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Newcastle Music Festival: A Saxophone in Paris

Newcastle Conservatorium of Music Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW
Nexas Quartet are a trailblazing saxophone ensemble known for redefining the boundaries of chamber music. This outstanding quartet presents A Saxophone in Paris.

Head First Acrobats: PreHysterical

Festival Park - The Vault Testing Grounds Market Sq, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A multi-award-winning show for little and big kids alike, PreHysterical follows three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive, taking its audience through an action-packed hour of incredible circus while they avoid predators, navigate severe environments, and learn to work together. Complete with hilarious slapstick comedy for the kids, and…
Event Series Australian Wearable Art Festival

Australian Wearable Art Festival: Australian Wearable Art Festival

Venue 114 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina, QLD, Australia
Fashion and art lovers alike will be impressed by over 40 international and national wearable art works showcased on a 27-metre-long catwalk. A show of the dramatic, the playful and the creative, audiences will be inspired and delighted by the craftsmanship and innovation behind each piece from the moment they…

Newcastle Music Festival: Ben Mingay and Friends

Newcastle Conservatorium of Music Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW
Star of opera, stage and screen, Newcastle's own Ben Mingay joins Heather Price and Sue Carson, and associate artist Bev Kennedy, for a delightful evening of song and fun with great entertainment and musical variety, showcasing the diverse talents of these brilliant performers.

Newcastle Music Festival: Festival Choir in Concert

Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle 52 Church Street, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
The Festival Choir, under the direction of Christopher Allan, performs choral works in the beautiful acoustic of Christ Church Cathedral. Erin Sweetman and Peter Guy will perform four-hand works for piano as collaborating artists.

Head First Acrobats: PreHysterical

Festival Park - The Vault Testing Grounds Market Sq, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A multi-award-winning show for little and big kids alike, PreHysterical follows three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive, taking its audience through an action-packed hour of incredible circus while they avoid predators, navigate severe environments, and learn to work together. Complete with hilarious slapstick comedy for the kids, and…

Newcastle Music Festival: Rising Stars Recital

Adamstown Uniting Church 228 Brunker Rd, Adamstown, NSW, Australia
Young performers from the Hunter, Central Coast and Port Stephens areas, chosen by audition, perform as Newcastle Music Festival’s Rising Stars. with piano accompaniment by Lesa Scully. Our 2024 performers will be finalised by mid July.

Newcastle Music Festival: Destination Swing

Adamstown Uniting Church 228 Brunker Rd, Adamstown, NSW, Australia
The Dungeon Big Band celebrates their 20th year of existence in 2024. The band is an agglomeration of 17 amazing musicians who find their raison d’etre in the power of the big band. Destination Swing highlights music about cities and countries from all over the world. It will also feature…

Newcastle Music Festival: Gershwin and More

Adamstown Uniting Church 228 Brunker Rd, Adamstown, NSW, Australia
The great Simon Tedeschi needs no introduction to Australian audiences, as he has graced our concert stages on piano for most of his life. Joined by George Washingmachine on violin, Simon displays his musical versatility in an evening of jazz.

Head First Acrobats: PreHysterical

Festival Park - The Vault Testing Grounds Market Sq, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A multi-award-winning show for little and big kids alike, PreHysterical follows three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive, taking its audience through an action-packed hour of incredible circus while they avoid predators, navigate severe environments, and learn to work together. Complete with hilarious slapstick comedy for the kids, and…

Newcastle Music Festival: Kaleidoscope

Newcastle Conservatorium of Music Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW
Cedar Rose Newman performs with Simon Tedeschi in a concert spanning several styles and periods of music: a veritable musical kaleidoscope. These dynamic performers are not to be missed. Their program includes Schubert's Sonata for violin and piano in A major, Prokoviev's 5 Melodies and the Gershwin/Heifetz Porgy and Bess Suite…

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