OTHER EVENTS

Sunday 30 March, 1pm
Rowlee Wines, Nashdale, NSW

Ensemble Offspring hits the road to visit Rowlee Wines in Orange for a special Lunch & Concert performance of Songbirds - the Aussie bush comes to a winery setting as we riff with the birds in a beguiling program of new Australian chamber music.

Tuesday 15 April, 1pm
Hobart Town Hall, Hobart,TAS

Artistic Director and percussionist, Claire Edwardes is joined by former EO pianist, Zubin Kanga, for this special Lunchbox Concert in Hobart presented by Van Diemen’s Band.

Tuesday 16 April, 1pm
Princess Theatre, Launceston, TAS

Artistic Director and percussionist, Claire Edwardes is joined by former EO pianist, Zubin Kanga, for this special Lunchbox Concert in Launceston presented by Van Diemen’s Band.

Sunday 25 May, 3pm
St John Paul College Theatre, Coffs Harbour, NSW

EO returns to Coffs Harbour to present, To Listen, to Sing, a musical celebration of stories reflecting culture, country and connection from almost 10 years of Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers with works for flute, clarinet, cello and percussion.

Thursday 26 June, 7pm
Friday 27 June, 7pm
The Studio, Sydney Opera House

North meets south and freshwater meets saltwater when Darwin based Arafura Music Collective join forces with Ensemble Offspring at the Sydney Opera House. Featuring special guests Yuwaalaraay woman Nardi Simpson and Djapa woman Melanie Mununggurr, in a weaving of cultures, instrumental chamber music, beat poetry and dreaming stories.

Thursday 10 July
Friday 11 July
Saturday 12 July
Melbourne, VIC

A fun-filled family event featuring Ensemble Offspring alongside Orchestra Victoria presenting Tim Gray’s (Gumbayngirr / Wiradjuri / Bidjigal), new work based on the picture book, Bila’s Big Dance. Suitable for families with young children aged 5-8 years.

Saturday 19 July, 3pm
The Malachi Gilmore Hall, Oberon, NSW

Oberon welcomes Ensemble Offspring back to the Malachi Gilmore Hall to perform To Listen, To Sing, a musical celebration of stories reflecting culture, country and connection from almost 10 years of Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers with works for flute, clarinet, cello and percussion.

Saturday 2 August, 7pm
The Art House, Wyong, NSW

Ensemble Offspring returns to Wyong’s fabulous Art House for our wildly popular Songbirds program. A trio of flutes, clarinets, percussion and pre-recorded sound expertly capture the magic of our Australian birdsong from composers such as Robert Davidson, Brenda Gifford and more.

Saturday 8 November, 7:30pm
Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, NSW

Ensemble Offspring travels to the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music to present this special performance of To Listen, To Sing featuring the music of First Nations composers including works by Newcastle local musician and composer, Adam Manning.

Saturday 15 November, 7pm
The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre, Sutherland, NSW

For the first time, EO performs at The Pavilion in Sutherland presenting our much loved trio program Songbirds where we riff with the birds in a beguiling program of new Australian chamber music.

Sunday 30 November, 4pm
The Twyford, Merimbula, NSW

Ensemble Offspring travels south to perform Songbirds at the Twyford, Merimbula. This virtuosic performance of Australia’s leading composers sends audiences on a musical journey through nature where birdsong leads the way.