"Bowral Memorial Hall was packed and had a very exciting vibe
(both before and after the concert). Bravo HMCollective!"
2026 Concert Series at Bowral Memorial Hall
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Highlands Music Collective's Artistic Director, Myee Clohessy, has carefully curated four engaging concert programs, each designed to inspire and uplift audiences of all ages. Held at the welcoming Bowral Memorial Hall, renowned for its excellent acoustics and warm atmosphere, the concerts offers audiences a chance to unwind and feel rejuvenated for the weekend ahead.
The series launches in February with Australian Prisms, featuring our brilliant 2026 Eva Pascoe Award-winning harpist, Paul Nicolaou, alongside pianist Andrew Rumsey, cellist Catherine Barnett, and violinist Myee Clohessy. Their program includes seven celebrated Australian composers, symbolising the rainbow's seven colours and highlighting why these living composers are considered national treasures.
In May, HMCollective will delve into the 1918 theatrical world of Stravinsky's Soldier's Tale. This dramatic performance will include narration by Andrew Forbes, dancers from A&L Academie de Danse, and a small ensemble comprising clarinettist Alexandra Donaldson, pianist Luke Bowen (our 2024 Eva Pascoe Award recipient), and violinist Myee Clohessy. Don't miss this unique concert experience, never before staged in the Southern Highlands!
With the arrival of spring in September, there is the concert Cherry Blossoms, featuring soprano Alison Robertson, Zephyr Singers, pianist Lisa Kawai, cellist Catherine Barnett, and violinist Myee Clohessy. Cherry blossoms, with their delicate pink petals and fleeting bloom, symbolise beauty, new beginnings, and the transience of life. Known as Sakura in Japan, the cherry blossoms hold profound significance. Closer to home, we have our own significant and beautiful Cherry Tree Walk winding through Bowral.
The most important event of the year is the annual Pascoe Awards Finalists' Concert (kindly sponsored by Arts National Bowral District), held annually in November. This concert will showcase six exceptional young musicians, aged 14 to 24, with connections to the Southern Highlands and surrounding regions. On the night, one musician will be announced as the recipient of the $3,000 Eva Pascoe Award, which includes opportunities to perform chamber music with HMCollective in our 2027 Concert Series
2026 Individual Concerts and Tickets
FRI 20 FEB 2026
Bowral Memorial Hall
AUSTRALIAN PRISMS
FRI 4 SEPT 2026
Bowral Memorial Hall
CHERRY
BLOSSOMS
Myee Clohessy, violin
Lisa Kawai, piano
Catherine Barnett, cello
Alison Robertson, soprano
Zephyrs Singers, choir
FRI 15 MAY 2026
Bowral Memorial Hall
STRAVINSKY'S SOLDIER'S TALE
FRI 13 NOV 2026
Bowral Memorial Hall
PASCOE AWARDS
FINALISTS CONCERT
