Australian Festival of Chamber Music
@afcmcairns.bsky.social
AFCM is the largest chamber music festival in the southern hemisphere
📍Cairns-Gimuy
📅24 July - 1 August 2026
📍Cairns-Gimuy
📅24 July - 1 August 2026
🎺 Welcome world-renowned horn player Stefan Dohr to #AFCM2026! Celebrated for his “thundering tone” and breathtaking delicacy, Stefan is one of the most admired horn soloists of our time.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:36 AM
🎺 Welcome world-renowned horn player Stefan Dohr to #AFCM2026! Celebrated for his “thundering tone” and breathtaking delicacy, Stefan is one of the most admired horn soloists of our time.
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#ChamberMusic #Cairns
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#ChamberMusic #Cairns
🎉Please join us and welcome Suzanne Gibson onboard as our new AFCM Philanthropy Manager!
Suzanne is a Melbourne-based professional with extensive experience in the arts and corporate law. Suzanne is looking forward to meeting you, and celebrating #AFCM2026 together! 🎶
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Suzanne is a Melbourne-based professional with extensive experience in the arts and corporate law. Suzanne is looking forward to meeting you, and celebrating #AFCM2026 together! 🎶
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AFCM Philanthropy Manager 2026 #chambermusic #festival #philanthropy
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January 12, 2026 at 2:01 AM
🎉Please join us and welcome Suzanne Gibson onboard as our new AFCM Philanthropy Manager!
Suzanne is a Melbourne-based professional with extensive experience in the arts and corporate law. Suzanne is looking forward to meeting you, and celebrating #AFCM2026 together! 🎶
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Suzanne is a Melbourne-based professional with extensive experience in the arts and corporate law. Suzanne is looking forward to meeting you, and celebrating #AFCM2026 together! 🎶
youtube.com/shorts/H56lK...
🎼 The 2025 Governor's Gala - Heavenly Serenade was a musical delight! The program moved from the shadowed elegance of Fanny Hensel's quartet to Brahms' introspective piano miniatures and the refined lyricism of late Mozart.
2026 Festival tickets available 2 Mar🎟️
2026 Festival tickets available 2 Mar🎟️
January 10, 2026 at 10:40 AM
🎼 The 2025 Governor's Gala - Heavenly Serenade was a musical delight! The program moved from the shadowed elegance of Fanny Hensel's quartet to Brahms' introspective piano miniatures and the refined lyricism of late Mozart.
2026 Festival tickets available 2 Mar🎟️
2026 Festival tickets available 2 Mar🎟️
Please join us as we delightly welcome back to #AFCM2026 pianist Piers Lane AO! Piers Lane was also the Artistic Director of AFCM for 11 years and we are excited to have him join us as we launch the Festival in Cairn-Gimuy
🎹Ticket Sales open 2 March www.afcm.com.au/afcm-festival/
🎹Ticket Sales open 2 March www.afcm.com.au/afcm-festival/
January 5, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Please join us as we delightly welcome back to #AFCM2026 pianist Piers Lane AO! Piers Lane was also the Artistic Director of AFCM for 11 years and we are excited to have him join us as we launch the Festival in Cairn-Gimuy
🎹Ticket Sales open 2 March www.afcm.com.au/afcm-festival/
🎹Ticket Sales open 2 March www.afcm.com.au/afcm-festival/
🎉#HappyNewYear from AFCM! We bid a fond farewell to 2025, and look forward to the wonderful music and superb artists coming to Cairns-Gimuy in July 2026. 🌟
🗓️ Tickets go on sale Monday 2 March
📷 Rob Parsons with Carolyn Sampson OBE and Olga Zado
#AFCM2026 #ChamberMusic
🗓️ Tickets go on sale Monday 2 March
📷 Rob Parsons with Carolyn Sampson OBE and Olga Zado
#AFCM2026 #ChamberMusic
January 1, 2026 at 3:33 AM
🎉#HappyNewYear from AFCM! We bid a fond farewell to 2025, and look forward to the wonderful music and superb artists coming to Cairns-Gimuy in July 2026. 🌟
🗓️ Tickets go on sale Monday 2 March
📷 Rob Parsons with Carolyn Sampson OBE and Olga Zado
#AFCM2026 #ChamberMusic
🗓️ Tickets go on sale Monday 2 March
📷 Rob Parsons with Carolyn Sampson OBE and Olga Zado
#AFCM2026 #ChamberMusic
🎹 A little something to bring you a smile as we farewell 2025! The light-hearted performance of #SergeiRachmaninov Two pieces for six hands with Olga Zado, Joseph Havlat, Ana-Maria Vera on the piano!
Ticket sales for AFCM 2026 open 2 March www.afcm.com.au/afcm-festival/
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Ticket sales for AFCM 2026 open 2 March www.afcm.com.au/afcm-festival/
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SERGEI RACHMANINOV Two pieces for six hands 2025
YouTube video by Australian Festival of Chamber Music
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December 27, 2025 at 6:58 AM
🎹 A little something to bring you a smile as we farewell 2025! The light-hearted performance of #SergeiRachmaninov Two pieces for six hands with Olga Zado, Joseph Havlat, Ana-Maria Vera on the piano!
Ticket sales for AFCM 2026 open 2 March www.afcm.com.au/afcm-festival/
youtu.be/IQn6OMn_BZo
Ticket sales for AFCM 2026 open 2 March www.afcm.com.au/afcm-festival/
youtu.be/IQn6OMn_BZo
The 2025 St James Cathedral Concert: Sunday Retrospective was a full house. The concert brought together solo cello, medieval chant, contemporary chamber works, and rich ensemble textures. 🎼
Find out more about the 2026 Festival concert locations www.afcm.com.au/destination/cairns-venues/
Find out more about the 2026 Festival concert locations www.afcm.com.au/destination/cairns-venues/
December 26, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The 2025 St James Cathedral Concert: Sunday Retrospective was a full house. The concert brought together solo cello, medieval chant, contemporary chamber works, and rich ensemble textures. 🎼
Find out more about the 2026 Festival concert locations www.afcm.com.au/destination/cairns-venues/
Find out more about the 2026 Festival concert locations www.afcm.com.au/destination/cairns-venues/
🎁 Happy Holidays from AFCM Artistic Director Jack and Molly!
The AFCM team wishes you a magical Festival season filled with special time with family, friends, food and music!
We are taking a break ourselves, returning on Monday 5th January 2026 ❤️
#AFCM2026 #Christmas #NewYear #Holiday
The AFCM team wishes you a magical Festival season filled with special time with family, friends, food and music!
We are taking a break ourselves, returning on Monday 5th January 2026 ❤️
#AFCM2026 #Christmas #NewYear #Holiday
December 22, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🎁 Happy Holidays from AFCM Artistic Director Jack and Molly!
The AFCM team wishes you a magical Festival season filled with special time with family, friends, food and music!
We are taking a break ourselves, returning on Monday 5th January 2026 ❤️
#AFCM2026 #Christmas #NewYear #Holiday
The AFCM team wishes you a magical Festival season filled with special time with family, friends, food and music!
We are taking a break ourselves, returning on Monday 5th January 2026 ❤️
#AFCM2026 #Christmas #NewYear #Holiday
🎄We sat down with Charlotte Miles and asked questions about her Christmas. We are thrilled that she is returning to the AFCM stage in our new location of Cairns-Gimuy.
Remember to save the Date for #AFCM2026: 24 July – 1 August 👉 www.afcm.com.au/afcm-festival/
Remember to save the Date for #AFCM2026: 24 July – 1 August 👉 www.afcm.com.au/afcm-festival/
December 21, 2025 at 5:12 AM
🎄We sat down with Charlotte Miles and asked questions about her Christmas. We are thrilled that she is returning to the AFCM stage in our new location of Cairns-Gimuy.
Remember to save the Date for #AFCM2026: 24 July – 1 August 👉 www.afcm.com.au/afcm-festival/
Remember to save the Date for #AFCM2026: 24 July – 1 August 👉 www.afcm.com.au/afcm-festival/
In 2026, Cairns will celebrate an extraordinary milestone of 150 years since its founding in 1876 🎉
Delighted to share that #AFCM2026 Emerging Composer Sam Wu has been commissioned by Cairns Regional Council to compose a brand-new work celebrating Cairns’ 150th 🎶🎂
Delighted to share that #AFCM2026 Emerging Composer Sam Wu has been commissioned by Cairns Regional Council to compose a brand-new work celebrating Cairns’ 150th 🎶🎂
December 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
In 2026, Cairns will celebrate an extraordinary milestone of 150 years since its founding in 1876 🎉
Delighted to share that #AFCM2026 Emerging Composer Sam Wu has been commissioned by Cairns Regional Council to compose a brand-new work celebrating Cairns’ 150th 🎶🎂
Delighted to share that #AFCM2026 Emerging Composer Sam Wu has been commissioned by Cairns Regional Council to compose a brand-new work celebrating Cairns’ 150th 🎶🎂
Looking for things to do in the Cairns-Gimuy region at AFCM 2026? Discover Kuranda: The Rainforest Village in the Clouds 🌿✨
📸 Tourism and Events Queensland
#AFCM2026 #Kuranda #Cairns #Gimuy #ExploreTNQ #ExploreQueensland #ThisIsQueensland
📸 Tourism and Events Queensland
#AFCM2026 #Kuranda #Cairns #Gimuy #ExploreTNQ #ExploreQueensland #ThisIsQueensland
December 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Looking for things to do in the Cairns-Gimuy region at AFCM 2026? Discover Kuranda: The Rainforest Village in the Clouds 🌿✨
📸 Tourism and Events Queensland
#AFCM2026 #Kuranda #Cairns #Gimuy #ExploreTNQ #ExploreQueensland #ThisIsQueensland
📸 Tourism and Events Queensland
#AFCM2026 #Kuranda #Cairns #Gimuy #ExploreTNQ #ExploreQueensland #ThisIsQueensland
📚Guess what!? The fantastic 2025 Foundation for Australian Literary Studies: Colin Roderick Memorial Lecture with Emily Maguire will be broadcast on ABC Radio National Monday 8th December at 8pm as part of their Big Ideas program!
Listen Here 👉 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Listen Here 👉 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
December 7, 2025 at 7:58 AM
📚Guess what!? The fantastic 2025 Foundation for Australian Literary Studies: Colin Roderick Memorial Lecture with Emily Maguire will be broadcast on ABC Radio National Monday 8th December at 8pm as part of their Big Ideas program!
Listen Here 👉 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Listen Here 👉 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
🌆 Be transported to another place with AARON COPLAND's Quiet City. Performed at the #AFCM2025 Closing Concert.
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Full video on YouTube youtu.be/cvnuOYQeeO0
#ChamberMusic #AaronCopland #QuietCity
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Full video on YouTube youtu.be/cvnuOYQeeO0
#ChamberMusic #AaronCopland #QuietCity
December 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM
🌆 Be transported to another place with AARON COPLAND's Quiet City. Performed at the #AFCM2025 Closing Concert.
Sign up to AFCM e-News for the latest information👉 www.afcm.com.au/discover/lat...
Full video on YouTube youtu.be/cvnuOYQeeO0
#ChamberMusic #AaronCopland #QuietCity
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Full video on YouTube youtu.be/cvnuOYQeeO0
#ChamberMusic #AaronCopland #QuietCity
📻Tune in today from 1pm to 2MBS Fine Music Sydney In Conversation and hear Simon Moore speaking with the talented composer, writer, and radio presenter Andrew Ford!
Recorded at AFCM 2025 www.2mbsfinemusicsydney.com/inconversation
Recorded at AFCM 2025 www.2mbsfinemusicsydney.com/inconversation
December 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
📻Tune in today from 1pm to 2MBS Fine Music Sydney In Conversation and hear Simon Moore speaking with the talented composer, writer, and radio presenter Andrew Ford!
Recorded at AFCM 2025 www.2mbsfinemusicsydney.com/inconversation
Recorded at AFCM 2025 www.2mbsfinemusicsydney.com/inconversation
🎻This clip is from the 2025 AFCM International Masterclass Concert, where the Vanya Quintet showcased the results of their dedication throughout the AFCM Pathways Program.
#AFCM2026 #VanyaQuartet #ChamberMusic #EmergingArtists #PathwaysProgram youtu.be/B4zSzJ_g65s
#AFCM2026 #VanyaQuartet #ChamberMusic #EmergingArtists #PathwaysProgram youtu.be/B4zSzJ_g65s
ALBERTO GINASTERA String Quartet No 1 Op 20, 4th Movement 2025
YouTube video by Australian Festival of Chamber Music
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November 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🎻This clip is from the 2025 AFCM International Masterclass Concert, where the Vanya Quintet showcased the results of their dedication throughout the AFCM Pathways Program.
#AFCM2026 #VanyaQuartet #ChamberMusic #EmergingArtists #PathwaysProgram youtu.be/B4zSzJ_g65s
#AFCM2026 #VanyaQuartet #ChamberMusic #EmergingArtists #PathwaysProgram youtu.be/B4zSzJ_g65s
✨ Congratulations Charlotte Miles on receiving the $10k Dr Alastair Jackson AM Professional Development Award Melbourne Award.
AFCM applauds Charlotte’s artistry and dedication and we look forward to her attending the 2026 Festival in Cairns-Gimuy!
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AFCM applauds Charlotte’s artistry and dedication and we look forward to her attending the 2026 Festival in Cairns-Gimuy!
limelight-arts.com.au/news/2025-me...
2025 Melbourne Prize winners announced
Shane Howard, Vanessa Perica and cellist Charlotte Miles in this year's winning cohort.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
✨ Congratulations Charlotte Miles on receiving the $10k Dr Alastair Jackson AM Professional Development Award Melbourne Award.
AFCM applauds Charlotte’s artistry and dedication and we look forward to her attending the 2026 Festival in Cairns-Gimuy!
limelight-arts.com.au/news/2025-me...
AFCM applauds Charlotte’s artistry and dedication and we look forward to her attending the 2026 Festival in Cairns-Gimuy!
limelight-arts.com.au/news/2025-me...
🎻One night only! At this year's AFCM, audiences were treated to PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Quartet No. 3 in Eb minor for strings, Op. 30
📽️ youtu.be/hzSf6oVwOGQ
#AFCM2025 #TCHAIKOVSKY #QuartetNo3 #chambermusic
📽️ youtu.be/hzSf6oVwOGQ
#AFCM2025 #TCHAIKOVSKY #QuartetNo3 #chambermusic
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Quartet No. 3 in Eb minor for strings, Op. 30 PART 1 2025
YouTube video by Australian Festival of Chamber Music
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November 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🎻One night only! At this year's AFCM, audiences were treated to PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Quartet No. 3 in Eb minor for strings, Op. 30
📽️ youtu.be/hzSf6oVwOGQ
#AFCM2025 #TCHAIKOVSKY #QuartetNo3 #chambermusic
📽️ youtu.be/hzSf6oVwOGQ
#AFCM2025 #TCHAIKOVSKY #QuartetNo3 #chambermusic
AFCM Marketing Manager Sheridan Helft reveals the story behind the bright new logo! 🎼
See the logo and updated design on our website 👉 afcm.com.au
#AFCM #ChamberMusic #Cairns
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See the logo and updated design on our website 👉 afcm.com.au
#AFCM #ChamberMusic #Cairns
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AFCM #logoreveal with Sheridan #chambermusic
YouTube video by Australian Festival of Chamber Music
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November 21, 2025 at 6:17 AM
AFCM Marketing Manager Sheridan Helft reveals the story behind the bright new logo! 🎼
See the logo and updated design on our website 👉 afcm.com.au
#AFCM #ChamberMusic #Cairns
youtube.com/shorts/EZi8E...
See the logo and updated design on our website 👉 afcm.com.au
#AFCM #ChamberMusic #Cairns
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🐠 In 2026, we celebrate our next chapter in Cairns-Gimuy with a bright new look... afcm.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
🐠 In 2026, we celebrate our next chapter in Cairns-Gimuy with a bright new look... afcm.com.au
🚨 Scam Alert! A member received a call impersonating AFCM box office and offering fake ticket upgrades.
This is NOT us. We will never call you out of the blue to request payment.
Contact AFCM directly if you're unsure about any communication. afcm.com.au
This is NOT us. We will never call you out of the blue to request payment.
Contact AFCM directly if you're unsure about any communication. afcm.com.au
Australian Festival of Chamber Music | Festival 2024 | Australian Festival of Chamber Music
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music will be held in Townsville, Queensland, from 26 July to 04 August 2024.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:31 AM
🚨 Scam Alert! A member received a call impersonating AFCM box office and offering fake ticket upgrades.
This is NOT us. We will never call you out of the blue to request payment.
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🎤AFCM Executive Director Ricardo Peach and AFCM Pathways Program Manager Nick Duff attended the Cairns Music Industry Gathering 2025.
The weekend brought together industry professionals, artists, venue operators, and key stakeholders to connect and grow.
The weekend brought together industry professionals, artists, venue operators, and key stakeholders to connect and grow.
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🎤AFCM Executive Director Ricardo Peach and AFCM Pathways Program Manager Nick Duff attended the Cairns Music Industry Gathering 2025.
The weekend brought together industry professionals, artists, venue operators, and key stakeholders to connect and grow.
The weekend brought together industry professionals, artists, venue operators, and key stakeholders to connect and grow.
Beautiful memories from #AFCM2025 Evening Concert 2: Staves Drawn! 🎼 #PhilipGlass Quartet No. 3 "Mishima" by Andromeda Sax Quartet.
Andromeda participated in the 2024 Masterclasses program and were invited back to be our 2025 Pathways Ensemble! youtu.be/2bMj1AR_ewY
Andromeda participated in the 2024 Masterclasses program and were invited back to be our 2025 Pathways Ensemble! youtu.be/2bMj1AR_ewY
PHILIP GLASS Quartet No 3 "Mishima" 2025
YouTube video by Australian Festival of Chamber Music
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November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Beautiful memories from #AFCM2025 Evening Concert 2: Staves Drawn! 🎼 #PhilipGlass Quartet No. 3 "Mishima" by Andromeda Sax Quartet.
Andromeda participated in the 2024 Masterclasses program and were invited back to be our 2025 Pathways Ensemble! youtu.be/2bMj1AR_ewY
Andromeda participated in the 2024 Masterclasses program and were invited back to be our 2025 Pathways Ensemble! youtu.be/2bMj1AR_ewY
Beautiful memories from #AFCM2025 Evening Concert 2: Staves Drawn! 🎼#PhilipGlass Quartet No. 3 "Mishima" by Andromeda Sax Quartet.
Andromeda participated in the 2024 Masterclasses program and were invited back to be our 2025 Pathways Ensemble! youtu.be/2bMj1AR_ewY
Andromeda participated in the 2024 Masterclasses program and were invited back to be our 2025 Pathways Ensemble! youtu.be/2bMj1AR_ewY
PHILIP GLASS Quartet No 3 "Mishima" 2025
YouTube video by Australian Festival of Chamber Music
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Beautiful memories from #AFCM2025 Evening Concert 2: Staves Drawn! 🎼#PhilipGlass Quartet No. 3 "Mishima" by Andromeda Sax Quartet.
Andromeda participated in the 2024 Masterclasses program and were invited back to be our 2025 Pathways Ensemble! youtu.be/2bMj1AR_ewY
Andromeda participated in the 2024 Masterclasses program and were invited back to be our 2025 Pathways Ensemble! youtu.be/2bMj1AR_ewY
🎉APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN for the Theodore Kuchar Scholarship for Excellence in Music! AFCM is delighted to partner with @townsvillecouncil in offering this opportunity to local NQ students keen on pursuing a career as a professional musician!
💻 www.afcm.com.au/discover/pat...
💻 www.afcm.com.au/discover/pat...
November 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
🎉APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN for the Theodore Kuchar Scholarship for Excellence in Music! AFCM is delighted to partner with @townsvillecouncil in offering this opportunity to local NQ students keen on pursuing a career as a professional musician!
💻 www.afcm.com.au/discover/pat...
💻 www.afcm.com.au/discover/pat...
🎶 How wonderful are the Orpheus Quintet our 2026 AFCM Fellowship Ensemble! 🎉
CARL NIELSEN Wind Quintet 1st and 2nd movement
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#AFCM2026 #OrpheusQuintet #ChamberMusic #EmergingArtists #PathwaysProgram #CarlNielsen
CARL NIELSEN Wind Quintet 1st and 2nd movement
youtu.be/gYTgAhbghKs
#AFCM2026 #OrpheusQuintet #ChamberMusic #EmergingArtists #PathwaysProgram #CarlNielsen
CARL NEILSEN Wind Quintet 1st and 2nd Movements 2025
YouTube video by Australian Festival of Chamber Music
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November 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🎶 How wonderful are the Orpheus Quintet our 2026 AFCM Fellowship Ensemble! 🎉
CARL NIELSEN Wind Quintet 1st and 2nd movement
youtu.be/gYTgAhbghKs
#AFCM2026 #OrpheusQuintet #ChamberMusic #EmergingArtists #PathwaysProgram #CarlNielsen
CARL NIELSEN Wind Quintet 1st and 2nd movement
youtu.be/gYTgAhbghKs
#AFCM2026 #OrpheusQuintet #ChamberMusic #EmergingArtists #PathwaysProgram #CarlNielsen