Festival Program

The draft Festival program is now available to browse online. View the days activities including masterclasses, recitals, trader demonstrations and massed ensemble rehearsals and start planning your days now. There are more than 80 events across the 4 days! Please...

Debbie Rawson (NZ)

Deborah Rawson studied clarinet at Canterbury University, New Zealand, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London. She returned to New Zealand and became established as soloist, chamber and orchestral player, university tutor, and founding member/leader of...

Mark Hobson (NZ)

On top of his work as a teacher and soloist in Christchurch New Zealand, Mark regularly works with his wife Sophie Buxton on viola and Alison C. Holden on piano in the TUI TRIO who are working on a programme of new works by prominent New Zealand composers. Other...

Masterclasses

The Australia Clarinet & Saxophone Festival is now accepting enrolments for masterclasses. Sign up quickly as there are strictly limited places! Classes are running on all days of the Festival: Sunday 12.00 Improvisation Masterclass with Andy Firth (1Hr) Sunday...

World Record Attempt

Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival 2011 CAN YOU PLAY THE SAX? DARLING HARBOUR NEEDS YOU! In 2011, the Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival will celebrate its 21st birthday with SAXOPHONY-an attempt to achieve the Guinness World Record for the world’s...