History
ELISION was established in Melbourne, Australia in 1986 by its current Artistic Director Daryl Buckley and other musicians from the Victorian College of the Arts; several founding members remain in the ensemble. While resident in Melbourne it built an international reputation, making its first European appearance in 1991. In 1996 it relocated its administrative base to The University of Queensland, Brisbane, and was a resident company at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts in Brisbane from its opening in 2001 until 2008.
ELISION has received government funding from arts councils including the Australia Council, Arts Victoria and Arts Queensland. The ensemble has also secured funding from government and private sources in Europe, particularly to commission new work. ELISION is operated by a not-for-profit incorporated association, whose membership is dominated by musicians in the ensemble.
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