The Melbourne Recital Centre has announced its 2026 Primrose Potter Salon lineup for 2026, the first under the watch of new Director of Programming Iain Grandage.

“Melbourne Recital Centre’s reputation as a hub of global and local artistry is one that I, and so many of us, are incredibly proud of,” said Grandage.

“The Primrose Potter Salon has, for many years, been the place where stories are told, careers have been launched, and the connection between audience and artist is second-to-none.”

The Primrose Potter Salon. Photo © Melbourne Recital Centre

According to Grandage, the 140-seat venue is “a space that invites close listening and curiosity” and will host album launches, performances by Australian artists returning home from international careers and cross-cultural collaborations across genres and traditions.

Beginning with the launch of percussionist-composer Claire Edwardes‘ new album Dual Attractor on 18 March, the season ranges widely across genres.

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