Mindy Meng Wang

Mindy Meng Wang is a versatile Chinese/Australian Composer and Guzheng Performing Artist. She was born and classically trained in China, studied western musicology in the UK and then migrated to Australia.

She is a pioneer to bring Guzheng into many western genres such as experimental, Jazz, western classical, Electronic and improvisation. She has collaborated with many high-profile artists and frequently performed in many significant festivals, shows and venues in Australia, the UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and France.

Her work explores the fertile space between traditional and contemporary practices, is an important part of a significant movement of Chinese musicians redefining and reinvigorating their musical tradition on the global stages.

Her long term vision is to create a strong voice for young female composers/artist of Chinese heritage, and more importantly, create a deeper and reciprocal musical connection between Australia and China.