Sydney Guitar Collective – On Tour 2026

Sydney Guitar Collective – On Tour is a concert series showcasing the expressive possibilities of the classical guitar ensemble through works by Australian composers and the inspirations behind them. The series explores the richness, colour, and lyricism of the chamber classical guitar ensemble.

Established in early 2023, the Collective provided a platform for emerging professional musicians to continue pursuing their passion for chamber ensemble performance beyond their university studies. Since its formation, SGC has steadily expanded its performance profile through self-hosted concerts as well as invitations to perform within established Sydney concert series. The ensemble now comprises five performers who are deeply passionate about sharing the classical guitar with new audiences and promoting its place on the concert stage.

The Collective seeks to build a deeper public awareness of Australian guitar music, supporting both established and emerging composers through performance, recording, collaboration, and commissioning. This program features works by composers with whom the ensemble has worked closely, including Elena Kats-Chernin’s Dance of the Paper Umbrellas and Richard Charlton’s Port Jackson Suite, written for the Collective. The ensemble has also collaborated with renowned UK composer Vincent Lindsey-Clarke and commissioned new works from young Australian composers from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Tickets: Sydney Guitar Collective
Date: Friday 11 September
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Robert Knox Hall