MWIJF- MIA BARHAM’S “AMBER” + ELLY BLACKHAM QUARTET Album launch

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Co-presented with the Melbourne Jazz Co-op Amber is a new ambient quartet formed by saxophonist/flautist Mia Barham. Combining electronics, synths and percussion, the group builds vivid soundscapes, inspired by Mia’s travels to the Arctic Circle. This will be their debut performance. Mia Barham is a Melbourne-based saxophonist, flautist and composer whose music blends lyrical improvisation with rich, atmospheric composition. Drawing on influences from both jazz and classical traditions, her work explores sound, landscape and storytelling through improvisation. She has released several original projects, including Earth Songs, Inwards and Where The Mountains Echo My Footsteps, which have been featured on ABC Jazz and performed at prominent Melbourne venues such as The Jazzlab and Tempo Rubato. Her music often reflects a deep connection to the natural world, using melody and texture to evoke shifting environments and emotional landscapes. This performance forms part of the MWIJF 2025 Lumina Composition Prize awarded in conjunction with the University of Melbourne. Featuring Mia Barham