"Even Better than Johnny Cash at Singing Johnny Cash" “Even better than Johnny Cash at singing Johnny Cash,” one patron said of Jerikye Williams, a young Wiradjuri musician who made his debut performance in Gunning at a special NAIDOC week concert in the Courtroom yesterday afternoon. While his appearance suggests Elvis Presley, he is so […]

From the Chocolate Box Leading cellist and music educator David Pereira and international pianist David Rumsey are excited to bring an excellent brand-new program, From the Chocolate Box, to Gunning.   Much loved pieces for cello and piano; contemporary, popular, appealing and accessible - with a bit of celebrated classical for good measure.   Music poetic, […]

Saturday 16 September @ 3 pm at The Courtroom: Gunning's Home of Chamber Music You can scarcely turn on ABC Classic FM without hearing this ensemble.  Peter Crisp OAM, renowned Australian glass artist and, until recently, President of the Yass Music Club, has lauded them as "the best string quartet in the country”.  This leading […]

MAD KELPIE PLAYDATE DELIGHTED a large and enthusiastic audience in their special Gunning Arts Festival gig in the Gunning Courtroom last Sunday afternoon.  These accomplished musicians showed just why they are so loved by audiences. And for the first time ever, they included a grand piano in their lineup by taking the opportunity to play […]

Gunning Focus Group presented a wonderful afternoon of baroque music at the Gunning Shire Hall on Sunday, 5th November.  GFG favourites, Musica da Camera String Orchestra did not disappoint, playing works by lesser known Baroque masters including Biber, Fischer, Boyce and others. The audience didn't want the afternoon to end.  For lovers of Baroque music, […]

As promised, last Sunday’s Gunning Courtroom performance by Australian modern classical music trio Ensemble Offspring was enthralling, fascinating, splendid, evocative and immersive.  Concert reviewer Mandy McDonald will give a fuller, more considered and objective view in the Upper Lachlan Gazette shortly. Pictured here is flautist Lamorna Nightingale wearing her brand-new magpie earrings purchased just before […]

VIOLINS, VIOLA, AND CELLO HUM AND THRUM, SOAR AND DIVE IN GUNNING Above:  GFG President Margaret Dougall thanks the Acacia Quartet at the end of their performance. Gunning Focus Group (GFG) hosted prominent string ensemble, the Acacia Quartet, in the Courtroom on Sunday afternoon, 14 April.  And what a performance the four Acacias gave for […]

"Devastatingly capable players." We are delighted to host Apeiron Baroque for their first performance in the Courtroom  - a really great venue for these musicians. Apeiron was launched in 2022 by Early Music specialists John Ma and Marie Searles.  After honing their skills in the concert halls and ensembles of Europe over nearly two decades, the pair returned […]

 “… the glorious harmonies and touching melodies of We Mavericks…Together they craft exquisite folk music, evoking spirits originating from Appalachia to Alba” * * * * * - Ambient Light, NZ. We Mavericks, fourth up in the Courtroom Chamber Music Series for 2024, comprises Lindsay Martin and Victoria Vigenser. Lindsay’s masterful strings and vocals combine […]

HER MUSIC SPEAKS: Musica da Camera, Canberra's premier string orchestra, will celebrate Australian women composers with a program led by music director and conductor Shilong Le at 2:30 pm on Sunday, September 15, in the newly refurbished Gunning Shire Hall. Musica da Camera never fails to please. They have been welcome visitors to Gunning over […]

A TREAT FOR OUR EARS, HEARTS AND SOULS. Up next in the Courtroom Chamber Music Series 2024 is the Aeolus Wind Trio, one of Canberra’s longest-lived music ensembles.  This excellent outfit will delight us with bright, cheerful, light classical music, plus baroque and folk tunes. Expect to be amazed and delighted when you hear the […]