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Hear Her Now festival

Name: Hear Her Now festival
Start: 2026-10-08
End: 2026-10-19
Location: Perth

The Hear Her Now festival is Australia's first chamber music festival programmed entirely with music by women. Organized by the Mirabilis Collective, the event runs from October 8 to 19 at the Wesley Uniting Church in Perth's CBD.

Date: Oct 8-19, 2026
Location: Perth
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Australia's first chamber music festival programmed entirely with music by women
'Homegrown' concert featuring original compositions by workshop participants
Organized by the all-female Mirabilis Collective

The Hear Her Now festival in Perth showcases chamber music composed exclusively by women, marking it as a unique and pioneering event in Australia. The festival is orchestrated by the Mirabilis Collective, an all-female chamber orchestra dedicated to promoting women in music.

Key performances include the "Homegrown" concert on the opening night, October 8. This concert features compositions by workshop participants, such as Kay Weaver and Jan Smith, who will present their own songs. These participants attended workshops organized by Arts Narrogin and led by the Mirabilis Collective, which focused on writing, singing, and ensemble work.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Wesley Uniting Church; thewest.com.au
Area for browsing nearby events: Perth

Organizer — source statement: the Mirabilis Collective, an all-female chamber orchestra behind the Hear Her Now festival.; thewest.com.au

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