An intimate recital of classical and contemporary piano music, exploring meditative sounds from JS Bach to Nat Bartsch.

Saturday 12 November | 2-3pm | GPAC Theatre 

This event is intended to allow the listener to engage in a deep listening experience, and to come to this style music however they feel comfortable to do so. Audience members will be seated on stage around the performer, relaxing in bean bags and chairs, while drenched in low blue light.

Josh Hooke is an award winning musician based in Melbourne, Australia. He performs regularly as a recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician throughout Australia, as well as in Europe and the UK. He has studied with a number of eminent pianists, including Ian Holtham, Imogen Cooper in London, as well as Paul Badura-Skoda in Vienna.

Full Program:

-JS Bach- Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106: I. Sonatina (Arr. J Hooke)



-Fr. Chopin- Etude in A flat major Op. 25 No. 1 “Aeolian Harp”



-Claude Debussy- Préludes Book I, L. 117: IV. Des pas sur la niege



-JS Bach/Vivaldi- Concerto in D minor, BWV 569: II. Sicillienne (Arr. J Hooke)



-Jack Vanzet/Josh Hooke- Composite 2



-Claude Debussy- Preludes Book I, L. 117: X. La cathedral engloutie



-Anne Boyd- Market Gardens and Musicians



-Fr. Chopin- Prelude in D flat major, Op. 28 No. 15 “Raindrop”



-Nat Bartsch- Leap one



-Claude Debussy- Preludes Book I, L. 117: VIII. La fille aux cheveux de lin



-Franz Schubert- Impromptu in A flat, D. 935 No. 2



-JS Bach- Keyboard Concerto in F minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo (Arr. J Hooke)



-Robert Schumann- Arabesque in C, Op. 18



-WA Mozart- Adagio “for glass harmonica,” K. 356

The Strzelecki Stringbusters with support act The Reel Deal will provide a Good Natured Riot for one and all!

Saturday 1 October | GPAC Theatre

In the timeless tradition of the Hayride & Medicine show String Band entertainment, The Strzelecki Stringbusters combine elements of Ole Time Country, Bluegrass, Blues and Jug band sounds with good humoured banter and audience participation.

The fourteen piece strong ensemble hailing from the hills and hollers of the northern slopes of Gippsland Strzelecki Ranges play fiddles, mandolins, guitars, banjo, ukulele, harmonica and the odd kazoo, locked down with a rock solid double bass and combined with soaring harmony vocals.

The boundless enthusiasm and sheer love of the music and a myriad of great tunes results in a “good natured musical riot”.

Formed in 2003, these boys know how to entertain a crowd. An exhilarating and memorable musical experience is assured with The Stringbusters on board…and be ready to join in and sing along!

The Reel Deal is Gippsland’s own Celtic Rock group. They perform an energetic style of music featuring strong vocals, melodies played on traditional instruments and rhythms played on modern rock instruments.

Enjoy the lively set of crowd favourite covers by The Pogues, Flogging Molly, The Rumjacks, Dropkick Murphy, The Go Set and others.

We invite you to join us for a celebration of Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Thursday 18 May | 7.30pm | GPAC Main Theatre

Clearwater Revival, as we walk-through the life and music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others.

From their album debut in 1968 to their last album in 1972, CCR was a juggernaut of phenomenal proportions. No other band has created such an impact in such a short time.

The Creedence Clearwater Collective brings to the stage a six piece band – with a guest Saxophonist and a vocalist that emulates John Fogerty’s distinct vocals – to capture the unique CCR sound.

You do not want to hear through the grapevine that you missed out on this hit-packed production.

Join us, a real-life travelling band.

A performance dedicated to orchestral and choral works.

Friday 14 October | 7.00PM | The Little Theatre

This is an opportunity for all Junior and Secondary Academy musicians from St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School’s Traralgon and Warragul campuses to perform together in a large ensembles format, drawing and expanding on the ensemble skills they have developed in Semester 1. 

Open to selected students, the Academy of Music offers a dedicated focus for the development of students’ chamber, orchestral and musical skills. With specialist orchestral instrumentalists and vocal tutors, an opportunity for solo and chamber performances will be available both internally and externally at a range of venues.

Incorporating live concert exposure and collaboration with professional performers, the Academy of Music is sure to inspire students and take their learning and musical skills to another level.

Don't miss Baker Boy on his first headline tour of regional Victoria! 

Following a triumphant slot at the 2021 AFL Grand Final in Perth, Baker Boy had to reschedule his biggest national tour due to pandemic logistics. Eventually hitting the road in April was a "mindblowing" experience. The Yolŋu superstar relishes keeping people on their toes and he’s reveling a nostalgic side with his first single since 2021's acclaimed debut album Gela. The dancer, rapper and singer has reimagined Bernard Fanning's acoustic folk 'Wish You Well' as a feel-good hip-hop anthem alongside the Powderfinger frontman himself.

Five years after he broke out with the empowering 'Cloud 9' and winning the first of successive National Indigenous Music Awards; Baker Boy is a pop culture phenom, amassing over 55m streams globally. In 2021 he received an Order Of Australia (OAM) medal. That October, Baker Boy aired Gela – a chronicle of identity and personal growth – led by the ARIA Gold jam 'Cool As Hell'. A triple j Feature Album, Gela landed at #3 on the ARIA Albums Chart and was included in prestigious 'Best Of The Year' lists (cue: The Guardian Australia, Tone Deaf, NME, Junkee, AU Review, Yamaha, Double J, Beat, Broadsheet) and nominated for the Australian Music Prize. Over summer, the festive 'My Mind', featuring G Flip, became Baker Boy's latest entry in the Hottest 100, while 'Ride', with a soulful Yirrmal, was shortlisted for the APRA Song Of The Year.

Additional accolades included striking covers on NME Australia, The Big Issue, Spectrum (Melb, Syd), features in Rolling Stone Magazine Australia, The Music, Pilerats, radio album features on 3RRR, 4ZZZ and tonnes of support across playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music & Soundcloud.

This live edutainment extravaganza is jam packed with all your favourite Pevan & Sarah bangers.

Pevan & Sarah are bringing the joy of their Cub Club music to theatres around the country.

Together, the big friendly tiger and his pocket rocket bestie will rock the house with a performance that’s equal parts musical, educational, hilarious and downright FUN! After two years of being beamed into classrooms and homes for remote learning, Pevan & Sarah are bringing the joy of their Cub Club music to theatres around the country.

Students will sing, learn and laugh their way through a fifty-minute adventure with the dynamic duo as they role play a “typical” day in the classroom. This interactive performance will weave its way through many points of the literacy and numeracy curriculum as well as highlighting key early years experiences such as teamwork, social skills and building resilience.

Prepare your little ones for an excursion like no other and one they’ll never forget. So don your tiger ears, brush up on your favourite lyrics and get ready to rock because Pevan & Sarah can’t wait to see you all!

Join Phia, Elly Poletti and the beloved Melbourne Indie Voices for this joyous sing session.

Come down to our Lost Dogs' Disco bar, grab a lyric sheet and become part of the mass audience choir, learning backing vocals to a secret song to be announced soon!

In a special not-to-be-missed appearance, Elly Poletti will then join the Sing Session to sing lead with her unmistakeable voice, backed by you. No previous experience necessary!

We kick off at 7PM. Make sure you get down on time so you can partake in the entire performance, total immersion in the entire night is recommended (trust us)!

About Melbourne Indie Voices

So, where did this all begin? Back in early 2016, Phia wanted to highlight and celebrate the work of her favourite contemporary artists and she thought what better way than to get together with her mates and sing about it. What began as a weekly drop-in session at her house with around 20 people quickly grew in popularity, and before long, it needed to find a bigger home. 

Today the choir has over 240 members and a permanent rehearsal space in the heart of Coburg. We have performed and collaborated with a growing list of legendary Australian artists including Paul Kelly, Jen Cloher, Vika & Linda Bull, Ali Barter, Paul Dempsey, Ainslie Wills, Stella Donnelly and Clare Bowditch. 

They usually throw an end of year celebration to show off everything we’ve worked on. In 2019 they sold out Melbourne’s iconic Forum Theatre. Twice!

Kick back after dark with some of Victoria's finest music acts

Saturday 25 June 2022 | 7 - 10PM | Outdoors

Melbourne future soul artist Emma Volard, will be joined by Darcy Fox and Meredith Louise in a relaxed night of grooves and beats.

Emma Volard



Emma Volard is a future soul queen whose compositions break the boundaries of soul music by fusing elements of jazz harmony, broken beat and gut-wrenching lyricism to create a cosmic ether of spiritual dance music.

The chaotic and spontaneous interplay within their live show captures a raw and organic energy effervescent of the underground soul scene in the UK. For Emma, it is clear that her music is deeply rooted in seeking justice and storytelling with political, environmental and personal undertones that share her own reality and reflect upon universal truths.

Emma’s vulnerable personal lens in the industry shows a sensitivity towards life’s foibles that she believes is “influenced by the presence of her non-verbal severely autistic and epileptic sister Adelaide” in her upbringing. Through her distinct lyrical expression and incessant groove, Emma hopes to continue to provide a voice for not only her sister but a voice for change in today’s modern diaspora; a voice for those who aren’t heard.

Darcy Fox

Darcy Fox is a folk/pop artist with a passion for great melodies and inspiring lyrics. Hailing from Gippsland, Australia, this charismatic singer and songwriter combines stunning melodies with infectious grooves and great beats, in order to create a catchy, yet direct and edgy sound. Ever since the age of 15, she’s been singing and playing the guitar, echoing the sound of classic country and folk music, with a modern edge – independently releasing an 2 EP’S, an album and multiple singles.

Throughout the span of her blossoming career, Darcy received praise from audiences and music industry insiders alike. She became a finalist in the 2013 Telstra Road to Discovery competition, and she won the Blues, Roots, and Beyond competition in 2015 at the Queenscliff Music festival. However her greatest achievement so far is being the first soloist to win the Push Start battle of the bands competition, competing against 350 Victorian bands. Using her loop pedal she creates a huge one man band show with powerful guitar and vocal loops to create her own wall of sound.

Meredith Louise

Meredith Louise is a singer, songwriter, musician and Registered Music Therapist currently residing on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people. Combining infectious grooves with words that make you think, Meredith creates a sonic tapestry of jazz, neo-soul, R&B, and folk. Her strong vocals and colourful lyrics create rich imagery that takes the listener on a journey into the human condition. Intrigued by stories and the common threads that weave us together, Meredith writes songs about people, places and landscapes, and how we can find our way back to our truth. 

Produced by Adriano Pruscino (Trad Ukiyo, Jose Luansing), Meredith’s lush debut single No More Hiding (released May 13th 2022) is about getting out of your own way and stepping into your power. She reminds us that the answers we seek are within - if we dare to listen to them. This is Meredith's emergence on Melbourne's vast neo soul scene, and she is stepping out with a sound that is uniquely hers.

A word from Meredith:

"My mother's side of the family is from Warragul and I spent much of my childhood on the lands of the Gunaikurnai (Gippsland). The landscape is some of the most breathtaking and I have fond memories of time in and around Noojee standing among the Mountain Ash - something quite special as a small child. I am so very excited to once again return to Gippsland to celebrate Lost Dogs' Disco and share my music with the community."

Join us for a musical adventure as we Meet the Orchestra and learn more about the sounds, stories and instruments of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Tuesday 10 May | 11AM | GPAC Theatre on stage

The MSO has something for every member of the family – with concerts designed for the littlest of audience members as well as their accompanying adults. Go on the road with the MSO as we take a musical trip through some of the best classical music ever written. This is the kids’ chance to get rowdy, get on board, and get up close to the music of a world-class orchestra.

Together the musicians of the MSO will perform music to dance to (Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet), music that makes us want to sing (Bizet’s Carmen) and music from beloved stories (Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet). Conductor Nicholas Bochner will be there to introduce audiences to each of the instruments and musicians, and to explain what makes this music so special.

Conductor/Presenter Nicholas Bochner with musicians of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s 2022 regional touring activities are supported by Creative Victoria, the Freemasons Foundation Victoria, the Robert Salzer Foundation, the John T Reid Charitable Trusts and the Sir Andrew & Lady Fairley Foundation.

Forget the kitchen pots and pans, bring the kids to make some noise at our place!

Join Steve in a hands-on, musical experience where there are buckets of percussion instruments and a whole heap of energy to create The Big Samba.

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