Interviews, reviews and articles
Press
Nat to present the 2024 Peggy Glanville Hicks Address
Nat Bartsch has been chosen to deliver the prestigious annual Peggy Glanville Hicks Address for the Australian Music Centre, on the theme of neurodiversity in the current music industry. Read more here
Interview with Matt Withers about recent release ‘Here & Now’, on Nat Bartsch's Amica Records
“Working with Nat on the release has been so refreshing, giving hope for the Australian music scene. It is incredible to see such passion, commitment and care taken with this release. I can't wait to see how Amica Records grows into the future and to hear much more kind music emerge because of Nat's dedication.” Guitarist Matt Withers discusses his recent release with Callum Henshaw, Here & Now, on Nat Bartsch’s Amica Records. Read more.
Textura Review: Matt Withers & Callum Henshaw: Here & Now
Read about Amica Record’s release Here & Now, featuring compositions Guy Smiley and Grizzlepot by Nat Bartsch.
“like some elegiac folk ballad from the nineteenth century, Bartsch's quietly majestic “Guy Smiley” is poetry incarnate; as lovely, her tranquil “Grizzlepot” concludes the release on characteristic notes of grace and humility.”
Are you a neurodivergent artist? This free music industry meet-up could help advance your career
Melbourne’s vibrant music scene is set to embrace inclusivity as acclaimed pianist and composer Nat Bartsch hosts the final Artist Meet-Up for neurodivergent musicians on October 30 at The Corner Hotel in Richmond. Read More
How listening to music can help you fall asleep - ABC Classic
Greta Bradman recommends Nat’s piece ‘Lights and Shadows’ in this ABC article about music and sleep by Ria Andriani
The Music Show interview: Starting your own label
Nat chats to Andrew Ford on the Music Show about starting Amica Records, Hope for Orchestra, and being an independence artist. Listen here.
'Seeking Solace': ABC Classic's Feature Album of the Week
The Hush Foundation’s Album ‘Seeking Solace’, produced by Nat, was ABC Classic’s Feature Album of the Week. Read more here.
Gippsland Times - Hope
Nat chats to Stefan Bradley from the Gippsland Times about her regional tour of Hope. Read more here.
Elly Hoyt shares Nat's music for ABC Jazz
Vocalist and Amica mentee Elly Hoyt chats on ABC Jazz about what she loves from her record collection, including Fight Not Fight by Nat. Listen to the interview here.
Flow States - ABC article
Jennifer Mills from ABC Jazz breaks down the creative flow state with experts in the field and chats to Nat about her first experiences finding her flow state and using it in her work. Read the article here.
Artshub article with Celeste Willoughby
Nat chats to fellow composer Celeste Willoughby for ArtsHub about how the industry can better support the accessibility needs of neurodivergent performers.
Neurodivergent Artist Meet Ups - Press
Nats’ Neurodivergent Artist Meet Ups were recently featured in Beat Magazine, Limelight and Triple J’s Friday News Dump.
Tim Shiel's Final Arvos Show
Nat joins Tim Shiel as a special guest for his final Arvos show on The ABC’s Double J. You can listen back here, or on the ABC Listen app.
Brightness in the Hills for ABC Classic at UKARIA
This Mother's Day ABC Classic broadcast from UKARIA Cultural Centre, a concert of Mindful Music presented live by Greta Bradman, followed by Mother's Day requests on Weekend Brunch.
The special live and interactive presentation of Mindful Music was set in the picturesque garden of UKARIA, with live music performed by cellist Sharon Grigoryan and pianist Michael Ierace. You'll be encouraged to reflect, breathe and – of course – listen. Have a listen here.
Soothing Connections: Nat talks to Grace Stokes from Scenestr
It was such a joy talking to Grace Stokes from Scenestr. We talked about kindness in music, neurodiversity in music, and my artist residency at @melbrecital which brings it all together. You can read more about it here.
Relaxed and Comfortable: Limelight Feature
Ceridwen Spark shares some beautiful thoughts of Nat’s music and her recent performances at the Melbourne Recital Centre. Read the article here.
Mindful Music with Greta Bradman
Several of Nat’s pieces feature in this special meditation segment for ABC Classic hosted by soprano and psychologist Greta Bradman. You can listen back here, or on the ABC Listen app.
Five questions for Nat Bartsch
In celebration of International Women’s Day and her Artist Residency at Melbourne Recital Centre, Nat discusses some of her favourite female artists, their influence, and shares a playlist of women in music. You can read more here, and enjoy the playlist on spotify, apple music or tidal.
Textura Top 30 Jazz list
Nat’s album Hope Renewed has come in at #15 on Textura’s annual Top 30 Jazz albums list for 2023. You can read the full list here.
London Jazz News: Mothers in Jazz series
Nat was recently interviewed by vocalist Nicky Schrire about her experience of parenting and music, for the Mothers in Jazz series. You can read the article in the London Jazz News here.