Event Type: Live Music

Thursday 23 January 2025
Doors Open 5:30pm | Performance from 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Duration : 5 Hours (15 minute sets for each performer) 

All Ages Event

This is a FREE EVENT, but booking is essential

The SESSIONS Project: LIVE! is the beating heart of the program and the foundation of the 2025 relaunch at the iconic Peacock Theatre. This free core event not only celebrates Tasmanian talent through our signature 15-minute open rotating concept but also plays a central role in supporting the vibrant performances, workshops, and events surrounding it.

Showcasing music, performance, and creativity, this all-ages event embodies the spirit of connection and community that The SESSIONS Project is all about. With a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere, it sets the tone for an unforgettable celebration of local artistry.

Performers will be announced in the lead-up, promising a diverse lineup of musicians, artists, and creatives. Tickets are free but essential and can be booked now through our new website. Don’t miss this celebration of talent, creativity, and the Tasmanian arts community.

Friday 31 January 2025, 8pm – 9pm
60 Minutes | No interval

Tickets :
Standard $25 | Concession $20

Ensemble Mania presents Line Tracing 5

Our ‘Line Tracing’ concerts consist of an unbroken evening of music composed for solo single-line instruments. For the fifth concert in the series we welcome Hong Kong/Australian composer-performer Ansel Luk, whose electronic remixes will transition between the live performances, creating a cohesive unbroken listening experience.

Program:

CAT HOPE – The Long Now II (2022)

   Performed by Gianni Posadas-Sen (flute)

JOE BUGDEN – The Listening Post (2002)

   Performed by Damien Holloway (viola)

SHIORI USUI – Space-Between (2022)

  Performed by Nadav Masel (double bass)

JULIAN YU – Crossing (1986)

  Performed by Gianni Posadas-Sen (flute)

DON KAY – Cloud Patterns (1988)

   Performed by Damien Holloway (viola)

DOMINIC FLYNN – Icknield Thing (2024)

   Performed by Nadav Masel (double bass)

This concert is supported by Salamanca Arts Centre via Arts Tasmania Projects Funding.

Friday 14 February 2025
Doors @ 7:00pm | Music from 8:00pm – 11:00pm

Duration : 4 Hours (includes interval)

Tickets :
$30 Presale (+BF)
$35 at the Door (pending availability)

Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music!
Pete Cornelius is thrilled to unveil his brand-new album SOUTHERN, and he can’t wait to bring it to life on stage. 

To celebrate, he’s hitting the road with a talented lineup of long-time musical collaborators and a few special guests joining in at each stop. This tour is more than a series of shows—it’s a gathering of artists who have shaped his music and shared the journey with him.

Expect soulful tunes, gritty guitar riffs, and raw energy as Pete and his crew deliver the best of Southern alongside fan favourites and maybe even some surprise performances.

Come be part of the celebration, help launch Southern in style, and let’s make it a night to remember!

Joining the line-up in Hobart is young folk singer songwriter Rupert Bullard.

“With Southern, Pete Cornelius has crafted an album of grit, toughness and beauty. His guitar playing is as lyrical and evocative as his vocal delivery and features as a second “voice” on the record – the two complementing rather than competing with each other in sheer storytelling perfection.From the deepest south of Tasmania, Pete Cornelius has revealed himself as the real deal and created an album that showcases an artist at the peak of his powers.”
– Josh Cunningham, The Waifs

Saturday 1 February 2025
Doors Open @ 7:00pm | Performance from 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Duration : 3 Hours (includes interval)

Tickets :
$35 Full Price
$20 Concession
Children under 15 free

**This Event is All Ages**

Japanese-born Montz Matsumoto‘s banjo and voice have entertained Australian audiences in festivals, venues, local markets and streets for almost 20 years. Montz and his band Voicestrings will showcase his new album Missing Home. The audience will experience many mesmerizing moments of tranquillity, excitement, affinity, and innovation.

This is the concert to showcase the music from Montz’s 3rd Album Missing Home. The album is a collection of Bluegrass, Celtic and Montz’s original Japanese songs and instrumentals which takes you through many mesmerizing moments of foot-tapping rhythm and virtuosic improvisations and tranquillizing melodies. All the musicians in this project have a wide range of musical backgrounds and experiences.

North Carolinian bass player Ross Sermons toured all over the US and has experienced almost all kinds of American music. Huon-based flautist Elisse Kleiner has been experimenting with a wide music horizon like folk, Brazilian, and contemporary music after she studied classical music and performed with the Melbourne Symphony. Paddy Montgomery on guitar and bouzouki is one of the most demanded instrumentalists in the Australian acoustic music scene who is very fluent in Celtic, Bluegrass, Greek and Middle Eastern traditional music. Cloudy Davey has been singing all around the Barossa Valley, SA.

Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 January 2025
Full Performance & Workshop Schedule available via The SESSIONS Project website

The SESSIONS Project is more than an arts event – it’s a celebration of local Tasmanian talent, creativity, and community. After a 12-month hiatus, The SESSIONS Project is relaunching at the Peacock Theatre in January 2025 with a 2-day series of specialised events. Discover unforgettable performances that inspire connection and celebrate Tasmania’s thriving arts scene.

This milestone event marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for The SESSIONS Project. From unforgettable live performances to inspiring collaborations, we thrive on creating spaces where our creativity can shine and audiences feel connected to the heartbeat of Tasmania.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to The SESSIONS Project, this is your chance to experience the magic of Tasmanian talent like never before. Explore the full lineup on the website and join us in celebrating the incredible depth of artistry our island has to offer.

Presented by Footloose Dance Party

Friday 20 December 2024
Doors @ 7:30pm | Music from 7:30pm – 11:00pm

SET TIMES:
Kate Bain 7:30 – 9:00pm
Hugo & Gus 9:00pm – 11:00pm

Tickets :
Final Release $20 (+BF)
Tickets may be available on the door if not sold out

*All Ages Event * People under 18 are allowed to attend this event but need to be accompanied by an adult and are not allowed to consume alcohol

The SAC Bar will be operating throughout the event, providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments

Hobart’s favourite dance party returns… it’s time to get Footloose – 80’s style! 👟🎉 Back to the 80’s is back…. AGAIN! By popular demand, we have decided to celebrate arguably the best decade in music – the 1980’s!

Come and boogie down with Hugo Bladel for a special 2 Hour DJ Set, jam-packed with 80’s Classics 🕺🏻

Joined by the amazing Gus Leighton on Saxophone 🎷 

We will be spinning artists such as :
Journey
Michael Jackson
Eurythmics
Wham!
Talking Heads
Prince
Tina Turner
Whitney Houston
Huey Lewis & The News
Madonna
Pointer Sisters 
Hall & Oates
Cindy Lauper

Located in the Founders Room on a Friday Night – starting right after Rektango! 🎶

Music kicks off at 7:30pm with support from the amazingly talented Kate Bain 🎧

Wear your best 80’s threads – there is a prize for best dressed 🏅

See you on the Dance-floor!  💃🏼

Performance :
Friday 6 December 2024
Doors 7:30pm | Performance 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Duration : 60 minutes, includes Interval

Tickets :
General Admission $25
Concession $20

A memorial portrait concert to celebrate the music of Viennese-born Tasmanian composer and friend of the ensemble Hellgart Mahler (1931-2023).

Members of Tasmania’s music community will perform works from across the composer’s near-70-year-long career.

Program :

• Scherzo & Quatro (1989) – Scherzo 1
• Three Galactic Fragments (1966) – vibraphone transcription
• Equations (1980)
• Icknield (1978)
  INTERVAL
• Scherzo & Quatro (1989) – Scherzo 2
• Glasscapes (1976) – excerpts
• Sound Sculptures (1994)
• Icknield II (1978)

Supported by The City of Hobart and Salamanca Arts Centre.

Performance :
Monday 2 December 2024
Doors 6:40pm | Performance 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Duration : 90 minutes | No Interval

Tickets :
Adults $29
Concession / Student $22

Tickets available online or at the door (pending availability)

ThylaSing presents Hits Across the Decades – an evening of world-class a cappella featuring songs by Queen, The Beatles, A-Ha, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson and much much more!

Local youth a cappella chorus Vocalis will be joining us as guest artists for this special concert.

ThylaSing is proudly supported by Salamanca Arts Centre in 2024.

Sat 23 November 2024
7:30pm – 10:00pm (Doors open at 7pm)
Live @ The Founders Room
Salamanca Arts Centre
65b Woobys Lane, or for lift access enter through The Courtyard

$27 +bf each
$50 +bf for 2 x tickets
$88 +bf for 4 x tickets

‘Salamanca Jazz’ is Live in the Founders Room on Woobys Lane, with 
Mia Palencia, joined by two more powerhouses of the Tasmanian vocal Jazz scene; Elly Hoyt and Katy Raucher. 

Saturday 23rd November 2024
Doors & bar open at 7pm
Music from 7:30pm 

The Founders Room on Woobys Lane
Salamanca Arts Centre 

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Join us as we celebrate a rare concert featuring three powerhouses of the Tasmanian vocal jazz scene. Elly, Katy and Mia will draw from the jazz song books to present fresh interpretations of their favourites, alongside some original pieces. 
Joined by excellent jazz cats Matt Boden, Hamish Houston and Tom Robb; this will be a night not to be missed!

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Please note that the Courtyard Lift IS OPERATING!

Doors & Bar open at 7pm

Music begins at 7.30pm
The Founders Room on Woobys Lane
Salamanca Arts Centre.

Tickets are only $27 ea +BF, or buy two tix for $50 +BF, or buy four tix for only $88 +BF.

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Presented by Footloose Dance Party

Friday 1 November 2024
Doors @ 7:30pm | Music from 8:00pm – 11:00pm

Tickets :
Final Release $20 (+BF)
Tickets may be available on the door if not sold out

*All Ages Event * People under 18 are allowed to attend this event but need to be accompanied by an adult and are not allowed to consume alcohol

The SAC Bar will be operating throughout the event, providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments

Hobart’s favourite dance party returns… it’s time to get Footloose – 80’s style! 👟🎉 After an amazing first couple of events – we have decided to celebrate arguably the best decade in music – the 1980’s! 

Come and boogie down with Hugo Bladel for a special 2 Hour DJ Set, jam-packed with 80’s Classics 🕺🏻
Joined by the amazing Gus Leighton on Saxophone 🎷 

We will be spinning artists such as :
Journey
Michael Jackson
Eurythmics
Wham!
Talking Heads
Prince
Tina Turner
Whitney Houston
Huey Lewis & The News
Madonna
Pointer Sisters 
Hall & Oates
Cindy Lauper

Located in the Founders Room on a Friday Night – starting right after Rektango! 🎶

Music kicks off at 7:30pm with support from local groove legend Tom McGee 🎧

See you on the Dance-floor!  💃🏼