Co-director and cellist Chris Howlett on how the Bendigo Chamber Music Festival gives back to a mighty, art-loving regional community.

Alongside this year's Fellows, the SSO has also announced the addition of a new conducting stream for next year's Fellowship Program.

A lively and entertaining concert featuring two local musicians with a bodacious Bendigo bounce.

For its fifth year, the Festival offers a lineup of classic chamber works performed by leading Australian artists.