As part of the Riverina Conservatorium of Music's 2024 Visiting Artists Series.

The Gorgeous Nothings | The Melba Collective

Eliza Shephard - flute

Lisette Bolton - soprano

Briana Leaman - oboe

Yasmin Rowe – piano

The Melba Collective present an evening of divine repertoire by Australian and international composers. Initially brought together by the concert’s title piece and a shared enthusiasm for connecting with art in all its forms, The Melba Collective have since developed an array of eclectic and engaging programs that unite their unique combination of artistry and expertise. The Gorgeous Nothings’ features music by two Wagga-based composers, Major Greg Peterson from the Australian Army Band Kapooka, and award-winning composer John Shephard. Shephard’s work ‘The Art of Conversation’ will receive its world premiere performance at the Riverina Conservatorium of Music.

Date & Time: Saturday November 16 2024, 7:30pm

Duration: 7:30pm – 9:30pm, includes interval

Refreshments: Wine Bar with a selection of CSU wines will be open prior to the concert. EFTPOS Only

Tickets: Wagga Civic Theatre Box Office, Burns Way (off Tarcutta Street), Wagga Wagga

6926 9688 ONLINE BOOKING

Ticket Prices:

Premium $83.00

Adult $53.00
Concession $43.00
Student $43.00
Child U15 $33.00

Premium: A premium ticket entitles you to premium seating, a meet and greet with the artists, photo opportunity with the artists and after concert hospitality. Premium tickets are strictly limited.

The Riverina Conservatorium of Music is proudly presenting again Christmas with the Con 2024.

Celebrating the Christmas season with the Riverina Youth Orchestra along with instrumental ensembles, choirs, and featured soloists from the Riverina Conservatorium of Music. Performing on Wagga Wagga’s new Riverside precinct stage is a wonderful way to end the year with a celebration. The concert will feature a wonderful music program that will be engaging and entertaining for all community members to enjoy.

Experience classical, traditional, and contemporary Christmas music, along with an uplifting and dramatic performance by the Riverina Conservatorium Orchestra of a special Christmas Medley orchestrated and produced for this year’s occasion.

The concert will engage over 110 professional and aspiring musicians from the Riverina Conservatorium of Music, presenting a quality event that will broaden and delight audiences.

The concert will be supported by professional sound and lighting and will also feature a dazzling six-minute fireworks finale over the banks of the majestic Murrumbidgee River. Christmas with the Con will celebrate the festive season with one of the biggest performances in the Riverina.

The RCM will partner with Riverina charity Country Hope, with their major fundraising event - Light Up the Tree of Hope. The tree lighting ceremony will take place during the gala music concert.