Townsville-Gurambilbarra, Australia's largest tropical city, established in 1864, is in North Queensland, on the north-eastern coast, two hundred miles from Cairns and nine hundred miles from Brisbane. The city has a lively arts scene, with its own orchestra and dance company, and is host to the annual Australian Festival of Chamber Music, directed by Jack Liebeck since 2022. Townsville-Gurambilbarra's Civic Theatre is an important performing arts venue in the North Queensland region.
There's more information about the city on Malcolm Tattersall's 'Townsville' page.
A Renaissance Man - Gillian Wills talks to Jack Liebeck, artistic director of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music
Ensemble. Especially Successful - Gillian Wills reports from the Australian Fesival of Chamber Music
Ensemble. Suite Brolga - Music of David Salisbury at the 2009 Australian Festival of Chamber Music, reported by Malcolm Tattersall
DVD Spotlight. Sensual Drama - West Australian Ballet in Shchedrin's 'Carmen', reviewed by Malcolm Tattersall. '... colourful and energetic ...'
Ensemble. Beethoven and Blue Skies - The 2007 Australian Festival of Chamber Music begins, and Malcolm Tattersall is there
Ensemble. Sunshine and Stars - The Australian Festival of Chamber Music 2006 continues, and Malcolm Tattersall sends a second report
Ensemble. The Journey Begins - Malcolm Tattersall is at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music 2006
Ensemble. A tropical farewell - Malcolm Tattersall sends a final report from the Australian Festival of Chamber Music
Ensemble. Darkness to light - Malcolm Tattersall is at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music