If Not In This World brings together three distinguished Australian musicians, blending contemporary classical, jazz, and experimental performance into a single creative voice.

Andrew

Harrison

Composer & Pianist
Andrew Harrison is a versatile Melbourne-based composer and pianist renowned for his narrative-driven works spanning art music, jazz, theatre, and film. His prolific career includes international collaborations and commissions for major symphonic ensembles, choirs, and soloists, often exploring profound historical themes and educational initiatives.

Timothy

Phillips

Conductor & Percussionist
Timothy Phillips is an accomplished conductor and percussionist renowned for his technical precision and his dedicated advocacy for both Australian "heritage" and contemporary repertoire. As the founder of the Arcko Symphonic Ensemble, he has spent over two decades bridging the gap between European avant-garde traditions and Australian modernism through visionary leadership and innovative collaborations.

Justine

Anderson

Soprano & Arts Entrepreneur
Justine is a remarkable voice specialist, having performed major works of extraordinary difficulty and complexity from the contemporary classical canon with elite ensembles, festivals and venues across Australia. Justine has also worked in opera and is a passionate music educator and examiner.

Collaborators

Christine

Davey

Director, Playwright, Screenwriter
Dr. Christine Davey is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and academic with a PhD from RMIT who specializes in elevating marginalized voices through her artistic practice. Her extensively produced work spans major stages like the MTC and networks such as the ABC, complemented by her role teaching performance writing at the University of Melbourne.

Composer/Pianist Andrew Harrison, Conductor/Percussionist Timothy Phillips, and Soprano/Arts Entrepreneur Justine Anderson unite their decades of experience to create innovative work that bridges profound historical narratives with compelling contemporary expression. This fusion of expertise positions the collective at the vanguard of new Australian performance.

The members of If Not In This World bring a rich professional history to the ensemble, having graced major national and international stages including the Melbourne International Arts Festival, BIFEM, and the Canberra Festival. Individually and through various collaborations, they have worked with prestigious organizations such as Orchestra Victoria, ANAM, Astra, the Monash Art Ensemble, the Dandenong Ranges Music Council, New Music Detroit, and New York’s Bang on a Can.

Their combined reach extends to the Edinburgh Festival, the London Proms, Detroit’s annual Strange Beautiful Music Marathon, and the Darmstadt Ferienkurse. This collective practice is defined by a dedication to artistic depth, professional rigour, and a shared vision for re-examining history through sound.