Hailing from regional Queensland, flautist Braden Simm’s passion for music had humble beginnings performing in the local eisteddfod. Since then, his performing career has grown drastically, appearing on stage in ballet, operatic, and symphonic programs with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Q, and Camerata - Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra. As Principal Flute of Queensland Youth Symphony in 2023, Braden embarked on an orchestral tour to Europe and Singapore, performing in prestigious venues such as the Musikverein and Mozarteum concert halls. Braden has debuted as concerto soloist with the Queensland Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, performing Carl Vine’s Pipe dreams, as well as winning the 2023 James Carson Memorial Prize.
Having completed a Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University with distinction, Braden has had expert tutelage from world class players Virginia Taylor, Alison Mitchell, and Timothy Munro. Braden has also been incredibly fortunate to perform in masterclasses with some of the leading flautists of our time including Michael Cox, Adam Walker, and Denis Bouriakov, all of whom instilled a unique depth to Braden’s imaginative artistry and musical flavour.
In 2025, Braden is excited to begin training at ANAM with Alison Mitchell and eager to further diversify his musical background.
When he is not on stage, Braden can be found playing board games and eagerly sharing his love for physics and mathematics with his academic students.
FROM: QLD. Lands of the Kabi kabi people.
Photo by Pia Johnson