Sounds of Australia Festival

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This year's festival will explore our homegrown music with works from across the nation, some of which are making their way to ANAM for the first time.  

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A New Energy

Showcases contemporary works that echo the land’s timeless rhythms, resilience, and playful spirit through compositions by Miriama Young, Anne Cawrse, Richard Mills, and Rachel Bruerville.

On Tradition

Presents the exploration of European influences with First Nations connections and avant-garde innovation, as seen in works by Sutherland, Gifford, Grainger, and Harvey.

Thursday 28 November 7pm Friday 29 November 7pm
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Our Sound

The journey across Australia’s musical landscape continues with Holly Harrison’s Airbender channeling raw energy and Stuart Greenbaum’s 800 Million Heartbeats reflecting on life’s fragility, all contributing to the evolving identity of Australian sound.


Sacred Sky

The final concert of the festival, Sacred Sky, features Nigel Westlake’s String Quartet No. 3 Sacred Sky and Kate Tempany’s Wimmera-Mallee, a captivating fusion of Australian landscapes and Hindustani music brought to life by ANAM musicians and Adrian McNeil on the sarod. 

Saturday 30 November 3pm Saturday 30 November 7pm
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Please note: DINNER BOX pre-orders for in between Saturday's performances have now closed


 Anne Cawrse's new Piano Quartet is commissioned by John Daley AM in memory of Professor David Penington AC.


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For this event, tickets booked in advance are offered on a "pay what you wish" basis. In addition to a Standard price, we offer the option of paying A Little Extra for those who would like to contribute a little more, as well as the option of paying A Little LessRead more about the change here.

If you are booking over the phone, simply tell us your preferred ticket price. Tickets purchased at the door will be available at the Standard price and are subject to availability.

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