SXS Chamber Music Festival

 

Building on the esteemed legacy of the Bangalow Music Festival (2001 - 2023), the SXS Chamber Music Festival is one of Australia’s premier chamber music events. Presented by the Southern Cross Soloists, the festival brings together world-class musicians in an intimate and immersive setting, celebrating both classical masterworks and bold contemporary compositions. In 2004, Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe described it as, “the most exciting festival, outside a capital city, that I have ever attended”.

 

Founded in 2001, the festival has showcased over 825 artists in more than 270 concerts, earning critical acclaim and two nominations for the prestigious APRA AMCOS Art Music Awards for Excellence in a Regional Area (2019, 2022). It has been praised by Limelight Magazine as “one of the country’s most captivating chamber music experiences.”

 

In 2024, the festival entered an exciting new chapter, relocating from Bangalow, NSW, to Tamborine Mountain, Queensland. Now held at the stunning Shambala Estate, the festival will present its first full-scale event in its new home from August 22-24, 2025. Under the artistic leadership of Festival Director Tim Munro, the SXS Chamber Music Festival continues to push creative boundaries while maintaining its commitment to excellence.

 

With a rich history, innovative programming, and a passionate national audience, the festival remains a cultural beacon for chamber music lovers. 

 

Join us for a wonderful weekend winter escape 22-24 August 2025, Tamborine Mountain, for what will be an unforgettable musical experience. The festival team is excited to bring music to the mountain for the 21st edition of the SXS Chamber Music Festival 2025.