Michael Sollis - Arts and Ideas

26/03/2026

Had a chat in the ABC Canberra studio about the creative bushwalk I've been developing with Ginninderry Community, and all things National Folk Festival.

Staying creative while living with cancer

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/canberra-afternoons/michael-sollis/106498142rograms/canberra-afternoons/michael-sollis/106498142

Legendary Canberra Composer Michael Sollis on Folk, Family and battling cancer

26/03/2026

Amazing man.

John Davis receives prestigious Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Award

16/03/2026

A beautiful image from Peter Hislop of Susan Ellis and me (and Morty - those who know will know) performing our take on Stephen Pigram’s Mimi at The Griffyn Ensemble special event on the weekend.

I’ve loved teaching this song to kids across Canberra in the past, including Bryn and Lyle. Stephen is an extraordinary songwriter, and it was very special to sing it myself. Even with one lung, everyone can sing.

11/03/2026

A special Griffyn Ensemble performance exploring life, land and the stars.

25/02/2026

Hi all - bookings are now up for this special event on March 15.

Griffyn Ensemble Special Event

📅 Sunday, Mar 15, 5pm to 6:30pm AEDT
📍 Larry Sitsky Recital Room, ANU School of Music

Register now >>
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/griffyn-ensemble-special-event-tickets-1983835144320?aff=oddtdtcreator

A Griffyn Ensemble performance exploring life, connection to land and the stars, shaped by Michael Sollis’ ongoing cancer journey and PhD research. 💫

The program features pieces that reflect Griffyn Ensemble director Michael Sollis’ ongoing journey through cancer, performed by members of the Griffyn Ensemble who have travelled to Canberra from around the country for this special performance. 🎻🎼

Michael has handpicked Griffyn moments that transcend life and death, connect us to the stars, and celebrate how fortunate we are to share time with the people we love, on the land to which we are connected. ❤️🌌

📷 Photo credit: Lindi Heap


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20/02/2026

SAVE THE DATE: March 15 in Canberra, for a special invite Griffyn Ensemble performance. Invitations will be coming through email, so if you aren't on the email list, send a note to [email protected]

11/02/2026

Putting digital pen to paper, writing for the Canberra Symphony Orchestra's Australian Series later in the year.

12/09/2025

For anyone who has kids/grandkids in Canberra and likes getting out in the bush, you may be interested in a creative bushwalk I've been developing over the last 18 months or so with Ginninderry Conservation Trust and Jim Sharrock, along the Murrumbidgee River (10 minute drive from Belconnen Mall)

Next weekend (Sat 20/Sun 21), we are trialling it before it is fully developed, in conjunction with a research project at the ANU around creative parenting.

There are a few spots available if you'd like to be involved. The bushwalk involves a range of activities guided by our resident bearded dragon.

If anyone is interested, you can register at www.michaelsollis.com/bushwalk

19/04/2025

So wonderful to be part of the team of such an institution. It's been a wonderful Festival so far thanks to so many!

13/03/2025

Great to be at the launch of Canberra Museum And Gallery Sidney Nolan 50 exhibition. Nolan's costumes for the Australian Ballet, such as this Lyrebird for a Malcolm Williamson work are simply amazing.