Author: Marion Blaze
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April Fools’ Day Concert
A fun, family-friendly concert 7.30pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 54 Serrell Street, Malvern East, 3145 Entry $15, under 16 free. Pay at the door. Wine, cheese and soft drinks served.
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Photos from FAME Festival concert – January 17, 2026
Spot the Concordia players in the orchestra of 120+! After a week of rehearing, workshopping and socialising we were thrilled to play at The Edge in the FAME Festival orchestra under the masterful baton of Stephen Lalor. The next FAME Festival will take place in Sydney in January 2028.
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“Multicultural Melbourne” FAME Festival Concert
Twelve Concordia members are thrilled to be participating in the Melbourne FAME Festival taking place at University College, Melbourne University from January 11 to 18, 2026. The week of rehearsals will culminate in a concert involving 120+ musicians from all over Australia. Don’t forget, there’s free public transport on weekends until February, 2026. “Multicultural Melbourne”…
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Concordia’s Christmas
On December 3, Concordia celebrated Christmas and our end-of-year with a concert and supper with family and friends. We also celebrated Basil Hawkins becoming Life Member. Congratulations, Basil!
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Merry Christmas
in NewsMembers of Concordia wish to thank you for your support throughout 2025 and look forward to seeing you at our concerts in 2026.
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From Baroque to the Beatles
Concordia in concert at Airlie Ivanhoe. This is a private concert for residents and the community of Airlie Ivanhoe. 2pm on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Concordia is delighted to be playing again at Airlie. In July 2024, we played to a large and very appreciative audience. Click here to see Concert Booklet
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Strings by the Sea
Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 2pm Concordia in concert with music from the Baroque to the Beatles. We’ll take you on an eclectic musical journey around the world featuring music by Vivaldi, Piazzolla, the Bee Gees, the Beatles and more. Corinella Community Hall, 48 Smythe Street, Corinella Tickets on Trybooking or at the door $25,…
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Photos from May 4, 2025 Concert
Thank you for the support we received at our recent ‘Star Wars Day’ concert on May the 4th at the Clayton Community Theatre. What a marvellous concert it was, featuring the Australian premiere performance of our own Michelle Nelson’s composition, Rue de Montmartre, with clarinettist, Christopher Ondaatje wowing us all with his solo performance. The concert featured the…
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Concordia Events 2025
in NewsHere is our scheduled of events for the remainder of the year. – Concert Airlie, Ivanhoe – Sunday, September 21 (Private concert for residents) – Concert Vasey, Bundoora – Friday, October 3 (Private concert for residents) – Christmas concert for family and friends at our rehearsal venue, Serrell Street – 7.30pm Wednesday, December 3
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Wed 5 Mar 2025 Mandolins and Merlot
Free Mandolin Workshop With Wine Come and try playing mandolin with an ensemble… If you play violin, your left hand will know what to do: the fingering’s the same. 7.30pm Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Concordia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble is a performing orchestra of plucked-string musicians. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings and perform about six concerts…
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Peninsula Folk Club
On Sunday 3 November 2024 Concordia Mandolin & Guitar Ensemble performed at the club night of the Peninsula Folk Club after enjoying the ‘jam’ and ‘blackboard’ acts.
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Mandolins Victoria Combined Ensembles concert
On Saturday 12 October 2024 Concordia Mandolin & Guitar Ensemble combined with Mandolins D’Amour and Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra for this concert under the auspices of Mandolins Victoria. Mandolins Victoria is an organisation made up of members of mandolin ensembles in Victoria and welcoming of any players or teachers of mandolin and related instruments. It was established…