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Woodend Winter Arts Festival

Next date: Friday, 07 June 2024 | 06:00 PM to Monday, 10 June 2024 | 05:00 PM

The 19th annual Woodend Winter Arts Festival will deliver a four-day feast of music, words and ideas in the heart of the Macedon Ranges.

Taking place over the King’s Birthday long weekend, WWAF will present a dynamic program of music, and words and ideas events. World class performers will be joined by some of Australia’s brightest minds for a series of incredible performances and discussions – all within a relaxed and intimate village setting. Over 100 artists will perform during the Festival in various venues throughout the charming village of Woodend. This is an event where you can witness the musical genius of artists who usually perform at major concert halls. Whether you are a classical music aficionado, or simply want to experience a different type of music, the program offers something for everyone. Highlights of the music program include a lively performance by Southern Spanish guitarist Paco Lara, accompanied by flamenco dancer Deya Giner. Jazz great Paul Grabowsky will showcase the piano across centuries, twice ARIA-nominated Nat Bartsch will transport the audience into the realm of new jazz, while London-based pianist Piers Lane will perform Chopin, Smetana & Mozart.>

The Festival will feature some amazing local talent too. Jacqueline Ogeil (Woodend local and WWAF Artistic Director) will lead Academia Arcadia’s performance of the Early Solo Concertos. Australian tenor Daniel Thomson (who grew up in Kyneton), will fly in from Europe to perform Schubert Lieder with John O’Donnell (also from Woodend).

The Words & Ideas program will deliver engaging debates and discussions on challenging contemporary issues discussing topics ranging from ‘city vs. country’, to ‘machines vs. humans’.