Willoughby Symphony

16/06/2026

Last chance to apply for the 2026 Young Composer Award - submissions close at 9am on Monday 22 June!

Open to composers born on or after 1 January 1991, this is your opportunity to showcase your work with the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra.

More info here: https://www.willoughbysymphony.com.au/Young-Composer-Award-2026

16/06/2026

Free event for young people!

Join the Willoughby Symphony Quartet for a "Meet the Strings" session at Chatswood Library. Explore violin, viola and cello through live performances, playful music-making, and hands-on learning, with opportunities to meet the musicians and discover upcoming Willoughby Symphony Orchestra concerts.

Preschoolers (3 - 6 years) 🎻Friday 26 June from 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Register here: https://libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Eventbrite/Meet-the-strings-%E2%80%93-Symphony-Orchestra-music-3-to-6-years-1991157394367

Primary school aged (6 - 11 years) 🎻 Friday 26 June from 4pm to 5pm
Register here: https://libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Eventbrite/Meet-the-strings-%E2%80%93-Symphony-Orchestra-music-6-to-11-years-1991157790552

We hope to see you there!

12/06/2026

In the News 📰

Check out this feature by northsider sydney, where our very own Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, Dr Nicholas Milton AM, reflects on the orchestra’s 60th anniversary. It’s such an honour to have brought music and creativity to the North Shore for six decades!

Read the full article here on Pages 6 to 9:
https://issuu.com/northsidermagazine/docs/northsider_willoughby_winter_2026

10/06/2026

What a magical weekend!

Audiences joined the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra for Magic Flute, an electrifying musical journey showcasing Mozart, Hindson and Brahms.

Under the direction of Nicholas Milton AM, the orchestra brought Mozart’s iconic Magic Flute Overture to life, before German flute star Meret Louisa Vogel impressed audiences in Matthew Hindson’s modern and energetic House Music. The program concluded with Brahms’ glorious Symphony No. 2, performed with warmth, beauty and symphonic grandeur.

Thank you to all our musicians, guest artist and wonderful audiences for sharing this unforgettable weekend of music with us. 🎶

28/05/2026

22/05/2026

While Magic Flute takes the stage this weekend, keep the family fun going these Julyschool holidays with Musical Pictures - a colourful live concert experience for kids and families!

From mountain adventures to playful musical storytelling, young audiences will discover how the orchestra can paint pictures, tell stories and bring big emotions to life through sound, it's perfect for curious young minds. This engaging concert also invites children to create their own artworks inspired by the music they hear.

https://www.willoughbysymphony.com.au/Events/Willoughby-Symphony-Orchestra-Musical-Pictures

📍Saturday 4 July at The Concourse Concert Hall

21/05/2026

Meret Louisa Vogel is in Sydney! We are so excited to have her.

Enjoy this sneak peek of last night's rehearsal for this weekend's concert from the point of view of Dr Nicholas Milton AM's conductor cam. Playing at The Concourse Concert Hall - it's going to be a thrill. Don't miss out!

There are limited tickets left for both days. Book now to secure your seats!

https://www.willoughbysymphony.com.au/Events/Willoughby-Symphony-Orchestra-Magic-Flute

07/05/2026

On 23 and 24 May at The Concourse, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director Dr Nicholas Milton AM, flute superstar Meret Louisa Vogel, and the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra will perform a spectacular program featuring Matthew Hindson’s electrifying 'House Music'.

Have a read about what you can expect from Hindson's 'House Music' in this article by Faber Music. We are so excited to bring this piece to life!

Read: https://www.fabermusic.com/news/meret-louisa-vogel-nicholas-milton-and-willoughby-symphony-orchestra-perform-hindsons-house-music-in-sydney14012026?fbclid=IwY2xjawRo0yJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeG_8pdzenkb4Z6KXmCtLM2M5AOcuDWeOBDVKVslHzG2rTbUFtTcwGZnqgclU_aem_vxVv0vnfu6gFgGH9WDw2hA

Two performances of celebrated flute concerto at the Concourse

21/04/2026

Free live music at the Flat Rock Brew Cafe ☕

Settle in for a gorgeous afternoon of classical music as the Willoughby Symphony String Quartet performs at the Flat Rock Brew Cafe in Naremburn.

📅 Saturday 2 May
🕓 4pm – 6pm
📍 Flat Rock Brew Cafe - 290 Willoughby Rd, Naremburn

Enjoy an exquisite performance alongside a relaxed atmosphere with food and drink. Perfect for a family meal or a cultured catch‑up with friends.