contrapuntal is a sovereign creative institution founded and led by composer, artist, and strategist Benjamin Skepper. With origins in Tokyo and a new base in Melbourne, contrapuntal operates as a hybrid for-profit / not-for-profit cultural ecosystem — dedicated to advancing sound, art, wellness, science, and technology.
Spanning nine integrated divisions, contrapuntal includes a world-class immersive Music Studio, Tech Development Lab, Wellness Studio, Publishing Platform, Art Salon, Residency Program, Advisory, Sustainable Art Fund, and a Co-Creation division focused on strategic and branded partnerships. These arms work symbiotically to generate licensable IP, transformative experiences, and long-term cultural infrastructure.
We collaborate with global leaders in science, innovation, and the arts — from the State Hermitage Museum, NGV, Science Gallery, and Moscow Conservatory, to MIT, the Russian Academy of Sciences, and LIGO scientists exploring gravitational waves. Our publishing and research has been featured by MIT Press, and our performances span the world’s leading concert halls and cultural spaces.
contrapuntal is not a production company. It is a cultural engine: generating original interdisciplinary works, immersive sonic environments, and therapeutic formats that address the future of how we live, feel, and connect.
We work across commissions, residencies, research, licensing, and public engagement. From genetic music applications to AV performance, neuroaesthetics to sound healing, contrapuntal is building a new model for creative leadership — and inviting collaborators, investors, and institutional partners to be part of our ecosystem.
This is not a brand. It is a movement — rooted in legacy, designed for the future.
Company Details
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Melbourne, Au
- Industry
- Musicians
- NAICS
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Musical Groups and Artists
- Keywords
- Music Production, Composition Commissions, Live Performance, Creative Direction, Events Management, Music for Fashion, Music for Film and Television, Sound Logistics and Installation, Artist Management and Consulting.
- HQ
- Melbourne
Contrapuntal Questions
Contrapuntal's website is https://benjaminskepper.com/portfolio/contrapuntal/
Contrapuntal's LinkedIn profile is https://au.linkedin.com/company/contrapuntal
Contrapuntal's industry is
Musicians
Contrapuntal's categories are Musicians
Contrapuntal's founding year is 2009
