Welcome
Do you have a thirst for live classical music that moves you?
The Highlands Music Collective bring a fresh approach to your concert experiences
by offering passionate, engaging and inspiring events.
Highlands Music Collective
Our music lifts you even higher!
Top photo by John Swainston
Artistic Director Myee Clohessy, violin with Eva Pascoe Award Winners Luke Bowen, piano (2024) and Annabel Wouters, flute (2025), and Catherine Bartnett, cello
Highlands Music Collective is a not-for-profit, tax-deductible organisation dedicated to presenting and encouraging fine music experiences in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Led by our Founder and Artistic Director Myee Clohessy - distinguished violinist, chamber musician, and festival director - Highlands Music Collective embodies a flexible, diverse music ensemble comprising the most accomplished musicians in the Southern Highlands.
Supported by an active partnership of musicians, composers, audiences, and donors and governed by a committee of experienced business and community leaders, the Highlands Music Collective is passionate about growing and developing a thriving classical music scene across the Southern Highlands.
Photos below by Peter Hislop and Stephen Foster
Myee Clohessy, violin; Alexandra Crowe, clarinet; Catherine Barnett, cello;
Sally Greenaway, composer; Stephen Barnett, President of HMC; Oscar Dunn-Luck, Anne Carr-Boyd and Robert Constable, local composers;
Lisa Kawai, piano; Edwina Carter., flute; Myee Clohessy & Laura McCrow, violins; Kate Malone, viola; Catherine Barnett and James McCrow, French horn.
Over the years, Highlands Music Collective has included much-loved chamber music repertoire in our programs alongside unknown gems from around the world, often by female composers whose music has been ignored or forgotten. We also love to introduce our audiences to our rich array of Australian composers and, when possible, invite them to attend our concerts and share the inspiration behind their works. Our purpose is to:
● Engage, enrich, and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
● Create opportunities for local musicians, artists, and composers.
● Encourage and support the development of young musicians.
● Provide a platform for Australian composers and introduce their music to audiences.
Highlands Music Collective pays our respects to all First Nations people.
We recognise their deep connection to Country and acknowledge the Gundungurra and Tharawal people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, gather and make music.