The Australian Festival of Chamber Music acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Townsville – the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun; and Bindal people. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders – past and present – and all future generations. We recognise and value the integral role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people play in our creative and artistic endeavours.
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Sounds like Paradise
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2022 Festival
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music will be held in Townsville, Queensland, from 29 July – 7 August 2022.
The ten-day festival will feature over 30 musicians from around the world in 30 concerts and special events.
Enjoy the unique combination of exquisite music and tropical winter warmth at AFCM 2022.
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Meet Jack Liebeck, Artistic Director AFCM, violinist
"My first AFCM. I always want my programs to be as spiritually uplifting as they are intellectually stimulating and it has been extremely exciting to work with the AFCM Team who have been open-minded to all of my new ideas! I can’t wait to have a glass of wine with our loyal AFCM friends in July at the first AFCM festival in three years” – Jack Liebeck
Destination
Townsville is the perfect winter escape with its endless sunshine, stunning coastline, and consistently warm weather.
When you combine that with some of the world’s finest music it really does sound like paradise.
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Make the most of your time in paradise
Be sure to explore the sights and surrounding attractions of North Queensland.
Enjoy a day tour or escape on a self-drive package - experience the outback, wander through the tropical rainforests and waterfalls or simply relax on Magnetic Island - all truly stunning experiences offered in this piece of paradise!
Support
There are a number of ways you can become involved and support the Festival.
Explore partnership options for businesses and organisations; make a tax-deductible donation; volunteer with us; or become an AFCM Friend for exclusive membership benefits.
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We need your support
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music is a remarkable story and an extraordinary legacy. We need your support more than ever so that AFCM can go forward with confidence.
30 Years
1,140 Artists
2,500 works performed
and still counting
Discover
The AFCM has a rich history and presence in the region that extends beyond the festival itself.
Discover more about our integrated approach to community engagement, education and chamber music news and explore our past festivals' programs here.
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AFCM Outreach and Advanced Winterschool Programs
The AFCM Outreach and Advanced Winterschool programs are truly amazing opportunities for emerging Australian musicians to experience invaluable coaching and development through a series of private and public Masterclasses, in addition to gaining performance experience in the 2022 Festival as well as the regions.
See the full program here.
