A round-up of our recent news reports.

The AFCM's new Emerging Composer initiative will see young composers have their works performed, toured, recorded and released.

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Arriving in Australia this month, British clarinettist Michael Collins chats about his fast-paced career and surviving two terrible setbacks.

Andrew Ford explains how he was given permission to write his “free ramble”, which has its premiere at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music.

Composer Erik Satie, jazz singer Lisa Simone, clarinettist Michael Collins, a deep dive into a brand-new Carmen, and a Broadway hit about a 16-year-old going on 70. Limelight's July issue is essential reading.

Paul Dean talks his new clarinet quintet premiering at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music with Michael Collins, his childhood clarinet hero.

AFCM ends 35-year relationship with Townsville. Decision to leave made a certainty by city council's rejection of new concert hall plan.

Composer Erik Satie, jazz singer Lisa Simone, clarinettist Michael Collins, a deep dive into a brand-new Carmen, and a Broadway hit about a 16-year-old going on 70. Limelight's July issue is essential reading.

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townville works because it's off-the-radar, not despite it, says Artistic Director Jack Liebeck.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Ian Potter Foundation funding to be funnelled into expanding AFCM's regional reach and developing its programs for emerging and local musicians.