CONTENT COURTESY AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC
Music in the tropics…sounds like paradise!
Treat yourself to a tropical getaway and enjoy world leading classical music, some of the finest musicians in the world and some fabulous winter warmth.
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music is held in Townsville, North Queensland from 26 July to 4 August, and offers an incredibly diverse and entertaining 10-day program. It features a stellar line-up of 40 international and Australian musicians, with five international artists performing in Australia for the very first time.
Young music makers are a big feature, including violinists Alexandra Conunova from Moldova and Yura Lee from the United States, cellists Johannes Moser from Germany and Finland’s Timo-Veikko Valve (now residing in Sydney), and Australia’s own exports Amy Dickson (saxophone) and Lotte Betts-Dean (soprano).
What’s more, home-grown Aussie boy Connor D’Netto (now residing in the United Kingdom) will be the youngest ever Festival Composer-in-Residence.
UNDER 30 FOR $30
If you’re aged 30 years or under, you can purchase a ticket to any AFCM concert held at the Townsville Civic Theatre for just $30, saving up to $53. Find out more here.
Most of the 30+ concerts over the 10 days are at the Civic Theatre so there’s plenty to choose from, including all of the one-hour Sunset Series concerts and the full-length Evening Concerts. Check out the full program online here.
Townsville is a bustling city and boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year. It offers a thriving foodie culture, some great retail therapy and plenty of things to see and do, including the spectacular Magnetic Island.
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music is in Townsville, North Queensland from Friday 26 July to Sunday 4 August. On sale now. Visit afcm.com.au for more information.
