“Aus Harp Fest: Solo Concert Series” celebrates music by Australian women and harpist-composers, featuring works by Nat Bartsch, Tara Minton, Lisa Cheney, Paul Nicolaou, Mary Doumany, Natalia Mann, and Katia Mestrovic. The program highlights the remarkable breadth and versatility of contemporary Australian harp music, spanning modern classical, jazz, and music influenced by non-Western modes and rhythms.

“Aus Harp Fest” is a two-year initiative (2026–2027), led by Katia Mestrovic and supported by Creative Australia, bringing together more than 30 Australian artists. The project celebrates Australian composers, performers, and collaborators while showcasing the expressive possibilities of the modern harp. It aims to foster creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of community.

The project encompasses national and international performances by harp soloists, duos, trios, and quintets; the commissioning, premiere, and arrangement of new Australian works; and the release of the Aus Harp Fest album, accompanied by a national tour (2027).