to Australia’s diverse arts and cultural capital, promote gender equality in artist representation, and ensure our events are accessible and welcoming for all audiences.

“Forest Collective, a company that continues to stamp out its name as a leader in the arts with its dedication to opening people’s minds about what contemporary music and performance can be.” – My Melbourne Arts

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