Address: Long Gallery

Friday 28 – Sunday 30 June 2024

TICKETS : $215

Experience with magic of songwriting with one of Australia’s leading choral composers, Paul Jarman.

Delve into the wonderful world of songwriting with your mentor, nationally respected composer and musical storyteller Paul Jarman. In this intimate and creative songwriting workshop, you will be encouraged create and share stories and songs with new friends.

This workshop will include an open dialogue of how we write songs. Paul will look at the elements in the songwriters’ toolbox including the nuts and bolts of composing, melodic nuances, finding inspiration and mind set, and integrity in storytelling.

The workshop schedule will include a preliminary meet-and-greet session in the Singers’ Lounge with Paul and your fellow songwriters.

Please note that this workshop has limited capacity, to ensure a personal and in-depth experience for participants.

Monday 1 July 2024 @ 6:00pm

TICKETS :
General Admission $25

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Bust out ‘80s dance movie bangers with a bev!

Belt out all the best bangers from 80s dance movies – think Fame, Footloose, and Flashdance! The wonderful Glee Club team will lead this casual and fun singalong event with bevvies and snacks available throughout the evening.

A night with Glee Club is like a fun choir without the ongoing commitment! We encourage all to participate – whether you’re a regular singer, feel a bit rusty, or have never sung in public. We just love getting together for a bit of raucous fun.

Your event host, Amanda Hodder, will accompany the group on keyboard and get everyone revved up and into the theme. She may even throw in a bit of song trivia for good measure. Amanda is comfortable leading singing groups of all experience levels, and her contagious energy will have everyone on board in no time.

There will also be a prize for the best ’80s-themed outfit of the night! So, get your mates together and reminisce on the days of huge hair and huge tunes.

Thursday 4 July 2024 @ 5:30pm

TICKETS :
General Admission $15

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Gain insight into the composition process

Join accomplished Tasmanian composer Maria Grenfell as she chats with prominent Australian composers of choral music, Sandra Milliken (QLD), Paul Jarman (NSW) and Quin Thomson (TAS), in an informal and informative setting. Our featured composers will share the inspirations behind their commissions, thoughts about composing for specific ensembles and the importance of connecting with other composers.

Following the panel discussion, participants will have the opportunity for Q&A and networking with our featured composers.

The bar will be open to enjoy refreshments while spending time with these fine musicians.

Sunday 30 June 2024 @ 5:00pm

TICKETS :
General Admission $29

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What so you get when you combine trivia and singing?

Combine your love of trivia and singing at Song Trivia! The popular event is back, hosted by the energetic Vicky Jacobs from Glee Club along with her choir, Glee Plus.

It’s not just about music trivia – we’ve got questions about history, culture, travel, and science, too, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. What makes our trivia night special is the choir, who will sing some of the questions, answers, and even bits in between! And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Festival of Voices event without the opportunity for a singalong. So, if you feel like joining in, be sure to warm up your vocal cords!

Everyone is welcome at this all-ages event, and drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Whether you’re flying solo or coming with a crew (teams must be 8 or fewer people), grab your individual tickets below and join the fun!

With something for everyone at Song Trivia, don’t miss out on this event that sells out every year.

Saturday 6 July 2024 @ 10:30am

TICKETS :
General Admission $50
Concession $37

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A short Workshop with the talented Jen Lush, turning poetry into song

In this fun, explorative and inclusive workshop, experience the myriad ways that words can fly off a page and transform into song, with a room full of open minds and willing voices.

Is there a poem you love and would like to transform into a song? Have you always wanted to sing your favourite poem? Would you like to delve into poetry and discover its possibilities for music?

When crafting a song, music often precedes words – or words become malleable to the musical structure. However, what if the process is flipped? What if the words are fixed within the structure of poetry, challenging the music to adapt and complement them?

Led by Jen Lush, this workshop will guide participants through the fascinating process of transforming contemporary poetry into song, fostering collaboration and creative exploration. Participants will have the opportunity to select a poem—either their own or from a curated collection—and delve into the process of turning it into a song. From there, we’ll discover how musical interpretations can convey the essence of a poem and resonate with a broader audience.

Saturday 6 July 2024 @ 2:00pm

TICKETS :
General Admission $50
Concession $37

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Joyful and totally unscary Workshop with Rose Wilson

Part group singing lesson, part choir session and all joyful and totally unscary, The Unscary Sing Thing is filled with practical tips, beautiful songs and ideas to take with you into your life.

We’ll pull apart singing baggage and learn useful and impactful vocal techniques for both solo and ensemble singing. We’ll learn effective and enjoyable warm-ups, little songs to weave into your day, harmony choir songs and some singalong moments as we explore simple and practical vocal techniques to help you understand and develop your voice.

The workshop is for all humans of any experience level, from absolute beginners to those who just can’t seem to stop themselves from singing.

Friday 28 – Sunday 30 June 2024
+ Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 July 2024

nightly from 7:30pm – late

TICKETS : $15 at the door

Often described as the heart and soul of the Festival of Voices, the bustling Singers’ Lounge is one of our most beloved features! Here, you can reconnect with old friends and meet new ones while enjoying a mix of scheduled and impromptu performances into the evening.

Audiences may be treated to spontaneous performances by some of our big-name artists, and the evenings will be hosted by the wonderful Paul Jarman. These talented professionals encourage anxious altos and timid tenors to overcome performing fears and enjoy a safe, welcoming environment with our audience. The experience is always fun, surprising, and unique – truly an ultimate singers’ gathering filled with community spirit and support!

7 – 22 June 2024, 10am – 5.30pm

Opening Event: 6 June, 2024 – 6pm

Join us at the Long Gallery for Art for Takayna 2024, where artists’ works highlight the unique beauty and urgent conservation needs of Takayna.

‘Art for Takayna 2024’ at the Long Gallery is a powerful display at the intersection of visual arts and environmental activism, showcasing the natural splendour of Tasmania’s Takayna / Tarkine and the critical conservation efforts it demands.

This year’s exhibition brings together a diverse group of artists whose works—ranging from vivid paintings and intricate sculptures to evocative films and photography—explore and celebrate Takayna’s unique landscapes and rich biodiversity that are under threat from mining and logging.

As you wander through the gallery, you’ll be drawn into a world of powerful art that is a call to action — urging us to protect these irreplaceable natural treasures. The exhibition is designed to provoke thought, evoke emotion, and inspire advocacy. Each piece tells a story, and each brushstroke underscores a plea: to protect wild and ancient Takayna / Tarkine.

Join us at Bob Brown Foundation’s 2024 Art for Takayna exhibition.

May 4, 2024 – 10am – 3pm

Come along and meet your new favourite author. This exciting event features Tasmania’s best selling and award winning writers from a variety of genres.

From Crime and Thrillers to Romance, Fantasy and non-fiction of every variety, the Tasmanian Indie Author Book Fair features many of Tasmania’s best selling and award winning Indie authors. Meet your new favourite author, buy a book and get it signed.

The 2024 Tassie Indie Author Book Fair runs from 10 am until 3 pm on Saturday May 4th. There will be lots of givaways and new books to discover.

11 May – 1 June, 2024

Opening event:

Friday 10th May 2024 | 5.30pm

Opening hours:

Mon-Sat 10am – 4pm (Closed in Sundays)

Each year, the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) delivers ArtRage; a curated showcase of eclectic and diverse works by students in years 11 and 12 from across our island.

Now in its 29th year, ArtRage continues to provide an important platform for students studying art as part of their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE), while supporting and celebrating the creativity and talent of budding artists state-wide.

ArtRage has developed a statewide reputation for fostering the artistic growth of students and enabling a multitude of perspectives, stories, and experiences to be shared with communities across Tasmania.

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Download the ArtRage online catalogue here:

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