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The Goldners celebrate their 29th anniversary with an exquisite program spanning 220 years from Beethoven to Australia’s very own Harry Sdraulig.

Paul Riley picks out some of the best classical music festivals to look out for in Australia and New Zealand

After a stellar debut in 2021, Blackheath Chamber Music Festival returns in April 2022 for a wonderful 4-day ANZAC weekend of exquisite classical music, featuring Lior and some of Australia’s outstanding artists – sourced nationally, internationally and locally. Featuring a dozen concerts and 45 top-drawer artists, the festival – this year with the theme of…

“Under Pressure” (David Bowie Tribute), 2017 Will and Garrett Huxley. IT’LL be sequins, surrealism and sweet vibes in the National Portrait Gallery from 7-11pm on Friday, May 14, with inflatable sculptures, vocals, moves and colourful costumes by Victorian creative artists The Huxleys. As well, DJ Charlie Villas, Jazida, drag-man Guy Alias and performer Simone Page Jones will all be in action. Includes a peek at “Australian Love Stories”, too. Bookings essential. THE He...

Music / Four Winds Festival 2021, Bermagui, April 2-4. Reviewed by ROB KENNEDY. MUSIC and the arts filled the air at the 21st outing for the Four Winds Festival held in Bermagui over the Easter long weekend – part one. After a year’s hiatus because of COVID-19 restrictions, the Four Winds Festival was back stronger than before. This festival showcased many styles of music, dance, poetry, spoken word and more from across the artistic spectrum. The theme for this year’s festival was “Rec...

Creative director of the Four Winds Festival, Lindy Hume. Photo: Lisa Herbert. THE sense of excitement is palpable at the Four Winds office in Bermagui as its inaugural creative director, Lindy Hume, takes over the reins for the 2021 and 2022 Easter fes tivals.  Hume is one of Australia’s best-known festival and opera directors, with stints heading up Sydney Festival, Perth International Arts Festival, West Australian Opera, Victoria State Opera, OzOpera and Opera Queensland, but she’s no ...

MUSICA VIVA Announces Concert Program For 2021 The 2021 concert program comprises of a unique line-up of the very best of Australian musical talent.by BWW News Desk Musica Viva Australia has announced its eagerly anticipated 2021 national concert series, the first program under the artistic leadership of Artistic Director Paul Kildea. The 2021 concert program comprises of a unique line-up of the very best of Australian musical talent in a series of works that celebrates great composers alongsi...

Castlemaine State Festival unveils 2021 program, feat. Josh Teskey, Archie Roach and more Josh Teskey and Ash Grunwald Words by Talia Rinaldo One of Australia’s most important regional arts festivals is back. Returning for its 23rd event, the Castlemaine State Festival has unveiled its expansive 2021 program, promising a stacked festival of music, physical theatre, circus, dance, literature, visual art, film and free events. What you need to know The biennial festival returns to Ca...