BENDIGO FINE MUSIC

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About Bendigo Fine Music

  • Bendigo Fine Music is a community organisation dedicated to sharing classical music in Bendigo and the surrounding region. We bring musicians, audiences and remarkable places together, creating opportunities to hear live music and supporting the people who make it.

    Our projects include the Keys of Gold festival, special performances and the community-funded People’s Piano.

  • Not a thing. Whether you’re a regular concertgoer or coming along for the first time, you’re welcome. Bring your curiosity and enjoy the music.

  • Our events take place in Bendigo and surrounding towns, in venues ranging from churches and historic buildings to more unexpected settings. Each event listing includes its location and venue details.

  • Visit our What’s On page and join our mailing list for concert announcements, festival news and booking updates. You can also follow Bendigo Fine Music on social media.

  • Choose an event on our What’s On page and follow the booking link. Each listing includes ticket prices, performance times and venue information.

  • Come to a concert, bring a friend or help spread the word. If you’d like to volunteer, donate or explore sponsorship, we’d love to hear from you.

Hiring the People’s Piano

  • The People’s Piano is a Yamaha C7X grand piano purchased through community fundraising. Its home is St Paul’s Cathedral in Bendigo.

    Made possible by the generosity of the Bendigo community, it gives local and visiting musicians access to a quality instrument and creates more opportunities for people to enjoy live music.

  • We welcome hire enquiries from musicians, ensembles and organisations. Complete our piano hire enquiry form with details of your proposed event, preferred date and requirements, including any rehearsal or setup time.

    Hire is subject to availability and the hire terms and conditions. Submitting an enquiry does not confirm a booking.

  • The piano hire fee is $150. This is the fee for the piano itself. Any venue hire, transport and tuning charges will be clarified before your booking is confirmed.

  • Yes, subject to both the piano and the Cathedral being available.

    Select “At St Paul’s Cathedral” on the piano hire enquiry form and tell us whether you have already arranged your venue booking. The form includes the Cathedral’s contact details so you can enquire directly about venue availability and hire.

  • No. Piano hire and Cathedral venue hire are separate arrangements.

    Venue enquiries and bookings must be made directly with St Paul’s Cathedral through [contact name, email and phone]. Please include the time you need for rehearsals, setup and the performance when discussing your venue booking.

    Booking the Cathedral does not automatically reserve the piano, and requesting the piano does not reserve the Cathedral.

  • You will still need to request hire of the People’s Piano. Complete the piano hire enquiry form, indicate that your Cathedral booking is confirmed and include the name the venue booking is under.

  • You can request to use the piano at another venue. Select “At another venue” on the enquiry form and provide the venue address, access information and proposed delivery and collection dates.

    Any move is subject to approval and the hire terms and conditions. Please do not arrange transport before your request has been approved.

  • Any approved move must be undertaken by the authorised piano mover, Making Melody Music, with Joshua McPherson. Hirers must not arrange transport with another provider.

    If the piano is moved to another venue, it must be tuned by Nic Hamilton. Transport and tuning arrangements will be confirmed as part of the hire process.

  • The full terms and conditions are available through the piano hire enquiry form. You will need to read and accept them before your booking is confirmed.

  • After you submit your enquiry, you will be contacted about availability, any further information needed and the next steps.

    Your booking is only confirmed once the required hire arrangements have been completed and you have received written confirmation. Please wait for confirmation of both the piano and your venue before promoting your event.

Keys of Gold 2027

  • Keys of Gold is a classical music festival presented by Bendigo Fine Music. It brings local and visiting musicians into distinctive venues across Bendigo and the surrounding region, celebrating the area’s instruments, historic spaces and musical talent.

    It’s an invitation to discover wonderful music and the places that help bring it to life.

  • Join our mailing list to receive the 2027 program announcement, artist news and ticket release details. Updates will also appear on our Keys of Gold 2027 webpage and social channels.

  • Absolutely. You don’t need to follow the whole festival to be part of it. Explore the program when it’s released and choose the performances that spark your interest.

  • No. Performances take place across multiple venues in Bendigo and surrounding towns. Check each concert listing for its location, performance time and booking details.

  • Please check the individual event details when planning your visit. If you have particular access requirements or need more information, contact us before booking so we can check with the venue and help you plan your experience.

  • Join the Bendigo Fine Music mailing list and follow our social channels for booking announcements. You’ll also find updates and booking links on our website.