Upcoming events.
Thought is Surrounded by a Halo
AVÉ perform works by Elena Kats-Chernin, Joseph Twist, Sally Whitwell, Paul Stanhope, Anne Cawrse, Perry Joyce, Kevin Baker, Stephen Leek, Thomas Green and Andrew O’Connor responding to Gwen Harwood’s poetry in an intimate program of Australian voices, vivid text, and expressive song.
NSW Department of Education In Concert 2025
The 2025 In Concert series is an annual showcase of secondary choral music within our NSW public schools. It features 800 high school students in a combined choir.
This magnificient concert involves hundreds of schools and students from across NSW. This concert series is one of the core state level arts programs managed by The Arts Unit of the NSW Department of Education.
The series also provides a unique opportunity for schools to access targeted high-quality repertoire and professional learning opportunities.
This festival will also feature the NSW Public Schools Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra and the NSW Public Schools Singers.
Presented by NSW Department of Education
AVÉ at The Heritage Collective (Evening Event)
Join AVÉ at The Heritage Collective for an exclusive, intimate premiere of a bold new song cycle inspired by Tim Winton AO. Featuring commissioned works by leading WA composers, this special event offers a rare opportunity to experience the ensemble up close, connect with the artists, and witness the world premiere of powerful new Australian vocal music.
AVÉ at The Heritage Collective (Matinee Event)
Join AVÉ at The Heritage Collective for an exclusive, intimate premiere of a bold new song cycle inspired by Tim Winton AO. Featuring commissioned works by leading WA composers, this special event offers a rare opportunity to experience the ensemble up close, connect with the artists, and witness the world premiere of powerful new Australian vocal music.
Townsville - Thought is Surrounded by a Halo - QLD Tour
Led by Artistic Director Katie Noonan, Australian Vocal Ensemble - AVÉ intertwines Australian compositions by Whitwell, Cawrse, Twist, Kats-Chernin, Stanhope, O'Connor, Leek and more alongside new arrangements of music by Bach, Purcell and Tomás Luis de Victoria, creating a beautiful tension between ties to more traditional European music and modern Australian classical.
Committed to telling uniquely Australian stories, AVÉ presents these new works based on the poetry of iconic QLD poets, David Malouf and Gwen Harwood.
This project marks the second song cycle commissioned by the Australian Vocal Ensemble as they expand their repertoire of new Australian vocal works, generating a new sound world to be discovered and shared.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Bundaberg - Thought is Surrounded by a Halo - QLD Tour
Led by Artistic Director Katie Noonan, Australian Vocal Ensemble - AVÉ intertwines Australian compositions by Whitwell, Cawrse, Twist, Kats-Chernin, Stanhope, O'Connor, Leek and more alongside new arrangements of music by Bach, Purcell and Tomás Luis de Victoria, creating a beautiful tension between ties to more traditional European music and modern Australian classical.
Committed to telling uniquely Australian stories, AVÉ presents these new works based on the poetry of iconic QLD poets, David Malouf and Gwen Harwood.
This project marks the second song cycle commissioned by the Australian Vocal Ensemble as they expand their repertoire of new Australian vocal works, generating a new sound world to be discovered and shared.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Toowoomba - Thought is Surrounded by a Halo - QLD Tour
Led by Artistic Director Katie Noonan, Australian Vocal Ensemble - AVÉ intertwines Australian compositions by Whitwell, Cawrse, Twist, Kats-Chernin, Stanhope, O'Connor, Leek and more alongside new arrangements of music by Bach, Purcell and Tomás Luis de Victoria, creating a beautiful tension between ties to more traditional European music and modern Australian classical.
Committed to telling uniquely Australian stories, AVÉ presents these new works based on the poetry of iconic QLD poets, David Malouf and Gwen Harwood.
This project marks the second song cycle commissioned by the Australian Vocal Ensemble as they expand their repertoire of new Australian vocal works, generating a new sound world to be discovered and shared.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Toowoomba Vocal Workshop
Are you passionate about singing? Do you want to elevate your vocal skills and perform with AVÉ's renowned singers - Katie Noonan, Hannah Fraser, Louis Hurley and Andrew O'Connor? Register now for an exclusive vocal workshop with AVÉ, featuring the stunning piece Stars by Stephen Leek. This is your chance to work directly with the ensemble and showcase your talent alongside AVÉ at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba!
Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from and perform with AVÉ. Register now and be part of an unforgettable vocal experience!
AVÉ Tumbling Like Stars - Goulburn
Tumbling Like Stars
Using the human voice to tell the stories of our time and place through song
Four of Australia’s finest vocalists come together in a visionary performance combining heavenly vocals in a chamber setting. Katie Noonan’s new project, Australian Vocal Ensemble – AVÉ intertwines Australian compositions by Cawrse, Davidson, Green, Humphries, Hurren, Leek, Noonan and Wells, alongside new arrangements of music by Bach, Handel and Tomás Luis de Victoria creating a beautiful tension between ties to more traditional European music and modern Australian classical. Committed to telling uniquely Australian stories, AVÉ presents these new works based on the poetry of iconic Australian writer David Malouf.
AVÉ Tumbling Like Stars - Kangaroo Valley
Tumbling Like Stars
Using the human voice to tell the stories of our time and place through song
Four of Australia’s finest vocalists come together in a visionary performance combining heavenly vocals in a chamber setting. Katie Noonan’s new project, Australian Vocal Ensemble – AVÉ intertwines Australian compositions by Cawrse, Davidson, Green, Humphries, Hurren, Leek, Noonan and Wells, alongside new arrangements of music by Bach, Handel and Tomás Luis de Victoria creating a beautiful tension between ties to more traditional European music and modern Australian classical. Committed to telling uniquely Australian stories, AVÉ presents these new works based on the poetry of iconic Australian writer David Malouf.
Australian Vocal Ensemble - Orange
Wiradjuri Country
AVÉ is an elite chamber ensemble that is warm and welcoming to all, using the human voice to tell the stories of our time and place through song. This program explores the extraordinary vocal music from the late Renaissance and Baroque era alongside New Australian works set to the words of Australian poet, David Malouf.
Australian Vocal Ensemble - Bathurst
Wiradjuri Country
AVÉ is an elite chamber ensemble that is warm and welcoming to all, using the human voice to tell the stories of our time and place through song. This program explores the extraordinary vocal music from the late Renaissance and Baroque era alongside New Australian works set to the words of Australian poet, David Malouf.
Brisbane Festival
Four of Australia’s finest vocalists come together in a visionary performance combining heavenly vocals in a chamber setting. Katie Noonan’s new project, Australian Vocal Ensemble, will intertwine new Australian compositions by Anne Cawrse, Robert Davidson, Iain Grandage, Thomas Green, David Hirschfelder, Alice Humphries, Zac Hurren, Stephen Leek, Katie Noonan and Jessica Wells, alongside new arrangements of music by Bach, Handel and Tomás Luis de Victoria.
Don’t miss an opportunity to see a truly unique performance of soaring vocals as they celebrate the release of their debut album ‘Tumbling Like Stars’.
Tumbling Like Stars - Coffs Harbour
Four of Australia’s finest vocalists come together in a visionary performance combining heavenly vocals in a chamber setting. Katie Noonan’s new project, Australian Vocal Ensemble – AVÉ intertwines Australian compositions by Cawrse, Davidson, Green, Humphries, Hurren, Leek, Noonan and Wells, alongside new arrangements of music by Bach, Handel and Tomás Luis de Victoria.
Tumbling Like Stars - Warren
Ngiyambaa Country
AVÉ intertwines Australian compositions by Cawrse, Davidson, Green, Humphries, Hurren, Leek, Noonan and Wells, alongside new arrangements of music by Bach, Handel and Tomás Luis de Victoria creating a beautiful tension between ties to more traditional European music and modern Australian classical.
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Tumbling Like Stars - Gunnedah
Kamilaroi Country
AVÉ intertwines Australian compositions by Cawrse, Davidson, Green, Humphries, Hurren, Leek, Noonan and Wells, alongside new arrangements of music by Bach, Handel and Tomás Luis de Victoria creating a beautiful tension between ties to more traditional European music and modern Australian classical.
Tumbling Like Stars - Tamworth
Kamilaroi/Gomeroi Country
AVÉ intertwines Australian compositions by Cawrse, Davidson, Green, Humphries, Hurren, Leek, Noonan and Wells, alongside new arrangements of music by Bach, Handel and Tomás Luis de Victoria creating a beautiful tension between ties to more traditional European music and modern Australian classical.
Tumbling Like Stars - Coffs Harbour
Gumbaynggirr Country
AVÉ intertwines Australian compositions by Cawrse, Davidson, Green, Humphries, Hurren, Leek, Noonan and Wells, alongside new arrangements of music by Bach, Handel and Tomás Luis de Victoria creating a beautiful tension between ties to more traditional European music and modern Australian classical.
Tumbling Like Stars - Armidale
Anaiwan and Kamilaroi Country
AVÉ intertwines Australian compositions by Cawrse, Davidson, Green, Humphries, Hurren, Leek, Noonan and Wells, alongside new arrangements of music by Bach, Handel and Tomás Luis de Victoria creating a beautiful tension between ties to more traditional European music and modern Australian classical.
Tumbling Like Stars - Grafton
Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl Country
AVÉ intertwines Australian compositions by Cawrse, Davidson, Green, Humphries, Hurren, Leek, Noonan and Wells, alongside new arrangements of music by Bach, Handel and Tomás Luis de Victoria creating a beautiful tension between ties to more traditional European music and modern Australian classical.
In 2024, AVÉ’s touring project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
In 2023, AVÉ’s Regional touring and workshop activities were supported by the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund - an Australian Government Initiative.
In 2023, AVÉ’s Regional NSW touring was presented in association with Musica Viva Australia.