Join the Bowerbird Collective and soprano Bethany Hill in the stunning surrounds of Carrick Hill as they take you on a musical journey into forests, under water, and across the lands. Repertoire includes works by Vaughan Williams, Handel, Charpentier and Purcell, as well as Jodie O'Regan (SA), Karine Polwart and charming trad tunes. Tickets are very limited! Don't miss Bethany Hill's return visit from the USA, appearing alongside Nature Festival favourites Simone Slattery (violin) and Anthony Albrecht (cello).
DATE: Saturday 4th October 2025 | 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Tickets coming soon with the launch of the Nature Festival Program on 19 August.
The performance will run for approximately 50 minutes without an interval. A limited number of chairs will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own seating or a picnic rug for comfort.
Beverages will be available for purchase prior to the performance. Please note that BYO alcohol is not permitted. You're welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy.
About the performers:
The Bowerbird Collective makes art for nature. Their work has received international acclaim, and their ARIA-nominated albums of threatened bird, frog and mammal calls, 'Songs of Disappearance', reached the top of the ARIA Album Charts ahead of Adele, ABBA and Ed Sheeran. Violinist Simone Slattery was a 2019 Churchill Fellow, received a PhD in Music Performance from the University of Adelaide and performs regularly with Australia's finest ensembles. Cellist Anthony Albrecht was Australia's first graduate of The Juilliard School's Historical Performance program and enjoys an international performance career.
For more information visit www.bowerbirdcollective.org
Accessibility:
This performance will take place in an area of the Carrick Hill gardens suitable for access by wheelchair users and those with limited availability.
Wet weather:
In the event of wet or adverse weather, this performance will either be moved or postponed. Ticket holders will be notified of any changes at least 3 hours prior to the start of the performance.
