2026 Festival Artists
Bassoon
Dylan Roberts's Performances
Friday 24 July 2026
AFCM Opening Night Concert - Cairns Crescendo
Saturday 25 July 2026
AFCM Governor's Gala - Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro
Monday 27 July 2026
AFCM Evening Concert 2 - Cairns' Colossal 150th
Tuesday 28 July 2026
***Boarding at 11am for an 11.30am departure. Cruise duration 90 minutes.*** AFCM Special Event: Harbour Harmonies - Spirit of Cairns Lunch Cruise & Concert
Tuesday 28 July 2026
***Boarding at 6pm for a 6.30pm departure. Cruise duration 2 1/2 hours.*** AFCM Special Event: Starlight Serenade - Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise & Concert
Thursday 30 July 2026
AFCM Ray Golding Sunset Series 4 - Usonia Dreams
Saturday 1 August 2026
AFCM Concert Conversations 6
Saturday 1 August 2026
AFCM Families' Concert, Presented by Trinity Anglican School
Saturday 1 August 2026
AFCM Closing Night Concert - So Long, Farewell... for now, Presented by Cairns Airport
Sunday 2 August 2026
AFCM Pathways Outreach - Denise Glasgow Performing Arts Centre
Monday 3 August 2026
AFCM Outreach Concert - Burdekin Theatre
Wednesday 5 August 2026
AFCM Outreach Concert - Proserpine Entertainment Centre
Dylan Roberts
Dylan Roberts is a bassoonist currently studying for a Master of Arts in Bassoon Performance at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (MDW) with Professor Stepan Turnovsky. He completed his Bachelor of Music Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, studying with Andrew Barnes. Dylan has performed with the Australian Youth Orchestra, Sydney Youth Orchestra, and Ensemble Apex, and is a founding member of the Orpheus Quintet, which participated in the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in 2025. His work is driven by a search for expressive depth and a distinctive personal sound.
