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Major funding secured for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s Pathways Program

The AFCM obtained the funding from The Ian Potter Foundation after a record-breaking 2024.

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Theatre review: Watersong, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville

A stunning production by Townsville-based First Nations actors and playwright mines generational family drama.

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Theatre review: As You Like It, Queen's Gardens, Townsville

Sparkling performances and a strong ensemble mark this Shakespeare production.

Architectural render of Townsville Concert Hall. A view from outdoor of a concert hall building in sunny Townsville. Arts funding now gone.
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North Queensland arts community calls for #Artsban as Council pulls $150 million funding

The 40-year fight for a purpose-built concert hall in Townsville has once again hit a dead end and tempers are…

An Indigenous man in dark clothing with one hand to his throat. A didgeridoo is standing next to him.
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Music review: Festival Farewell, Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Townsville Civic Theatre

The finale to the 2024 Australian Festival of Chamber Music celebrated the joy of music with a heartfelt farewell to…

Four people in black are huddled together, looking down, each one holding onto saxophones.
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Music review: Australian Festival of Chamber Music, various Townsville venues 

A reflection on some key concerts and events at the 2024 Australian Festival of Chamber Music.

Wonderful World. An orchestra is playing on the stage with a cellist front and centre, spotlit. Behind them is a large screen of a tract of land peeking through what could be either clouds or crashing waves.
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Concert review: Wonderful World, Townsville Civic Theatre

A diverse musical program across environmentally conscious themes in a powerful humanistic ode to nature.

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Theatre review: Punk Rock, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville

Young, emerging actors shine brightly in this school drama.

AFCM. Under an outside marquee a white man with glasses and a grey suit plays a violin from behind a music stand. There are microphones on stands. Behind him are seated a female and a male violinist resting.
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Australian Festival of Chamber Music offers an impressive and diverse 2024 program

Jack Liebeck’s third Townsville festival cements his reputation as one of its most exciting artistic directors.

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery. Photo: Andrew Rankin. The outside of a gallery vibrantly lit during daytime. There are tall trees covering parts of the building.
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Best of portraiture and ceramics gathered in one place

From gallery hopping to lagoon swimming, experience the best Townsville’s got to offer, including two major prize exhibitions.

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