Arts Diary is a 5 minute-long “Bulletin Board” which performing artists can use to publicise events such as concerts. It is broadcast 4 times a day on 5MBS 5 minutes prior to 8am, 10am, noon and 4pm.
If you’re running arts events in Adelaide and South Australia, do consider adding your events to our diary.
The Radio 5mbs Arts Diary
The Royal South Australian Society of Arts Members’ Spring Exhibition 27 September to 27 October
- Date: Opening hours are Monday - Friday 10.30 - 3.30pm, and Saturday & Sunday 1 - 4pm. Entry is free.
- Venue: Level 1 of the Institute Building, corner North Tce and Kintore Ave, city
- Info: Official Opening is on Sunday 11th October at 2.00pm by The Hon. Kyam Maher MLC, Deputy Premier, Minister for Arts. The Spring exhibition is showcasing the vivid contemporary artworks of Members: painting, photographs, textiles, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media.
North Adelaide Baroque Hall pianist Reuben Tsang 1 October
- Date: Thursday 1st October at 6:30pm
- Venue: North Adelaide Baroque Hall, 104 Tynte St. North Adelaide
- Info: Reuben will perform Rachmaninov's Etude-Tableaux, Op.39 – a work ranging from delicate counterpoint and soft expression all the way to dramatic codas and Rachmaninov's imitation of church bells, as well as Mozart's Piano Sonata in C major - an elegant, beautiful exemplar of Classical era sonata writing -, and Domenico Scarlatti's Keyboard Sonatas in D, K.119 and in G, K.427. Tickets are $45, $25 students, available at https://www.baroquehall.com/recitals
Harris International Piano Series Isata Kanneh – Mason 11 October
- Date: Sunday 11th October at 2pm
- Venue: Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide
- Info: Rising star of the piano world Isata Kanneh - Mason, will perform a mixed programme of Beethoven, Ravel and Tabakova in what will be a stunning recital debut in Adelaide, as part of the Harris International Piano Series. Celebrated for her poetic insight, rhythmic clarity and emotional depth, Kanneh Mason brings together classical pillars and contemporary voices in a programme of colour, contrast and virtuosity. Tickets are $85 for A Reserve, $60 for B Reserve, $35 for students and seniors, available on humanitx.com. ( https://events.humanitix.com/isata-kanneh-mason-harris-international-piano-series )
The Adelaide Music Club is “Oranges and Lennons” 12 October
- Date: Monday 12th October at 7pm
- Venue: The Grand Ballroom, 443 Tapley’s Hill Road, Fulham Gardens
- Info: A tribute to John Lennon, His Songs, His Stories, His Journey, starring Gary Burrows backed by some of Adelaide’s finest musicians. Tickets, including one course Dinner and Show with drinks available at the bar, are $58. Book by Wednesday 7th October, at https//adelaidemusicclub.com.au/bookings/
The Richard Wagner Society of S. A. Organ recital Wagner transcriptions 17 October
- Date: Saturday 17th October at 3pm
- Venue: North Adelaide Baptist Church, Tynte St. North Adelaide
- Info: The programme will include Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde, overtures from Tannhäuser and Die Meistersinger, and some selections from The Ring. Joshua van Konkelenberg will discuss the transcriptions and perform them on the church organ. Tickets are $35, available from wagnersa.org.au. https://wagnersa.org.au/event/organ-recital-wagner-transcriptions/
The Australian Doctor’s Orchestra and Sight For All – Symphony for Sight 18th October
- Date: Sunday 18th October at 2pm
- Venue: Norwood Concert Hall, George Street Norwood (Behind Norwood Town Hall)
- Info: The Australian Doctors Orchestra is coming to Adelaide for a spectacular symphony concert in support of Adelaide-based not for profit, Sight For All. Under the baton of acclaimed conductors Nicolas Braithwaite and Euan Safey, experience an unforgettable afternoon of music, inspiration and purpose. Experience musical excellence and support life-changing impact. Tickets are $45, $40 for group of 10, $35 concession, available from https://events.humanitix.com/australian-doctors-orchestra-sfa.
Sunday Best @ St Oswald’s: Kaleidoscope Slava Grigoryan and Sharon Grigoryan 25 October
- Date: Sunday 25th October at 2pm
- Venue: St Oswald's Church, 5 St Anns Pl, Parkside
- Info: A program that crosses genres with ease. Journey from Baroque masters J.S. Bach and Benedetto Marcello through to Latin jazz, Astor Piazzolla, Anne Cawrse and beyond. Tickets are $25, $15 students, available from humanitx.com. https://events.humanitix.com/sunbeststo_202610
Adelaide Choral Ambassadors all-Filipino community choir Overture: The Beginning of Act Three 21 November
- Date: Saturday 21st November at 5.00 pm
- Venue: Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide
- Info: Born from a passion for cultural storytelling through song. In just two years they have earned Gold at the World Choir Games in Auckland and performed at the Sydney Opera House. Now in their third year, they return to Elder Hall. Early Bird tickets - $60, $55 concession - are available until 31st August at trybooking.com/DMNBQ.
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