ANAM 2026

Join us in 2026 as we celebrate ANAM's 30th year and our final year with Paavali Jumppanen as ANAM Artistic Director.

"Welcome to a very special year of music-making celebrating ANAM’s 30th anniversary. We look back with a sense of pride and accomplishment; we look to the present day with keen curiosity and observation; and most importantly,
we look to our future with optimism and excitement."

— Paavali Jumppanen, ANAM Artistic Director

At the heart of ANAM’s 30th year is the ANAM30 Gala Concert, with Simone Young AM leading the ANAM Orchestra at Melbourne Recital Centre. Celebrating three decades of music-making, we will bring together ANAM musicians past and present to share the stage and celebrate an important chapter in ANAM’s story.

Simone Young. Photo provided by the artist.
Simone Young. Photo by Jamie Williams.

To mark Paavali Jumppanen’s final year as ANAM Artistic Director, we invite you to a special farewell concert Shared Memories planned in recognition of his leadership and the spirit of curiosity and openness he has fostered throughout his time at ANAM.

Paavali Jumppanen. Photo by Mark Bond.

Thirty years, in human terms, is just the beginning of the most interesting and generous part of life – a time of maturity and new horizons. For ANAM, it’s no different.

We look forward to celebrating with you in 2026!

EXPLORE ANAM EVENTS

Highlights of ANAM’s 2026 Season:

ANAM30 Gala with Simone Young AM conducting the ANAM Orchestra
The ANAM Orchestra also returns to St Kilda Town Hall for three concerts with Richard Tognetti and Giordano Bellincampi
ANAM at the Convent continues with concerts curated by ANAM musicians, faculty, alumni and guests – plus a new series In Conversation
Guest artists include the Lutosławski Quartet, ELISION Ensemble, Affinity Quartet, Arcadia Winds, and Ensemble Offspring, with many ANAM alumni returning to celebrate three decades of creative collaboration
As well as our own anniversary, we will celebrate the centenary of the uncompromising György Kurtág with the concert Kurtág and Friends, performed by ANAM musicians
A special concert series exploring 'what is sacred?' in the Good Shepherd Chapel
Shared Memories with ANAM Artistic Director Paavali Jumppanen and ANAM musicians
Masterclasses with Sergei Nakariakov, Lucas Debargue, Kirill Gerstein, and more
Soundbites and Recitals curated by ANAM musicians, including the world premieres of ANAM Set works
The much-loved Mostly Mozart series at Melbourne Recital Centre
And our end of year Festival (details to be announced in 2026)

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ANAM plays a crucial role in the development of the next generation of artistic leaders, those who will shape Australia's cultural wellbeing and vibrancy. With the help of ANAM donors, we ensure that the best and brightest musicians of their generation can immerse themselves in ANAM’s world-class performance training program.

By supporting ANAM you are helping us build a richer musical future for all Australians.
For more information about giving to ANAM, please contact us at support@anam.com.au

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