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.

Limelight Editor’s Choice

Bully Hay brings an intimate acoustic set to Festival of Voices, stripping his songs back to their core. Blending dark alt‑rock storytelling with moments of warmth and lift, his performance moves between grit and grace, carried by rich vocals, layered harmonies and atmospheric textures.

Audiences can expect honest lyrics, dynamic musicianship and a relaxed sense of connection in a room that feels more like a gathering than a gig. This is a chance to experience Bully Hay’s music in its simplest and most direct form.