Highlights coming up in February:
- Flinders Lane Community Voices begins a brand new term! Join this friendly, free and inclusive, lunchtime singing group.
Not sure about your CMVic membership status or would like to support us by joinging up? Then click here. CMVic membership offers 20% on everything you purchase from the CMVic store (e.g. songbooks, bookings to CMVic events), and a heap of music and leadership resources to help you make music and connect with others in your community.
If you would like to list an event contact us! Take a look below at the full listings...
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› Flinders Lane Community Voices - New Term!
Feb06
toMar13:00 to 14:0026
Location: Ross House, Sue Healy Room, 247 Flinders Lane - Open in Google Maps
It's back! Treat yourself to a FREE weekly sing with Flinders Lane Community Voices from Thursday 6 February. Based in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, FLCV is a fun, relaxed and inclusive singing group open to everyone. It's a great way to celebrate the fact it's almost Friday each week; no experience is needed and no bookings are required, simply pop along, open your mouth and go with the flow! FLCV is a supportive, all abilities and accessible choir – no limitations, and an opportunity for learning, giving and receiving. Bring your friends! Flinders Lane Community Voices is led on alternate…
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› 2020 CMVic Music Camp at Grantville
May29
toMay31
Location: Grantville Lodge, 200 Grantville-Glen Alvie Rd, - Open in Google Maps
Save the date! CMVic’s annual music camp is coming back for 2020, packed once again with music-making opportunities to keep you singing and playing from dawn til dusk across two magical days! A wide variety of participatory workshops will be offered guaranteed to keep you going until the sun sets across Westernport Bay and beyond. There'll be plenty of opportunity to share your skills with other players and singers of all ages and abilities, be guided by experienced facilitators, challenge and extend yourself with something new. Or take the plunge and run your own workshop with full support from the folk at CMVic. Tailor… Save the date! CMVic’s annual music camp is coming back for 2020, packed once again with music-making opportunities to keep you singing and playing from dawn til dusk across two magical days! A wide variety of participatory workshops will be offered guaranteed to keep you going until the sun sets across Westernport Bay and…
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› Welcome to MUSO – our 2020 ukulele revolution!
Jan20
toMar19:00 to 20:3016
Beginning Monday, 20 January, we are growing a new ukulele community! Each fortnight MUSOs will boldly enter new uke territory with songs and arrangements designed to extend current skills and learn new ones. Comfortable beginner strummers* through to accomplished noodlers will all find something of interest at MUSO and we promise…
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› Musical Generations: Intergenerational music class
Jan22
toMar17:00 to 18:0019
Location: Darebin North West Uniting Church, 399A Murray Road, - Open in Google Maps
Fantastic opportunity for intergenerational singing and play in Preston with the fabulous Katie Hull-Brown. Entry for children is free! Thursdays during school term. 9:30 - 10:30. Adults $5 per week; children free. An intergenerational music class operating during school terms connecting families with young children and older adults to move and…
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› Just Holler West
Jan29
toMar13:00 to 14:0025
Location: 30a Pickett St Footscray (hall is set back from the street, behind the church). - Open in Google Maps
Just Holler Choir are very excited to announce we are starting a new community choir in Footscray and we would love for you to share this with your networks. Just Holler are a contemporary choir who sing a mix of a cappella and lightly accompanied pop and indie. You do…
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› Threshold Choir Rehearsal
Feb02
toOct15:00 to 17:0004
Location: Venue tbc - Open in Google Maps
We're a fledgling group of Threshold Singers and are training to be able to attend the bedsides of people who are dying to share some soothing songs and our presence. Short, mostly 3 part songs with beautiful lyrics with spiritual and/or open meaning. The repertoire will equip us to serve…
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› Ukulele for Beginners at Phoenix Park
Feb03
toMar13:45 to 14:4523
Location: Phoenix Park Community House, 22 Rob Roy Rd, - Open in Google Maps
Always wanted to play an instrument? Why not try ukelele - or ukulele! Whichever way you spell it, it is one of the easiest instruments you'll find. All ages can learn with instruction for beginners to those with a little experience. Come and strum along, learn chords and expand your…
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› Women’s Guitar Group: Daytime
Feb04
toMar13:00 to 14:0026
Location: Newlands Neighbourhood House, 20 Murray Rd, Coburg North - Open in Google Maps
Women’s Guitar Group! Friendly and supportive group for people who identify as female. Learn to play your favourite songs in a fun and safe environment. Learn easy chords and strumming techniques that sound great! For absolute beginners and developing players age 16 and up. …
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› Burwood Beginners Ukuele Group
Feb05
toMar10:15 to 11:1525
Location: Bennettswood Neighbourhood House, 7 Greenwood St - Open in Google Maps
Always wanted to play an instrument? Why not try ukelele - or ukulele! Whichever way you spell it, it is one of the easiest instruments you'll find. All ages can learn with instruction for beginners to those with a little experience. Come and strum along, learn chords and expand your…
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› VoKallista Community Choir Term 1 2020
Feb05
toMar19:30 to 21:3025
Location: Tecoma Uniting Church, 1566 Burwood Hwy, - Open in Google Maps
Who wants to join our merry band? We’re looking forward to another year of singing songs that matter and being part of events that make change. If that’s your thing, you’ll love being a part of our choir family. Vokallista are a vibrant fun loving choir who love to sing…
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› Women’s Guitar Group: Evening
Feb06
toMar17:00 to 18:0026
Location: Newlands Neighbourhood House, 20 Murray Rd, Coburg North - Open in Google Maps
Join us to learn to play your favourite songs in a small friendly group. Learn easy chords and strumming techniques that sounds great! For absolute beginners and developing players age 16 and up. Thursdays 7pm - 8pm, 8 sessions from Feb 6, $80/$65 Bookings…
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› Wyndukes Ukestra Term 1 2020
Feb06
toApr19:00 to 20:3002
Location: Old Shire Offices, Room 4. 47 Watton St, Werribee. - Open in Google Maps
Wyndukes Ukestra - Contemporary Ukulele group Wyndukes ensemble plays Ukestrated popular songs, meaning there are multiple ukuleles and vocal parts on each song. New members very welcome - all levels! This is a really fun, ongoing group. We play songs by Bruce Springsteen, Justin Beiber, Fleetwood Mac, Beatles,…
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› Love to Sing? Join us! Pollyphonics Choir 2020
Feb06
toMar19:30 to 21:3019
Location: Norma Richardson Hall, 15 Buckland street, Woodend Anglican - Open in Google Maps
Conducted by vibrant choral conductor, Polly Christie, this mixed voice choir sings a blend of soul, global folk, African rhythms and delicious harmonies. The choir is open to all lovers of singing, especially those who have had some previous experience. Join us! Term One, 2020 starts Feb 6th. 7.30pm-9.30pm
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› Friday Sing for Fun: Tecoma
Feb07
toMar13:00 to 14:3027
Location: Mt Evelyn Community House 50 Wray Crescent, - Open in Google Maps
Short, easy part songs and rounds, longer well known songs in a colourful mix of styles. Sessions are inclusive of people of all ages, abilities and no experience is needed. Harmony made easy. Enjoy singing in a group. Casual attendance fine. Fridays 1 - 2.30pm At Mt…
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› Balwyn North Ukulele Beginners Group
Feb13
toMar09:15 to 10:1526
Location: Trentwood Hub, 2 Centre Way - Open in Google Maps
Always wanted to play an instrument? Why not try ukelele - or ukulele! Whichever way you spell it, it is one of the easiest instruments you'll find. All ages can learn with instruction for beginners to those with a little experience. Come and strum along, learn chords and expand your…
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› Bushfire Appeal Concert
Feb15
toMar15
Location: Deakin Edge, Fed Square Flinders Street - Open in Google Maps
Trio Anima Mundi and the International Academy of Musical Arts is proud to announce this special concert. TAM is joined by many musician friends for this one-off event to raise money to support those affected by the current bushfire crisis. Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of beautiful music, featuring…
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› The Remedy of Song! Community Choir with Bonnie Smith
Feb16
toMar14:00 to 15:3015
Location: Next Level Studios 325 Victoria street - Open in Google Maps
What to expect: Sound baths, mindful breathing, improvising over chanted melodies. We will learn uplifting liberation songs and get a chance to perform at the end of the term!! This is a chance for you to connect to community, learn singing techniques and enjoy the relaxing…
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› Community Singing - Churchill
Feb15:00 to 17:0029
Location: 9-11 Philip Pde - Open in Google Maps
Enjoy an afternoon of singing , meeting like minded people, letting your hair down and having fun. No singing experience required. Family friendly. Just come as you are! Hosted by Community Singing Churchill. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/183813729514702/
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› Melbourne Welsh Male Choir CONCERT & NEWSLETTER
Feb15:00 to 16:0029
Location: MLC's James Tatoulis Auditorium, 207 Barkers Rd - Open in Google Maps
Our next concert will be our annual ST DAVID'S DAY CONCERT at MLC's James Tatoulis Auditorium at 207 Barkers Rd, Kew on SATURDAY 29TH FEBRUARY AT 3PM featuring ERFYL TOMOS JONES from Aberhosen, Machynlleth who was winner of the David Ellistrophy- the Blue Riband for soloists in Wales. Erfyl will be joined by two of Australia’s best young female vocalists CHLOE HARRIS and AMELIA WAWRZON both of whom are well known to regular choir patrons. Expect solos,duets, joint items with the choir and much more. As part of our response to the devastation caused by the fires which have ravaged Southern Australia the choir will be donating part of the profits from its upcoming Welsh Celebration for St David’s Day Concert to the CFA Volunteer Welfare Appeal. Book now via https://www.melbournewelshchoir.com.au/tickets. Access the newsletter at https://publ.maillist-manage.com/click.zc?od=2d5a885a69b60a97284be34045119040b1185630859ca1fd0&repDgs=152a3d0276d3219e&linkDgs=152a3d0276d3572c&mrd=152a3d0276d3205d&m=1. NEWSLETTER 33 - FEBRUARY 2020 - Welcome to our 33rd Newsletter - we hope you enjoy it. Rehearsals: 7pm Wednesday evenings at Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood. 3134. committee@melbournewelshchoir.com.au
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› Emotionworks Cut opera Bushfire appeal concert
Mar17:00 to 18:0001
Location: ST KILDA SPORTS CLUB (LAWN BOWLS) 66 FITZROY ST - Open in Google Maps
COME AND HEAR YOUR FAVOURITE CUT OPERA SINGERS AND BAND AND SUPPORT THE WILDLIFE THAT HAS BEEN SO BADLY RAVAGED IN THE RECENT BUSHFIRES! Launching our new concept of an informal variety concert presenting our favourite opera fusion highlights from all our shows and featuring the cut opera house combo with a stunning array of our top line singers. 5PM SUNDAY 1ST MARCH AT THE ST KILDA SPORTS CLUB (LAWN BOWLS) 66 FITZROY ST, ST KILDA. All artists and venue are donating their efforts and all proceeds will go to the world wildlife fund - Australia (the Australian wildlife and nature recovery fund). Entry by cash donation! THERE IS A LIMIT TO NUMBERS SO PLEASE EMAIL JULIE@EMOTIONWORKS.COM OR CUTOPERA@GMAIL.COM OR PH 0408 687 305 FOR RESERVATION TO ENSURE YOUR ENTRY. COME AND HEAR YOUR FAVOURITE CUT OPERA SINGERS AND BAND AND SUPPORT THE WILDLIFE THAT HAS BEEN SO BADLY RAVAGED IN THE RECENT BUSHFIRES! Launching our new concept of an informal variety concert presenting our favourite opera fusion highlights from all our shows and featuring the cut opera house combo with a stunning array of our top line singers. 5PM SUNDAY 1ST MARCH AT THE ST KILDA SPORTS CLUB (LAWN BOWLS) 66 FITZROY ST, ST KILDA. All artists and venue are donating their efforts and all proceeds will go to the world wildlife fund - Australia (the Australian wildlife and nature recovery fund). Entry by cash donation! THERE IS A LIMIT TO NUMBERS SO PLEASE EMAIL JULIE@EMOTIONWORKS.COM OR CUTOPERA@GMAIL.COM OR PH 0408 687 305 FOR RESERVATION TO ENSURE YOUR ENTRY.
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› Climate Calamity Choir
Mar05
Location: Old Grainstore, Ridgeway - Open in Google Maps
Come to the next Climate Calamity Choir Gathering on Thursday March 5th from 6pm at the Old Grainstore, Ridgeway, Mirboo North. BYO tea and alcoholic/soft drinks (hot drinks provided). We’ll eat at 6 then sing songs old and new till 8-ish. Bring anyone you like.
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› International Women’s Day BYO Picnic
Mar18:00 to 21:0005
Location: Queen Victoria Women's Centre 210 Lonsdale St - Open in Google Maps
Hosted by Queen Victoria Women's Centre and Big Feminist Sing. Bring a plate & join the extraordinary Candy Bowers for dinner. Candy is an award-winning writer, actor, social-activist, comedian & producer; pioneer of a fierce sub-genre of hip hop theatre delving into the heart of radical feminist dreaming.…
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› International Women’s Day Sing and Walk 2020
Mar11:00 to 12:3006
Location: Cherry Lake, Fresno Street entrance, - Open in Google Maps
Hosted by Hobsons Bay City Council and Big Feminist Sing. Join us for a community walk of solidarity and celebration at Cherry Lake Altona for International Women’s Day. There will be a special community performance, coffee and snacks, guest speakers and fabulous women to chat and connect with. International Women’s Day…
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› Elton John tribute night at Glee Bayside
Mar19:00 to 20:1512
Location: Brighton Beach Bowls Club, 2B South Road - Open in Google Maps
We are thrilled to be launching a brand new Glee Club with a fantastic night of Elton John hits! Glee Bayside will get together once a month on a Thursday night at the Brighton Beach Bowls Club to celebrate all our favourite artists. Dress up or don't…
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› Queen singalong night at Geelong Glee Club
Mar19:30 to 20:3019
Location: Beav's Bar, 77 - 79 Little Malop Street - Open in Google Maps
Melbourne's singalong institution is coming to Geelong! And we're launching with an epic singalong of your favourite Queen songs. We'll smash through lots of songs in an hour, have you singing harmonies (even if you've never tried before) and let you do it with a drink in your hand. No…
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› Harmony Day Fika Youth Arts and Music Festival
Mar16:00 to 17:0021
Location: 6 South Road, - Open in Google Maps
Free for children under 12 years. March 21st from 2pm. FIKA 2020 is our 2nd annual event, made up of a variety of acts including musical performances, sketch comedy, kids’ karaoke, Traditional dance, and spoken word. The event forms part of cultural diversity week in Victoria and coincides with Harmony…
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› Visions - Collide
Mar19:00 to 20:0024
Location: fortyfivedownstairs, 47 Flinders Lane - Open in Google Maps
Visions Collide on Tuesday 24 March, 7pm at fortyfivedownstairs. Yelian He (cello), Joseph Lallo (saxophone) and Yasmin Rowe (piano) return to our theatre after their stunning performance last year of Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time with Wilma Smith. Visions celebrates the beginnings of the saxophone with a program of French music that is sure to delight! At fortyfivedownstairs,…
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› Climate Songs in Violet Town
Mar17:00 to 19:0028
Location: Violet Town The Parish B&B 41 Primrose Street, - Open in Google Maps
Join Melbourne based choir leader Jane York for a Big Feminist Sing featuring songs about climate change and our love for our natural environment. Over two hours Jane will take you through a series of songs both short and long that can be lead and sung at…
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› PAVE Festival
Mar29
toApr05
The largest festival in the Dandenong Ranges! THE PAVE FESTIVAL 2020 is an 8-day arts festival offering exclusive performance from a large range of artists. This year’s festival is expanding to over 60 different events! Check out our program for more info! What we see, hear and feel can shape our…
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› Images of Bach
Mar14:00 to 15:0029
Location: fortyfivedownstairs, 47 Flinders Lane - Open in Google Maps
Images of Bach with Zoe Knighton & Pia Johnson on SUNDAY 29 MARCH, 2pm. A rare chance to experience one of the greatest works of classical music in their entirety. Described as ‘sublime’ and ‘heart-breakingly beautiful’, Bach’s six suites for solo cello will be performed by Zoe Knighton of Flinders Quartet. The thirty-six movements are accompanied…
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› Lost in the Groove Free Music Fiesta
Mar30
toApr15:00 to 16:0002
Location: The Bairnsdale Hub, 27 Dalmahoy Street [corner of Dalmahoy + Service Streets] - Open in Google Maps
A free music fiesta happening right in the heart of East Gippsland! *Free singing workshops with multi-award winning band, The Maes *Free instrumental workshops with top Australian musicians, Andy Rigby and East Gippsland’s own John Corby *Free concerts at Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale *Daily street music parade…
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› Imagine You’re a Singer
Apr14:00 to 16:0004
Location: Emerald Community House 356-358 Belgrave-Gembrook Road - Open in Google Maps
Vocal workshop with Clive Weeks. Participants will imagine themselves as already being skilled singers. Be led on a musical journey beginning with a definition of singing, how we do it internally, healthy singing, breath control, warm-ups, how to pitch and how to sing harmonies, finishing with a simple harmony song.…
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› “Bach and Beyond 1: St John Passion” - Melbourne Bach Choir
Apr15:00 to 17:3010
Location: Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre, 21 Sturt Street - Open in Google Maps
The Melbourne Bach Choir and Orchestra conducted by Rick Prakhoff continue their tradition of Good Friday concerts with J.S. Bach’s much-loved St John Passion. Michael Smallwood takes the role of the Evangelist with Adrian Tamburini as Jesus. The four acclaimed aria soloists will be Lorina Gore, soprano, Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo-soprano, Henry…
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› VMC Accredited Drum-Circle Facilitation Training
Apr17
toApr19
Location: Body Voice Centre, 50 Wolverhampton St - Open in Google Maps
This is a fun, experiential, and intensive three-day program that details the different stages and processes involved in leading a community, playing improvised rhythmical music in an empowering and uplifting way. This training is supported by a range of quality resources, and includes ample time for participants to practice the…
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› EISTEDDFOD BY THE BAY
May01
toSep30
Location: Various venues - Open in Google Maps
Eisteddfod On The Bay is actually five separate events and the times for each Section vary slightly from year to year. most Sections are held at Kingston Arts Centre (Nepean Highway Moorabbin) with the Choral Section being held at Kingston City Hall (Nepean Highway Moorabbin). However, these locations have varied in prior years. Each year (in February), we… Eisteddfod On The Bay is actually five separate events and the times for each Section vary slightly from year to year. most Sections are held at Kingston Arts Centre (Nepean Highway Moorabbin) with the Choral Section being held at Kingston City Hall (Nepean Highway Moorabbin). However, these locations have varied in prior years. Each year (in February), we…
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› Spooky Men’s Chorale in Mount Beauty
May24
Location: Mount Beauty Community Centre, Kiewa Crescent - Open in Google Maps
Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts is bringing the Spooky Men’s Chorale to Mount Beauty in May 2020! Spooky Men’s Chorale, Mount Beauty Community Centre, Sunday 24th May, 8 p.m. Tickets on-line at Trybooking, Mount Beauty Hardware, at the door. $25, $20 (members of UKVRA), $10 youth/student.
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› ‘THE MOLDAU’ SURREY HILLS ORCHESTRA
May14:30 to 15:3024
Location: MLC 207 Barkers Rd, - Open in Google Maps
‘THE MOLDAU’ with SURREY HILLS ORCHESTRA. May 24th at MLC Barkers Rd, Kew 2.30pm Try Booking Tickets: $25; $20; Under 16 $10; FAMILY $50 (2adult and 2 under 16). Vivien Spencer, SURREY HILLS ORCHESTRA Inc., www.surreyhillsorchestra.org. 0431 745 713
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› 2020 CMVic Music Camp at Grantville
May29
toMay31
Location: Grantville Lodge, 200 Grantville-Glen Alvie Rd, - Open in Google Maps
Save the date! CMVic’s annual music camp is coming back for 2020, packed once again with music-making opportunities to keep you singing and playing from dawn til dusk across two magical days! A wide variety of participatory workshops will be offered guaranteed to keep you going until the sun sets across Westernport Bay and beyond. There'll be plenty of opportunity to share your skills with other players and singers of all ages and abilities, be guided by experienced facilitators, challenge and extend yourself with something new. Or take the plunge and run your own workshop with full support from the folk at CMVic. Tailor… Save the date! CMVic’s annual music camp is coming back for 2020, packed once again with music-making opportunities to keep you singing and playing from dawn til dusk across two magical days! A wide variety of participatory workshops will be offered guaranteed to keep you going until the sun sets across Westernport Bay and…
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› MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL SINGERS FESTIVAL JUNE 3 - 8, 2020
Jun03
toJun10:00 to 17:0008
Location: TBA - Open in Google Maps
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL SINGERS FESTIVAL, JUNE 3 - 8, 2020. Founding Artistic Director DR JONATHON WELCH AM invites you to join. BE CHALLENGED, INSPIRED & ENTERTAINED! Now in its 11th Anniversary year, Australia's most exciting Singers Festival, for all school & community choirs and individual singers, is proud to present an… MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL SINGERS FESTIVAL, JUNE 3 - 8, 2020. Founding Artistic Director DR JONATHON WELCH AM invites you to join. BE CHALLENGED, INSPIRED & ENTERTAINED! Now in its 11th Anniversary year, Australia's most exciting Singers Festival, for all school & community choirs and individual singers, is proud to present an…
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› 2020 MAJOR WORKSHOPS “Festival of Voices” announced! Tickets on sale
Jul01
toJul12
Location: Various venues in Hobart - Open in Google Maps
Join the 2020, 1 - 12 July for the Festival of Voices. Hobart, Tasmania. Program includes ROSSINI WORKSHOP with GRAHAM ABBOTT: Petite Messe solennelle Workshop in the Hobart Town Hall. Conductor: Graham Abbott, commencing Tuesday 7 July 9.30 am. Followed by Concerts at Federation Concert Hall, Hobart, Rossini Concert: Saturday 11 July…