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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For the first time, the Festival’s celebrated Singers’ Lounge is travelling around Tasmania, bringing this much-loved event to Launceston.  This exciting expansion offers more participants the opportunity to experience the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of the Singers’ Lounge closer to home, with space to share performance, enjoy scheduled entertainment, connect with fellow singers, and take part in singalongs and open-mic-style opportunities.

The evening will be hosted by Festival friend Paul Jarman, whose warmth, humour, encouragement, exceptional musicality and a gift for storytelling make him the perfect host and MC, bringing people together over their shared love of music.