Melbourne International Singers Festival is thrilled to announce that Simon Kenway, will be our Guest Conductor for 2017, leading the massed choir rehearsals, workshops and concerts in our 8th consecutive Singers Festival.

Message to you from our Artistic Director, Dr Jonathon Welch AM

With just two weeks to go to our 8th annual Melbourne International Singers Festival, we have so much wonderful news to share with you….and some disappointing news also.

Due to ill health, Richard Gill unfortunately has to withdraw from the Melbourne International Singers Festival. Richard very much regrets not being able to proceed and wishes all participants a rewarding and enjoyable Festival. Of course, we all wish Richard a speedy recovery and we are hoping that he will be able to join us in 2018 for our 9th Melbourne International Singers Festival as our Guest Conductor.

We are delighted to announce however, that renowned Australian conductor, Simon Kenway, will be replacing Richard as our Guest Conductor at the festival, leading our festival choruses, workshops & masterclasses.

Simon Kenway is a highly respected orchestral/operatic conductor, music educator and accompanist. He has held posts as Principal Chorus Master of Opera Australia and Chief Vocal Coach for Sydney Conservatorium Opera School and now works as a freelance conductor. In 2015, he was appointed Artistic Director of Pacific Opera..

WORKSHOPS & CONCERTS GALORE MISF

2017 will see a new range of musical opportunities for singers and choirs to workshop and perform at our Festival ‘home’ – Deakin Edge Theatre, Federation Square and beautiful new venues. Click here to see festival program.

BEST OF BRITISH IS BACK
Simon Kenway, also leads our stunning Festival Finale in 2017 on the Queen’s Birthday public holiday, Monday June 12, with our glorious 400 plus voice Massed Festival Chorus as we raise our voices and wave our flags to celebrate the Best of British music!

MEN ALOUD!
Dr Jonathon Welch AM, founding artistic director of Melbourne International Singers Festival leads the School of Hard Knocks new men’s choir program – MEN ALOUD! in 2017

FESTIVAL WEEKEND REGISTRATION FEES:

$189 Full price

$169 Concession price

Special offer available for choirs/groups of 10 members or more including complimentary registration for your music director and accompanist and performance opportunities!

Register Now – www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=257567

To register your interest and for enquires email: misf@schoolofhardknocks.org.au

Proceeds from the Melbourne International Singers Festival will support the School of Hard Knocks in providing arts and cultural programs to the marginalised and vulnerable in our community.

Location

Deakin Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne