Keeping you up to date with Musical Matinee concerts throughout Port Stephens, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Feature Trio!

Did you know that our next concert features a gorgeous trio performing songs made famous by The Andrews Sisters?

This trio have been seen around town for the last two years including in Charlestown and Broadmeadow.

They will also perform songs by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and Gershwin!


Friday, March 27, 2015

Thank you music lovers!

What an amazing weekend of music!

Thanks to everyone who came along to our Pictures from the East concerts in Duns Creek and Newcastle. And thanks, of course, to our sensational musicians, Bradley and Joelene. Weren't they mesmerising. I know I had tears in my eyes during the final number before the interval.

Time to start thinking about our next concert A Night in Paris, just six weeks away! Get in early to secure your tickets online at www.stickytickets.com.au/musicalmatinees

Save the Date:
Newcastle - 15th May, 7pm
Singleton - 16th May, 7pm
Port Stephens - 17th May, 2pm



CONCERT TODAY!!

It's finally time to launch our 2015 concert series!

Today at 2pm join Bradley Gilchrist and Joelene Griffith for Pictures from the East at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newcastle.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Concert Reminder THIS SATURDAY!!

Don't forget the glorious soprano Joelene Griffith, just returned from starring as The Queen of the Night in Melbourne, and Bradley Gilchrist, Australia's TOP Lieder pianist are performing in Newcastle THIS SATURDAY!!

As seen in: The Follower, The Newcastle Herald, Newcastle Now, Culture Hunter, NBN What's On, Newcastle Live as heard on 2NUR and keep an ear out to ABC1233 this Thursday afternoon for some really good trivia answers and a bit of a promo!



What: Pictures from the East a romantic journey through music influenced by Spanish, Moorish, Eastern European and Jewish music.

When: Saturday 28th March

Time: 2pm

Where: St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Cnr Laman and Auckland Sts, Newcastle

Cost: $25 including delicious afternoon tea with the artists prepared by Jan Spencer (you know she can bake!!)


Not only are they amazingly talented,
these two are adorable... How can you not come to see them?

Monday, March 23, 2015

Our Fist Gala Concert Coming Soon

With just a few days until our first Art Song Recital with Joelene Griffith and Bradley Gilchrist, we would like to announce our first Gala Concert coming up in May.

More updates to come but here's a sneak peak at the poster...


Tuesday, March 17, 2015

First concert just TEN DAYS away!

Our first Art Song Recital is just ten days away.

We cannot wait to hear the stunning vocal prowess of local soprano Joelene Griffith and the tantalising digital virtuosity of Australia's top Lieder pianist Bradley Gilchrist.



Don't forget you can secure your ticket in advance from www.stickytickets.com.au/musicalmatinees


Friday, March 13, 2015

Sneak Peak Concert Tonight

Don't forget to come along to Isn't it Romantic tonight at the Polish Cultural Centre, Broadmeadow to see Asha Lunarzewski, Anthea Harrington and Zoe Arthur perform songs from the 20s, 30s & 40s with Vincent Parmeter.  As seen on Newcastle Live gig listing. Tickets just $25 including Polish supper and home-baked treats!


Thursday, March 12, 2015

Have you seen us in The Follower?

We've got an event listing and a write up on PAGE 2 so check us out in THE FOLLOWER now!

 PAGE 2


Event Listing


And don't forget to secure your tickets to Pictures from the East online at:
www.stickytickets.com.au/musicalmatinees


Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Pictures from the East fast approaching

Dear Music Lovers,

Our first Art Song Recital is fast approaching on Saturday March 28th.

Remember that the concert is at 2pm at our usual concert venue, St Andrews Presbyterian Church.

We look forward to seeing you all there.



Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Purchase tickets online!


You can now purchase tickets online for ALL of our 2015 concerts from

That includes our Gala Concerts in Newcastle and Singleton and all three Art Song Recitals including our first, Pictures from the East which is on in less than three weeks time on march 28th.

Get your tickets now!




Acappella Nova rehearse by the sea

Did you catch local favourites Acappella Nova at Nobby's lighthouse yesterday evening?

Here are just some of the photos from the rehearsal. For more, check out their facebook page.