This year, the Festival of Voices celebrates its 20th anniversary with what it calls its “biggest program yet”: as its centrepiece, Verdi’s Requiem will see its first Tasmanian performance in 40 years under the baton of UK  conductor David Lawrence. Other festival highlights include ensembles The Australian Voices, Germany’s Sjaella, The Hong Kong Children’s Choir and New Zealand’s Luminata Voices, and the free, family-friendly festival mainstay, The Big Sing.

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A magical evening of jazz with two of Australia’s most celebrated musicians
In 2015, two of Australia’s most revered musicians, Vince Jones and Paul Grabowsky, joined forces to create Provenance, an exquisite album of jazz-infused ballads. The album won Best Jazz Album at the 2016 ARIA Awards. Now, ten years later, they’re returning to celebrate with a special anniversary concert as part of Festival of Voices 2025.

Vince Jones, celebrated for the beauty of his distinctive voice, captivates audiences with his soulful singing and expressive trumpet playing. Paul Grabowsky, a pianist and composer of extraordinary talent, brings his virtuosity and artistry to the duo, cementing his place as one of Australia’s most influential jazz musicians with seven ARIA Awards to his name.