Can you spare a little for a lot?

On behalf of our players, Board, and staff, thank you for your generous support of the orchestra whether as an audience member, supporter, partner,  musician, or an avid e-news reader. We know that this year has provided some major challenges. However, we are proud to have been able to continue to make music during this time with our 5@5 initiative, reaching over 250,000 across our social media platforms, generating over five hours of music content. As we near the end of the financial year, we … [Read more...]

West Village and Camerata are delighted to present the final instalment in West Village's month-long celebration of Village Bees – it’s our very own bee song, Apis Australis! Performed by a quintet from Camerata and specially created by Camerata’s 2020 resident composer, John Rotar, Apis Australis (literally meaning Australian Honeybee) receives its world premiere airing – we hope you enjoy. … [Read more...]

It is with great regret that we inform you, due to the impact of COVID-19, the remaining mainstage performances listed in Camerata's Season 2020 for Brisbane and Toowoomba have today been cancelled. The essential information for you regarding the cancellation: - Performances cancelled include: A Shot of Baroque, Concerto, and Endless Tango. - Ticket refund information can be found below. - Our Something Extra series featuring Orava Quartet's October performance of Sunrise remains … [Read more...]

5@5 is a new online initiative in response to the changing times in which we live.   At Camerata, we’ve noticed the constant online news cycle, which for some, can be a little overwhelming. So for 5 minutes at 5pm every day, tune in and tune out from the barrage of online noise.   Get to know our artists and friends (who will be performing from where they are), while they play something to spread a little joy.   Starting Monday 23 March we’ll keep playing each day for as long as you … [Read more...]

In light of the decision by our Federal Government to ban non-essential gatherings of over 500 people, we would like to provide the following update: Our performances of Compassion, QPAC and Empire Theatres Toowoomba, 1-2 April 2020. On Tuesday, QPAC announced the closure of the venue to audience until 30 April. In regards to the concert, here are the essential details: We will be working with Lior, QPAC and Empire Theatres to reschedule this performance and will provide an update in the … [Read more...]

Camerata is pleased to announce the following members of this year’s 2020 Upbeat program, as pictured (L-R): • Ann Carew, Violin (University of Queensland) • Rebekah Hall, Violin (Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University) • Sophie Ellis, Viola (Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University) • Connor Bishop, Double Bass (Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University) Camerata is also proud to announce West Village as a 2020 Program Partner of our emerging artist initiative, … [Read more...]

Proud Camerata Program Partner, Brisbane Airport are calling for applications for their Community Giving Fund, which provides cash grants to community groups, organisations and schools working hard to make our city and our state a better place. Applications are now open for the latest round of giving. Learn more and apply before 31 March 2020: http://bit.ly/2Ppl1Hx … [Read more...]

Camerata is proud to announce West Village as a 2020 Program Partner of our emerging artist initiative, Upbeat. Camerata’s Upbeat initiative provides a number of paid performance and rehearsal opportunities over twelve months to support career pathways for talented graduating or recently graduated artists. The participants join Camerata to experience life as an Artistic Associate of Camerata in a supported environment, gaining valuable industry insight. West Village, an innovative, … [Read more...]

Camerata is honoured to have been nominated for four Matilda Awards for our 2019 presentation of When The World Was Wide, co-presented with QPAC. When The World Was Wide is nominated for the following awards: Best Musical or Cabaret The Lord Mayor's Award for Best New Australian Work Best Set Design - Caroline de Lore Best Male Actor in a Leading Role - Tama Matheson The awards ceremony takes place on Monday 17 February - keep an eye out on our socials for announcements on … [Read more...]

Camerata are ready to kick 2020 off with a bang with Austria’s greatest glam pop vocalist Conchita WURST, alongside Australia’s queen of cabaret, Trevor Ashley this February at QPAC. Joined by conductor Michael Tyack and Camerata, Conchita and Trevor will perform their greatest hits, alone and together in the acclaimed acoustics of the Concert Hall with a special appearance by Kate Miller-Heidke. Expect “Rise Like A Phoenix” and other songs from Conchita’s platinum and gold award-winning … [Read more...]