Festival Events

Browse our programs, and come get involved with chamber music performances and workshops led by some of Australia’s finest musicians.

 

Fri 19 July

7:00pm Concert 1 - Seeking Light - Lyrebird Trio in Opening Night Celebration

Sat 20 July

3:00pm Concert 2 - Swoop, Twist, Swirl!

7:00pm Concert 3 - Four Seasons Reimagined - Camerata in Concert

Sun 21 July

9:00am Upper Strings Masterclass violin and viola players, facilitated by Jonny Ng

9:00am Lower Strings Masterclass cello and double bass, facilitated by Marien Heckenberg

9:00am Piano Masterclass facilitated by Brett Sturdy

9:00am Wind/Brass Masterclass facilitated by Timothy Francis

4:00pm Concert 4 - Festival Finale Favourites

 

Saturday 20 July, 3:00pm
Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music
Boundary Road, Ooralea


Welcome to "Swoop, Twist, Swir!l” – an electrifying program that promises to take you on a captivating musical journey through the visionary compositions of six contemporary composers: Holly Harrison, Harry Sdraulig, Louisa Trewartha, Joe Twist, Eric Ewazen and Giacinto Scelsi.

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Saturday 20 July, 7:00pm
Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music
Boundary Road, Ooralea


For the first time in the festival's history, we welcome an entire chamber orchestra! And not just any chamber orchestra, but the amazing Camerata - Queensland's Chamber Orchestra. 
The Four Seasons has captivated audiences and music-makers the world over, and Camerata's performance will be no exception. 

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Sunday 21 July, 4:00pm
Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music
Boundary Road, Ooralea


In the final concert of the 2024 festival, the Festival Artists, alongside members of Camerata will perform some of the most exciting, and largest works ever to be performed at the MCMF!

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Tickets for the Mackay Chamber Music Festival are now on sale! Tickets are available below for purchase online, or over the phone through the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music : +61 7 4940 7800. 

 

Live Ticket Prices

 

Weekend Package Prices:
Adults: $180
Concessions (Pension or Senior Card Holders): $160
School Students and Student Card Holders: $120 

Individual Concert Ticket Prices
Adults: $50
Concessions (Pension or Senior Card Holders): $45
School Students and Student Card Holders: $35 

Masterclasses
$20 participant 
$10 observer

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