The Tasmanian celebration of all things vocal returns with a host of performers from Australia and overseas. Traditional and contemporary works rub shoulders with cabaret and educational workshops, while headline acts include Hobart-based vocal ensemble JESSA performing contemporary classical repertoire at the Port Arthur Asylum, and vocal works setting words by Australian writers performed by AVÉ alongside polyphony by Bach and Victoria. This year’s Classical Choral Workshop concentrates on Handel, culminating in a concert featuring his Dixit Dominus, performed by the 120 singers of the Festival’s Classical Choral Workshop, and Zadok the Priest, performed by the Come Sing Handel Choir.

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A joyful musical adventure for children aged 0–5 and their grown-ups.

Step into a colourful world of music, movement and imagination with All Come Out to Play , a vibrant interactive performance designed especially for young children and their caregivers.

Led by award-winning performer and facilitator Bindy Stephens, this lively 50-minute show invites little ones to sing, move, play and explore together. Through storytelling, song and dance, families are gently introduced to ideas about kindness, respect, equality and positive relationships in a way that is playful, engaging and easy for young minds to understand.