Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Ngapa William Cooper

Newcastle Conservatorium of Music Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW
In 2014, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra joined with composer Nigel Westlake and singer/songwriter Lior to present Compassion – and it proved a huge hit, winning awards and becoming an instant audience favourite. In 2024, the Orchestra reunites with Westlake and Lior for their rich new collaboration with language activist Lou…

Editor's Choice Event Series The Stars Turn

The Song Company: The Stars Turn

Newcastle Conservatorium of Music Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW
The Song Company embarks on a tour showcasing four decades of music-making by Australian composers. The program includes Peter Sculthorpe’s 1970 masterpiece The Stars Turn, Elena Kats-Chernin’s Mater, Nigel Butterley’s Nightfall from Paradise Unseen, more recent works by Katy Abbott and Alice Chance, and the world premiere of Angus Davison’s Lime…

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.

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: 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…

Newcastle Music Festival: Roderick Williams – Masterclass

Newcastle Conservatorium of Music Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW
A rare opportunity for singers and audience alike, to observe a master at work - Roderick Williams in Masterclass. According to Roderick Williams, “A masterclass is not a singing lesson. It is an opportunity for a student to work with a professional singer in an informal atmosphere considering the approach…

Newcastle Music Festival: Roderick Williams in Recital

Newcastle Conservatorium of Music Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW
Roderick Williams OBE, the baritone singer who thrilled us all with his Coronation appearance, performs in Newcastle, by special invitation, in his only NSW concert. Roderick will also conduct a Masterclass in the afternoon prior to the concert. Don’t miss these special Festival Encore events!

The Song Company: Fire Songs & Madrigals

Newcastle Conservatorium of Music Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW
Acclaimed Artistic Director of the Adelaide Chamber Singers, Christie Anderson takes the mantle of both Guest Director and ensemble member of The Song Company in this beautifully curated program of unaccompanied songs and madrigals that will set your heart ablaze. Join Australia's finest ensemble singers in this journey of heightened…