From Practice Room to the Performance Stage —
Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2025 Australian Festival of Chamber Music International Masterclasses Program
Applications are NOW OPEN for young and emerging musicians (individuals and in ensembles) from across the country to register for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s (AFCM) International Masterclasses Program, led by music maker, clarinettist, chamber musician, collaborator and educator Lloyd van’t Hoff, who is a past ABC Symphony Australia Young Performer of the Year.
Photos: The Andromeda Quartet which took part in the Masterclass Program in 2024, and the program leader Lloyd van’t Hoff in Townsville
Held in Townsville-Gurambilbarra in North Queensland from 18 July - 1 August, before and during the AFCM, the International Masterclasses program is an immersive experience for young chamber musicians, offering direct mentorship from world-class artists, chamber music training, and professional development opportunities through lessons, public and private masterclasses, and performances, while also providing industry insights from leading musicians and arts professionals.
Program highlights include individual lessons from artists including AFCM Artistic Director Jack Liebeck (violin), Ana-Maria Vera (piano) and Lloyd Van't Hoff (clarinet), group instrumental classes and coaching sessions led by AFCM artists and faculty members, interactive group discussions and review sessions in the Chamber Music Forum, professional development seminars from industry experts, individual career guidance from mentors, public Masterclass participation and a final showcase performance – the International Masterclasses Concert at the Townsville Civic Theatre. Through support from the Ian Potter Foundation, limited funding is available to assist with participation costs, on application.
Interested musicians can apply at afcm.com.au, by calling 07 4771 4144 or by emailing nick.duff@afcm.com.au
Applications CLOSE ON MARCH 31, 2025.
ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC
One of the world’s most distinguished musicians in Clarinet virtuoso Michael Collins, leads the incredible talent lineup for the 2025 Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) in Townsville-Gurambilbarra, the fourth under Artistic Director Jack Liebeck. In addition, six world premieres will be performed, the most this event has ever staged in its 34 years. This year, from 25 July to 2 August, a total of 36 extraordinary musicians including 11 international artists, two making their Australian debut, 13 artists making their AFCM debuts and three ensembles, will travel to Townsville-Gurambilbarra for what has become one of the most famous chamber music events in the world.
Australian Festival of Chamber Music: 25 July – 2 August
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AFCM is supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland and Arts Queensland, and Townsville City Council.
ABOUT THE IAN POTTER FOUNDATION:
The Ian Potter Foundation is one of Australia’s major philanthropic foundations. The Foundation makes grants nationally to support charitable organisations working to benefit the community across a wide range of sectors including the arts, medical research, public health research, early childhood development, community wellbeing and environmental science. The Ian Potter Foundation aims to support and promote a fair, healthy, sustainable and vibrant Australia.
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