Annabel Wouters is only 16, but is making big strides as a flautist, which includes international tours.
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This year, she will go on two tours with ensembles from the Wollongong Conservatorium in Indonesia, and the United States.
The Wollongong local is recognised for skills as an orchestra member, musician and soloist, and is Highland FM's the artist of the month in the 100 Per Cent Home-Grown initiative.
The campaign aims to champion local musical and artistic talents, through quarterly concerts and playing their work on airwaves in the region.
Throughout April, the radio station is playing Annabel's compositions and covers of compositions, which have been recorded in Highland FM's studios.
These include Ian Clarke's 'Zoom Tube', and a duet in Mozart's composition 'The Birdcatcher'.
Annabel has been featured in Inspire Music Australia's, Emerging Concert Artist Series since 2022, holds a Diploma in piano with Honours and won the Wollongong Conservatorium Concerto Competition in 2023, alongside pianist and educator Lisa Baraldi.
The rising star also was awarded a distinction for her Associate Diploma in flute performance in 2023.
Listen to her skills on 107.1FM or highlandfm.org.au/artist-of-the-month.