Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival
Festival in NQ celebrating some of the finest music of Chamber Music.
The Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival 2026
The Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival is Far North Queensland’s premier celebration of classical chamber music which draws in audiences from around the country!
Held annually in the scenic Tablelands region, our 2026 festival (July 17-19)!
🎶Concert #1 FRIDAY 17th July at 7:30PM
🎶Concert #2 SATURDAY 18th July at 3:30PM
🎶Concert #3 SATURDAY 18th July at 7:30PM
🎶 Concert #4 SUNDAY 19th July at 3:30PM - Closing Concert
+ SUNDAY Workshop 19th at 9:30AM
🎫 EARLY BIRD DEAL ON FESTIVAL PASS - $60! Limited from 1st of FEBRUARY with a saving of $80 across 4 concerts)
All other tix on sale from 1ST of MARCH 2026
N.B Wheelchair access is available
Herberton Town Hall
The Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival 2025
The Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival is Far North Queensland’s premier celebration of classical chamber music which draws in audiences from around the country!
Held annually in the scenic Tablelands region, our 2025 festival (July 18–20) features a Nordic-inspired theme alongside timeless works by Schumann, Saint-Saëns, and Tansman. Highlights include the festival chamber orchestra alongside our two international soloists and directors Simon Thielke and Khalida De Ridder!
Join us for an unforgettable cultural experience!
🎶Concert #1 FRIDAY 18th July at 7:30PM
🎶Concert #2 SATURDAY 19th July at 2:30PM
🎶Concert #3 SATURDAY 19th July at 7:30PM
🎶 Concert #4 SUNDAY 20th July at 2:30PM - Closing Concert
+ SUNDAY 20th July at 10:30AM (Free Children's Concert - Ages 0-6)
🎫 EARLY BIRD DEAL ON FESTIVAL PASS - (sold out)
All other tix on sale from 1ST of APRIL 2025
N.B Wheelchair access available
Herberton Town Hall
The Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival 2024
Launch of the 2024 ATCMF Programme is here!
🌿Festival theme is 'Expressions of the Earth'. There's music of great comfort as well as music to stretch our listening base!
🎶Concert #1 FRIDAY 20th September at 7:30PM 'Irkanda'(Aussie composer's Sculthorpe and Hush feature)
🎶Concert #2 'Sun'- SATURDAY 21st September at 9:00AM (Early riser's concert)
🎶Concert #3 'Earth'- SATURDAY 21st September at 3:00PM (with players of the NQ Chamber Orchestra for Vivaldi)
🎶Concert #4 'Sky' - SATURDAY 21st September at 7:30PM (Ravel duo and Dumky Piano Trio)
🎶 Concert #5 - SUNDAY 22nd September at 3:00PM'Time' (Rodrigo Guitar Concerto, Brahm's Cello Sonata and Arensky Piano Trio)
💸🎫 Tickets on sale July 1st!
The launch of our masterclass sessions and workshops made possible thanks to The Regional Arts Development Fund; a Queensland Government and Tablelands Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Atherton Performing Arts Theatre
The Masterclass Sessions
At the heart of the Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival is a three day intensive of open class masterclass sessions, workshops and the chance to make new friends. Open to all ages; most encouraged to apply are those who have been taking their instrument seriously for a few years or more. Participants need be available on FRI & SAT between 10:00am - 2:10pm , and on SUN between 10:00am - 12:20pm.
MASTERCLASS:
Active participant or observer.
WORKSHOPS:
FRI 20/09 at 1:30pm-2:10pm: Workshop #1 Beyond the score; interpretation and sustainability as a performing artist
SAT 21/09 at 1:30pm-2:10pm: Workshop #2 info regarding skill development in Australia, the structure of music degrees and courses offered at various conservatories around the world, audition preparation and beyond the music degree - tutors share experiences.
MORNING AND AFTERNOON TEA
Is provided to encourage the developing of new friendships and networking
Further details following registration
Atherton Performing Arts Theatre
Piano Trio Recital
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Join us for a rare treat at the wonderful hall in Innisfail for a recital including some of the gems of the Piano Trio literature. DVORAK (1841-1904) Dumky Piano Trio in E minor, Op.90 and ARENKSY (1861-1906) Piano Trio in D minor, No.1, Op.32 as well as a wonderful work by living Australian composer HUSH Piano Trio No.1.
We will have three seasoned professionals on stage to complement the end to the day’s masterclass session that will be hosted also at the same venue; William Howard (Cello), Katherine Day (Piano) and Khalida De Ridder (Violin)
Innisfail Shire Hall
Innisfail Masterclass Sessions and Workshops
Wednesday 18 September 2024
A one day school holiday intensive with open style masterclass sessions and workshops for all ages. Apply as an active participant or observer; learn, collaborate and make new friends! Our tutors are locally, interstate and internationally active educators and performers with a wealth of experience from grass roots to tertiary level music education!
This event made possible by the Regional Arts Development fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cassowary Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Innisfail Shire Hall
Door tickets ATCMF 2023
Friday 29 September 2023
Door tickets ATCMF 2023
APA Atherton
Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival 2023
Between Friday 22 September 2023 and Sunday 24 September 2023
A celebration of classical music in the lush surrounds of the Atherton Tablelands. Join us at the beautiful St Joseph's Catholic Church with the opening concert taking off on Friday the 22nd and Saturday 23rd of September and be part of the closing concert magic on Sunday the 24th at the APA theatre.
St Joseph's Church Atherton (22ND, 23RD); APA Theatre (24TH)
J.S Bach, 6 Solo Sonatas and Partitas for Violin
Sunday 14 May 2023
Locally born violinist Khalida De Ridder returns to the north for an event so rare; the complete solo works for violin by J.S Bach. After completion of her studies at the Royal Danish Academy Of Music, Khalida completed her Doctorate degree in violin performance, taking residency in Paris and performing recitals in Europe including in Netherlands, Spain and Denmark. She now bases herself part time in her beloved Far North, now curating a Chamber Music Festival in Atherton and enjoying time in nature whilst continuing engagements in Europe.
Innisfail Shire Hall
Simon Thielke - classical guitar (DK) in recital
Between Thursday 23 February 2023 and Saturday 18 March 2023
Classical Guitarist Simon Thielke (DK) performs in various locations leading up to the 2023 Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival.
Works will include classical guitar repertoire from Guliani, Rodrigo, Barrios and short interlude of solo violin playing with locally born violinist Khalida De Ridder performing a solo work by J.S Bach.
Yungaburra Hall (11/03/23) Halloran’s Hill Atherton (18/02/23)
JS. Bach Solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas - Part 1 (CANCELLED)
Saturday 11 February 2023
‘Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival presents’ Khalida De Ridder (AU) returns to the Far North to perform the complete cycle of Bach's Solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas. Also featuring Simon Thielke (DK), performing works for classical guitar.
Innisfail Shire Hall - Concert Hall
presented by Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival
Friday 24 June 2022
A one night event at Herberton Town Hall presented by the ACMF. Works by classical guitar and violin including Schuberts Arpeggione Sonata and a new work by Danish composer Martin Lohse.
Herberton Town Hall
Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival 2021
Between Thursday 30 September 2021 and Saturday 2 October 2021
Join us for one of the most exciting three day celebrations of classical music in our very own town of Atherton, Far North QLD! Some of the finest chamber music and musicians will be on show with repertoire including Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Strauss, Rossini and much much more!! Five concerts to chose from with each night dedicated to different chamber settings there will be something for everyone!
Saint Joseph's Catholic Parish and Halloran's Hill
Simon Thielke and Khalida De Ridder
Monday 18 January 2021
Danish classical guitarist Simon Thielke and Australian violinist Khalida De Ridder will perform an intimate concert of solo and duo repertoire including Bach, Rossini, Charlton, Mertz and more!
The pair have recently released with Milan based label ‘Stradivarius Milano Dischi’ and are working to kickstart their local community with artistic projects in smaller locations.
The Boyd; Southbank Community Hub
Trio Cavallaro
Wednesday 28 August 2019
Scots Memorial Uniting Church
Scots Memorial Uniting Church
4th International Classical Chamber Series 2019
Between Wednesday 27 March 2019 and Tuesday 16 July 2019
Hugo Selles (SP) and Khalida De Ridder (AUS) at Hobart Town Hall TAS 16th July 2019 at 7:30pm.
Trio Cavallaro regional tour in QLD and NSW featuring Australian-Italian soprano Petah Cavallaro-Chapman, Danish classical guitarist Simon Thielke, and violinist Khalida De Ridder. 27th March - 7th April.
Hobart Town Hall
Simon Thielke - Guitar Artistry, workshop and concert
Saturday 23 March 2019
An exploration of the expressive and colourful world of the concert guitar from Bach to Spanish and Latin-American folklore!
Tablelands Music Lovers
International Classical Chamber Music Series
Sunday 29 July 2018
The 3rd International Classical Chamber Music Series - Atherton 29th July 2018
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
