Bundanon

Michael Atherton is a composer and performer with experience in music for the concert hall, film, television and radio. Atherton has made numerous recordings, documentary film scores and television themes. His awards include a Centenary Medal (2003) for service to the community, and a high commendation for research training and supervision in the VCs Awards for Excellence (2008). He retired from the University of Western Sydney at the end of 2012 and was honoured with the title, Emeritus Professor.

Atherton was in residence at Bundanon in 2015 with Paul Koerbin. During their residency they collaborated on their project ‘Reflecting Dark’. The project was inspired by the landscape and night soundscapes of Bundanon itself.