Lutruwita Art Orchestra 

RESPECT   |  COURAGE   |   ARTISTRY THROUGH DIVERSITY

Who We Are.


We are a group of Tasmanian musicians who love to experiment. Every performance is different — we improvise, listen, and create together to make music that could only come from here.
Our sound blends classical instruments with folk, jazz, world, and experimental influences.
You might hear strings beside drums, voices, flutes, and sounds you’ve never heard before — all coming together in spontaneous, joyful ways.

We call this radical fusion: bringing different cultures, styles, and stories into one evolving Tasmanian sound. Through our music, we honour the deep history of this place — Lutruwita — and collaborate respectfully with Palawa artists and Elders to build something grounded in place, culture, and community.
Come and experience something new — a sound that belongs to Lutruwita Tasmania.

>Our Mission
To represent and grow diversity in Tasmanian music — through creativity, collaboration, and courage.

>Our Vision
To create new musical experiences that bring together the many voices and traditions that shape Lutruwita, using improvisation to find connection and possibility.

>Our Values
Respect – for each other, for Country, for culture.
Courage – to take risks, listen deeply, and experiment.
Artistry through Diversity – our differences make the music. 


What We Do.


We make original, genre-bending music that’s improvised, collaborative, and alive.
Every project starts with listening — to each other, to Country, and to community.

From there, we create performances, workshops, and collaborations that celebrate the rich mix of musical traditions in Tasmania.
• We collaborate with artists from other disciplines — dance, visual art, theatre — to build powerful live experiences.
• We partner with Palawa artists and Elders to honour and reflect the true history of Lutruwita.
• We work democratically, giving every musician a voice in shaping the sound.
• We support growth by creating a safe space where risk, challenge, and experimentation are encouraged.
• We perform, record, and share our work with audiences across Tasmania, showing how improvisation can bring people together.

Our goal is simple: To make music that connects — to place, to culture, and to each other. 

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Contact Information -

PO Box 4541, Hobart TAS 7000 
ABN 63745839759
Email Address : music@lutruwitaartorchestra.org.au

Lutruwita Art Orchestra acknowledges that we live and work on stolen land. We use the palawa kani name for Tasmania, which is Lutruwita with permission from the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre. We value and respect the relationships we have and are building on with the palawa community and are committed to following cultural protocols and guidance generously shared with us.

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