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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November, 2024 Van Diemen's Band Lunchbox Concert Series Returns to pataway/Burnie with Stellar Final Season Concerts The immensely popular Van Diemen's Band Lunchbox Concert Series continues its successful second season in pataway/Burnie with three extraordinary performances to close out 2024, featuring world-class musicians from both international and local stages. Irish historical harpist Maria Cleary headlines on Thursday, November 21 at 1:05 PM, performing on VDB's brand new Zampieri triple harp alongside VDB's Artistic Director Julia Fredersdorff on Baroque violin. The following week, on Thursday, November 28, the stellar Compass Brass quintet presents a dynamic program spanning from Bach to contemporary Australian works, including Malcolm Arnold's vibrant Quintet and premiering Sacha Dozal's "Hobart" Brass Quintet No. 1. The 2024 season concludes festively on Thursday, December 5 with "Deck The Halls," a joyous

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November, 2024 Van Diemen's Band Lunchbox Concert Series Concludes Spectacular Launceston Season with International Stars The highly successful Van Diemen's Band Lunchbox Concert Series in Launceston concludes with two extraordinary performances at the Princess Theatre, featuring world-class musicians from both international and local stages. Irish historical harpist Maria Cleary headlines the penultimate concert on Wednesday, November 20 at 1:05 PM, performing on VDB's brand new Zampieri triple harp alongside VDB's Artistic Director Julia Fredersdorff on Baroque violin. The series finale on Wednesday, November 27 at 1:05 PM showcases the stellar Compass Brass quintet in a dynamic program spanning from Bach to contemporary Australian works, including Malcolm Arnold's vibrant Quintet and premiering Sacha Dozal's "Hobart" Brass Quintet No. 1. The Lunchbox Concert Series has proven tremendously popular with Launceston audiences throu

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 21 November 2024 Rising Star Carlo Antonioli Joins Australian Youth Orchestra's 2025 European Tour as Associate Conductor ​​ November 2024 - The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) announces the appointment of Carlo Antonioli as Associate Conductor for its highly anticipated 2025 International Tour, made possible through the generous support of the Cybec Foundation. One of Australia's most dynamic young conductors, Antonioli will work alongside acclaimed maestro David Robertson as the orchestra embarks on its first European tour since the pandemic, performing at prestigious venues including the Musikverein in Vienna and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Carlo Antonioli said: "I'm thrilled to be jumping on board as the Associate Conductor for AYO's 2025 International Tour. It's an immense privilege to be able to work with the best young musicians Australia has to offer and prepare them for the world stage. I'm also excited to be working

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 19 November 2024 International Online Chess Tournament Links Tasmania with Bangkok Students from Sacred Heart School Geeveston, Tasmania, and the Australian International School Bangkok (AISB) will compete in a groundbreaking online chess tournament on Wednesday, 20th November 2024 at 12:30 pm AEDT (8:30am Bangkok time). The event bridges over 7,500 kilometres, connecting young chess players through digital technology. The match unites two contrasting worlds: AISB's bustling Southeast Asian metropolis of 15 million people and Sacred Heart's serene setting in Tasmania's Huon Valley, a region known for its apple orchards and pristine wilderness. While their environments differ dramatically, both schools follow the Australian curriculum and share a strong chess culture fostered by dedicated teachers who recognise the game's educational value. "Chess is much more than just a game – it's a powerful educational tool that transforms how our stud

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 19 November 2024 AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA TRANSFORMS ADELAIDE INTO CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR SUMMER 2025 The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) is set to transform Adelaide/Kaurna Country into a hub of musical excellence with its 2025 Summer Music Festival, showcasing 250 of the nation's most promising young classical musicians aged 12-26. Festival Highlights Seven extraordinary concerts: 11, 16, 17, and 18 January 2025 World-class creative direction by Monica Curro (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) Internationally acclaimed conductors Alexander Briger AO (Australian World Orchestra), Natalia Luis-Bassa (Royal College of Music), and Andrew Haveron (Sydney Symphony Orchestra) Composer-in-residence Jessica Wells Host and musical storyteller Ed le Brocq Interactive Festival Experience For the first time, AYO partners with Carclew to create an immersive arts playground from 16-18 January. The Festival Hub on the lawn will feature: Interactive musical installati