Grace is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, composer and piano educator based at Eastmint Studios in Naarm, Australia.
Exploring the intersection between music, imagery and movement her arts practice conceptually considers how ephemeral moments interact with personal and collective memory to construct narrative. Development of these ideas and Grace’s skill set has emerged in recent years by engaging with various contemporary arts projects across music, theatre, dance and film.
As an active solo and ensemble live musician, Grace’s performances range from contemporary classical recitals at the Melbourne Recital Centre to experimental sets as part of Make It Up Club’s program. Inspired by these diverse experiences and drawing from other historic arts traditions, Grace coalesces composed and improvised material that often subverts convention. Through a modern lens her uniquely lyrical, dynamic and embodied performances strive for excellence on both a technical and artistic level.
2022
Breath
experimental film by Rudi Williams and Grace Ferguson
2022
Patterns of the Afternoon
short film directed by Maddelin McKenna
MIFF
2022
Besen Family Artist Program
Malthouse Theatre
2022
Morpheme (2022), 'An Ear to the Edge of Sound' curated by Josephine Mead
new visual/musical work by Julian Tuna and Grace Ferguson
MILK Gallery
2022
‘Piano Day Vol. 1’ Compilation | Leiter Records
new musical work
A compilation of new, original piano based works by 32 artists from around the world.
2022
FOE | Feature film, directed by Garth Davis
piano teacher/ piano double
Victoria, Australia
2022
Grace by Katy Warner | New Australian theatre work, directed by Sarah Goodes
composition + sound design
Red Stitch Theatre
2021
Inertia #2 | Waves are Disturbances | Director/Choreographer: Zoë Bastin, Dramaturg: Philipa Rothfield, Dancer: Hayley Does
composition + sound design
Sylvia Staehli Theatre, Dancehouse
2021
Aporrhoai – Melbourne Music Week | Featuring: Aarti Jadu + Grace Ferguson + YL Hooi + Carla Zimbler
live performance
MPavillion
2021
ONO pres. Winter Gifts: Vol 1 w/ Grace Ferguson (Live), DBR & Anuraag
live performance
MISCELLANIA
2021
Salt + Loving; Halophile | BLINDSIDE online exhibition 1 Aug–31 Oct 2021 curated by Josephine Mead feat. Grace Ferguson, Emma Phillips, Trevor Santos, Annika Koops
new music work
Blindside Mobile
2021
Take Up Space | Animated Documentary, directed and animated by Annie Murray of Bigger Picture Animation
sound design by Grace Ferguson and Pat Telfer | Created in partnership with Women’s Health West
2021
Music Company Showcase | E Fishpool, Rohan Ribeiro, Nico Niquo, Grace Ferguson
live performance
Meat Market
2021
Vector Fields vol.3 | Music Company
new music work
17 track compilation by Australian musical artists
2021
That Which Was Once Familiar, direction/choreography by Zoë Bastin
composition + sound design
Dancehouse
2021
WESTON | FERGUSON
flute and piano recital
Tempo Rubato
2021
Piano Day
live performance
Tempo Rubato
2020
Voler, LP | Released by Music Company
Recorded and mixed by Joseph Buchan, mastered by Corey Kikos
Recorded at Brian Brown Studio (VCA), Melbourne
2019
ZKB PATRONAGE PRIZE 2019 for 'We All Know What is Happening', devised by Samara Hersch and Lara Thoms
musical collaborator and live performer
Zuercher Theater Specktakel
2019
'We All Know What is Happening', devised by Samara Hersch and Lara Thoms
musical collaborator and live performer
Zuercher Theater Spektakel, Switzerland
2019
'We All Know What is Happening', devised by Samara Hersch and Lara Thoms
musical collaborator and live performer
Noorderzon Festival, The Netherlands
2019
Grace Ferguson & Fia Fiell | Presented by Spirit Level Records
live performance
Melbourne Recital Centre
2019
International Piano Day | Sarah Mary Chadwick + Grace Ferguson | Spirit Level Records | Yamaha Australia
new music work
2019
'Women in Theatre Core Program’
Jethro Woodward (Mentor)
Melbourne Theatre Company
2019
'We All Know What is Happening', devised by Samara Hersch and Lara Thoms
musical collaborator and live performer
Vitalstatistix, Adelaide
2018
'Your Heart’s So Hot O Sister'
In collaboration with Rosie Ribel and Lilian Steiner for Melbourne Music Week
Church of All Nations, Melbourne
2018
'We All Know What is Happening', devised by Samara Hersch and Lara Thoms
musical collaborator and live performer
Campbelltown Arts Centre, Sydney
2018
'Alone Outside', Written by Liz Newell and directed by Lyall Brooks for Melbourne Fringe Festival
composition + sound design
Festival Hub | North Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne
2018
'Crossing Into the Electric Magnetic' AqTushetii, artist in residence
Conducted by Sandro Chinchaladze and Scott McCulloch
Omalo, Georgia
2018
Emma Valente (secondment)
‘LONE’ by The Rabble
Arts House, Melbourne
2018
'The Readers', written by Scott Smart and directed by Elizabeth Nabben
composition + sound design
Belvoir Theatre's 25a program, Sydney
2018
Greenroom Award: Best Contemporary/Experimental performance
'We All Know What is Happening', devised by Samara Hersch and Lara Thoms
2018
'A Thousand Times the Rolling Sun', exhibition curated by Gabriel Curtin
new music work
Old HM Prison in Beechworth, Victoria
2017
Amator, Solo Piano EP
Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Jesse Oberin
2017
Six Piano Project (pianist), produced by Kitty Xiao
live performance
Collingwood Arts Precinct, Melbourne
2017
David Franzke (secondment)
2017
'We All Know What is Happening', devised by Samara Hersch and Lara Thoms
musical collaborator and live performer
Arts House, Melbourne
2015
Stefan Gregory (secondment)
‘King Lear’ | Directed by Neil Armfield
Sydney Theatre Company
2012
Elizabeth Drake (secondment)
‘Top Girls’ | Directed by Jenny Kemp
Melbourne Theatre Company