Annual Report 2017
Australian Festival of
Chamber Music
Our mission is to:
• Deliver an international chamber music festival and related experiences to Townsville. • Enrich the cultural life of North Queensland; and • Create compelling reasons for diverse audiences to visit from across Australia and around the world.
We aim to enrich lives, educate and excite people about chamber music by presenting great artists in innovative and creative programming.
We value:
• Artistic Integrity • Engagement • Education • Professionalism • Openness • Accountability
Our Strategic Objectives are to:
• Create a unique festival experience Educate and enrich key stakeholders from artists and audiences to sponsors and supporters.
• Grow and diversify our audiences Increase consumer awareness and Festival audience through effective marketing and communications and innovative music programs of a broad repertoire that appeal to a wide audience.
• Secure long-term sustainability Maintain a sound business model and operating system that guarantees future financial stability and a successful artistic program.
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 1 CHAIR's MESSAGE
2017 has been a significant year The re-development of The Ville has provided us with a in the life of the Australian new venue that will finally allow Concert Conversations Festival of Chamber Music. to grow beyond the confines of C2 at the Civic Centre – The Annual General Meeting a most welcome development. provides us all with an The Board has met regularly over the last 12 months. opportunity to take stock of With the new Constitution adopted at our last AGM, we our achievements, and review are now in the process of completing a suite of policies the challenges that lie ahead. which will underlie the Constitution, ensuring that we are In financial terms, as the audited accounts confirm, 2017 compliant with all relevant legislation, and that our was a most satisfactory year. CEO Justin Ankus has operating framework is fit for purpose. I am particularly proved to be an astute financial manager of our modest grateful to Directors Jane Seawright and Marjorie resources, and it is gratifying to be able to report strong Nicholls AM for their hard work and legal expertise in growth in almost all our vital indicators – the significant bringing this to fruition. exception being our continuing inability to attract The Development Committee has also been working support from the Australia Council for the Arts. hard, and we anticipate being able to announce the Ticket sales have continued to perform well, and appointment of a Philanthropy Manager in the not too membership numbers have grown steadily. distant future. This will be an important development for the Festival. While State and Local Government 2017 was significant also as a year of transition from our continue to give us strong support, the protracted period second Artistic Director, Piers Lane AO, to our third, in which we have had no Federal Government funding Kathryn Stott – a time of mixed emotions for many of means that we must now be actively looking elsewhere us, but it is gratifying to be able to report that Kathy has for additional revenue to ensure the continuing artistic hit the ground running. Her 2018 program was growth of the Festival. completed prior to the start of the 2017 Festival, and her 2019 program is already well developed. The 2018 My warm thanks to all my fellow Directors for their hard program contains a number of exciting innovations that work and support over the last 12 months. Thanks also augur well for the continuing artistic growth of your to our hard-working staff, in particular, our Executive Festival. Director, Justin Ankus whose exemplary leadership, and commitment to Townsville, have been deeply impressive. Your board continues to hold discussions with interested parties regarding the provision of a purpose-built And finally, thank you to all of you – our members. Your Concert Hall to provide a permanent home for the continuing support is vital to our future and we are Festival. We wait with interest the Feasibility Report grateful for your commitment and involvement. being prepared by AECOM regarding the suitability of Sandra Yates, AO the Central Park site as a Cultural Centre. This report, Chair commissioned by the Townsville City Council, is due on June 30th.
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 2 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS MESSAGE
This year, 2017, marked Firstly, I should note that in line with Australian another significant milestone in Accounting Standards, this figure includes donations to the the 27-year history of the Future Fund of $24,800 and interest accrued to the AFCM, being the final year of Future Fund deposit of $6,259 as at 30 Dec 2017. Artistic Director Piers Lane Unexpectedly, at the end of the year, we were also AO. Piers programming once advised that we had met our KPI’s in respect of our again presented us with a Tourism and Events Queensland grant which resulted in delightful banquet of the us earning the full amount of our performance payment. familiar and the new, both in This year we were also heartened by increases in our terms of repertoire and the many artists that joined us. In earned revenue. Ticket sales increased by 9%, the line-up of artists was our incoming Artistic Director memberships by 15% cash sponsorships by 20%, and Kathryn Stott. It was truly a wonderful moment at the donations (excluding Future Fund) by 28%. These conclusion of the final concert to witness Piers hand over increases all assisted in helping us to meet continually the baton, both figuratively, and literally to Kathy. increasing costs. Despite several further attempts to secure funding from the Commonwealth all were This year saw three new events on the program. Firstly, unsuccessful. As Government funding remains flat and an the Currajong House Garden Party. Held in the grounds expectation of softening in future years, the continued of the Townsville Heritage Centre, guests enjoyed generosity of our sponsors, donors, members and patrons afternoon tea and traditional lawn games before settling will help to ensure the festival continues to grow and down for a wonderful performance of the Beethoven prosper. Septet. At the end of the festival, we introduced our AFCM After Party on the deck of Peppers Blue on Blue The team and I have had the pleasure of working with Magnetic Island. There we were treated to the debut Kathryn Stott since the conclusion of the 2017 festival. By performance of the now disbanded quintet, the Magnetic the time this report is published, you will have already Quintet. In another packed program the Townsville City seen what exciting things Kathryn has in store for us all. Council – AFCM, Queens Gardens Concert was I would like to take this opportunity to thank our presented for the third year in a row. The trip to Government partners, Arts Queensland, Tourism and Orpheus Island again proved to be a restful and inspiring Events Queensland and the Townsville City Council. Our pause in the festival. This year also saw our inaugural many sponsors whom you will find listed at the back of AFCM busking competition for Townsville’s young this report and our many donors. Also, the AFCM team, musicians. This too was well received, and we look Sheridan, Rebecca and Jacqui for their continued efforts forward holding it again in 2018. to bring the Artistic Director's vision to life. I thank the This year was another very successful year for the board, led by our Chair, Sandra Yates AO for their Winterschool Program. The relocation of masterclasses continued guidance, advice and support. Moreover, finally, and performances to St James Cathedral proved popular thank-you to you, our valued AFCM members. I look with audiences filling these events. forward to seeing you all again at AFCM 2018.
Financially, 2017 finished better than anticipated. Not only Justin P. Ankus did we again achieve record attendance 17,655 (up 7% Executive Director from 16,509 in 2016), but we have also recorded a modest surplus of $73,088 (deficit of $17,545 in 2016).
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 3 2017 PROGRAM
Day 1: Friday 28/07 Day 2: Saturday 29/07
7:30pm 10:15am The James Cook University Opening Night Concert - Concert Conversations with Piers Lane 1 Beginnings C2, Townsville Civic Theatre Townsville Civic Theatre Piers chats with Cheryl Barker, Peter Coleman-Wright, Prudence Davis, Alice Giles and Henk Neven and Dene ANON (14th century Italian) Olding. Saltarello ANON (12th century English) Camille SAINT-SAËNS (1835-1921) Edi be thu, heven queene Fantaisie for Violin and Harp, Op.124 ANON/ Poul HØXBRO Dene Olding (violin) The Cursed Dance Alice Giles (harp)
Genevieve Lacey (recorder) Lloyd VICK (1915-2014) Poul Høxbro (frame drum, double pipes and pipe & bones) Concertante (Australian premiere) Goldner String Quartet Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791) Alice Giles (harp) Piano Quartet No.2 in E flat major, K493 Prudence Davis (flute) Allegro Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Larghetto Rondo: allegretto Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791) Don Giovanni, K527 Orli Shaham (piano) Act II: Ah taci, ingiusto core Jack Liebeck (violin) Christopher Moore (viola) Cheryl Barker (soprano) Francis Gouton (cello) Peter Coleman-Wright (baritone) Henk Neven (baritone) Matthew HINDSON (born 1968) Piers Lane (piano) String Quartet No.5 (world premiere) In one movement Noël COWARD (1899-1973) Medley devised by Brian Castles-Onion Goldner String Quartet Cheryl Barker (soprano) INTERVAL Peter Coleman-Wright (baritone) Piers Lane (piano) Antonín DVOŘÁK (1841-1904) Biblical Songs, Op.99 SPECIAL EVENT I. Darkness and thunderclouds are round about Him 2:30pm IV. The Lord is my Shepherd Currajong House Garden Party VI. Hear, oh Lord, my bitter cry Townsville Heritage Centre
Henk Neven (baritone) Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Alice Giles (harp) Septet, Op.20 Adagio - Allegro con brio Bedřich SMETANA (1824-1884) Adagio cantabile Piano Trio in G minor, Op.15 Tempo di minuetto - Trio - Tempo I Moderato assai – più animato Tema (Andante) con [5] variazioni Allegro, ma non agitato – Alternativo I: Andante – Alternativo II: Scherzo (Allegro molto e vivace) Maestoso Andante con moto alla marcia - Presto Finale: presto Jack Liebeck (violin) Francesca Dego (violin) Christopher Moore (viola) Jiří Bárta (cello) Francis Gouton (cello) Piers Lane (piano) Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet)
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 4 Jack Schiller (bassoon) Martin Owen (horn) Jean-Phillipe RAMEAU (1683-1764) Pièces de Clavecin en concerts No.1 in C minor 7:30pm La Coulicam Governor’s Gala – Fandango La Livri Townsville Civic Theatre La Vézinet
Luigi BOCCHERINI (1745-1805) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Guitar Quintet (‘Fandango’), G 448 Jack Liebeck (violin) Pastorale Jiří Bárta (cello) Allegro maestoso Grave assai – Jacques DUPHLY (1715-1789) Fandango Pieces de clavecin, Book III II. Chaconne in F major Craig Ogden (guitar) Goldner String Quartet Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord)
Matthew HINDSON (born 1968) Claude DEBUSSY (1862-1918) Light Music: for woodwind quintet Danse sacrée et Danse profane Strobe A Single Match Alice Giles (harp) Goldner String Quartet Prudence Davis (flute) Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) DEBUSSY Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Arr. Ohad Ben-Ari Martin Owen (horn) Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune Jack Schiller (bassoon) Francesca Dego (violin) Manuel de FALLA (1876-1946) Jack Liebeck (violin) Concerto for Harpsichord and flute, oboe, clarinet, violin Christopher Moore (viola) and cello Francis Gouton (cello) Allegro Alice Giles (harp) Lento Prudence Davis (flute) Vivace Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Martin Owen (horn) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Prudence Davis (flute) Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897) Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) String Quartet No.2 in A minor, Op.51 No.2 Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Allegro non troppo Jack Liebeck (violin) Andante moderato Francis Gouton (cello) Quasi minuetto, moderato - Allegretto vivace Finale: Allegro non assai INTERVAL Goldner String Quartet Antonín DVOŘÁK (1841-1904) Piano Quintet in A major, Op.81 B155 FREE EVENT Allegro ma non tanto 3:00pm Dumka: Andante con moto Queens Gardens Concert Scherzo: Furiant – Molto vivace Queens Gardens Finale: Allegro Presented by Townsville City Council and AFCM
Kathryn Stott (piano) Richard STRAUSS 1864-1949) Goldner String Quartet Also sprach Zarathustra, Op.30: Fanfare (Sunrise) Day 3: Sunday 30/07 Barrier Reef Orchestra, Members of 1RAR 11:00am Prelude to the Afternoon… Mary MacKillop Church Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 5 Gioachino ROSSINI (1792-1868) The Barber of Seville: WEILL Overture The Threepenny Opera ‘Mack the Knife’ Barrier Reef Orchestra Cheryl Barker (soprano) Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791) Peter Coleman-Wright (baritone) Horn Concerto No.4 in E flat, K495 1RAR Band Allegro maestoso Nexas Quartet Romance: Andante cantabile Rondo: Allegro - vivace ‘What a Fool Believes’ arr. Cam Earl ‘Count Bubba’ arr. Gordon Goodwin Martin Owen (Horn) ‘If you got it, flaunt it’ (from the stage show The Producers) arr. G Rogers Carlos SALZÉDO (1885-1961) ‘Play that Funky Music’ arr. Gordon Goodwin Concert Fantasy on Lara’s ‘Granada’ Annie Laurie Peter Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893) Jolly Piper – Concert Fantasy on the theme of ‘The Sailor’s ‘1812’ Overture, Op.49 Hornpipe’ Barrier Reef Orchestra Alice Giles (harp) 1RAR Band Audience participation instead of cannon fire! Glenn ROGERS (born 1965) The Spirit of Nunawading (conducted by the composer) FREE EVENT Barrier Reef Orchestra 5:30pm AFCM Winterschool - Young String Ensemble Workshop Georges BIZET (1838-1875) Performance Carmen: St James’ Cathedral Toreador’s Song – ‘Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre’ Peter Coleman-Wright (baritone) The Young String Ensemble shows off their new skills to Barrier Reef Orchestra family, friends and festival patrons.
Giacomo PUCCINI (1858-1924) SPECIAL EVENT Tosca: 7:30pm ‘Vissi d’arte’ Concert Crawl – Stories and Music Cheryl Barker (soprano) St James’ Cathedral and St Joseph’s Church Barrier Reef Orchestra Concert 1 – St James’ Cathedral Percy GRAINGER (1882-1961) Irish Tune from County Derry Stories from Poul and music from medieval times to the present. Matthew ORLOVICH (born 1970) Slipstream Diego ORTIZ (1510-1570) Allegro, alla fanfara Recercada Segunda Con ritmo Recercada Primera Sentirsi bene ANON (14th century Italian) Nexas Quartet Tre Fontane
Robert STOLZ (1880-1975) Andrea KELLER (born 1973) Trauminsel: Where is Everybody? Ich hab’ mich tausendmal verliebt John PLAYFORD (1623-1686?) Kurt WEILL (1900-1950) The English Dancing Master Song of the Free selections September song HILDEGARD von Bingen (1089-1179) Peter Coleman-Wright (baritone) O viridissima virga Nexas Quartet
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 6 Sally BEAMISH (born 1956) Passione amoroso Arr. Crabb Seavaigers Kirsty McCahon (double bass) II: Lament Kees Boersma (double bass) Timothy Constable (percussion) ANON (12th century English) 3 Notas Day 4: Monday 31/07
Ross EDWARDS (born 1943) 10:15am Mystic Spring Concert Conversations with Piers Lane 2 Songs and dances for treble woodwind C2, Townsville Civic Theatre V. Johannes’ Dance Song Piers chats with Francesca Dego, Francis Gouton, Jack VI. Arabesque Liebeck and Nexas Quartet. VII. Ngala I. Jerry’s Dance Song Joseph HAYDN (1732-1809) Trio for piano violin and cello in G major, Hob XV:25 Scottish/Border Folk Trad/ CRABB I: Andante Mary Scott, Flower of Yarrow III: Finale (‘Gypsy rondo’): Presto extended variations by Matt SEATTLE (born 1951) Cuckold, Come out of the Amrey Francesca Dego (violin) Francis Gouton (cello) Genevieve Lacey (recorder) Piers Lane (piano) James Crabb (accordion) Poul Høxbro (bones, frame drum, pipe & tabor, pipe and Elena KATS-CHERNIN (born 1957) double pipe) From Anna Magdalena’s Notebook I. Polonaise 1 Concert 2 – St Joseph’s Church II. Musette III. Minuet 1 The Romance of the Double Bass by Chekhov Nexas Quartet Dave ANDERSON (born 1962) Seven Double Bass Duets - extracts Matthew HINDSON (born 1968) Kibbles and Kibbitz The Metallic Violins Setting the Scene Francesca Dego (violin) Blew Cheeze Jack Liebeck (violin) Rush Hour Lament HINDSON Scenes from Romeo and Juliet Elena KATS-CHERNIN (born 1957) Romeo Adrift Juliet Duel George Frederick HANDEL (1685-1759) arr. Timothy Constable Nexas Quartet Suite in D minor, HMV 428 Air FREE EVENT 1:00pm Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) AFCM Winterschool – Advanced Public Masterclass 1 Christian PETZOLD (1677-1733) St James’ Cathedral Minuet in G 5:00pm Lyle CHAN (born 1967) Ray Golding Sunset Series - Oh là là! Double Double Bass Townsville Civic Centre
Franz LISZT (1811-1886) Francis POULENC (1899-1963) arr. Kees Boersma Sonata for violin and piano, FP119 Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 Allegro con fuoco Intermezzo Giovanni BOTTESINI (1821-1889) Presto tragico
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 7 Francesca Dego (violin) INTERVAL Kathryn Stott (piano) Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897) POULENC Quintet for two violins, viola, cello and piano in F minor, Sextet for piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon, Op.34 FP100 Allegro non troppo - Poco sostenuto - Tempo I Allegro vivace (Très vite et emporte) Andante, un poco Adagio Divertissement (Andantino) Scherzo: Allegro Finale (Prestissimo) Finale: Poco sostenuto - Allegro non troppo - Tempo I – Presto non troppo Piers Lane (piano) Prudence Davis (flute) Goldner String Quartet Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) Piers Lane (piano) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Jack Schiller (bassoon) Day 5: Tuesday 01/08 Martin Owen (horn) SPECIAL EVENT Claude BOLLING (born 1930) 1:00pm Suite for cello and jazz piano trio Orpheus Island Concert I. Baroque in Rhythm II. Concertante Music to included: VI. Cello Fan Ástor PIAZZOLLA (1921-1992) Jiří Bárta (cello) Revolucionario Kathryn Stott (piano) Carlos GARDEL (1890-1935) Kirsty McCahon (double bass) La Cumparsita Timothy Constable (percussion) Gavin WHITLOCK (born 1977) Celtic Suite 7:30pm Midnight at Kinsale Evening Series - Viennese Masterpieces Love Song Townsville Civic Theatre Ceilidh
Franz SCHUBERT (1797-1828) Nexas Quartet Die schöne Müllerin, D795 Das Wandern SPECIAL EVENT Wohin? 8:00pm Halt! Falling in Love Aga in Danksagung an den Bach Townsville Civic Theatre Am Feierabend Presented by Andrew McKinnon Presentations. Der Neugierige Ungeduld Day 6: Wednesday 02/08 Morgengruß 10:15am Des Müllers Blumen Concert Conversations with Piers Lane 3 Tränenregen C2, Townsville Civic Theatre Mein! Piers chats with Philip Arkinstall, Jeffrey Crellin, Martin Pause Owen, Jack Schiller and Kathryn Stott. Mit dem grünen Lautenbande
Der Jäger Felix MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847) Eifersucht und Stolz Konzertstück No.1, Op.113 Die liebe Farbe Allegro di molto - Andante - Presto Die böse Farbe
Trockne Blumen Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Der Müller und der Bach Jack Schiller (bassoon) Des Baches Wiegenlied Kathryn Stott (piano)
Henk Neven (baritone) Olivier MESSIAEN (1908-1992) Orli Shaham (piano) Des canyons aux étoiles
VI: Appel interstellaire Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 8 Variatio 20 (a2) Martin Owen (horn) Variatio 21 Canone alla Settima (a3 minore) Variatio 22 Alla breve (a4) Gian Carlo MENOTTI (1911-2007) Variatio 23 (a2-4) Suite for Two Cellos and Piano Variatio 24 Canone all’Ottava (a3) Introduction Variatio 25 Adagio (a3 minore) Scherzo Variatio 26 (a3) Arioso Variatio 27 Canone alla Nona (a2) Finale Variatio 28 (a2-4) Variatio 29 (a2-4) Francis Gouton (cello) Variatio 30 Quodlibet (a4) Jiří Bárta (cello) Aria Da capo e Fine Orli Shaham (piano) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord/piano) FREE EVENT James Crabb (accordion) 1:00pm AFCM Winterschool – Advanced Public Masterclass 2 7:30pm St James’ Cathedral Evening Series - Bach by Candlelight 2 An AFCM artist coaches emerging professionals in an hour- Townsville Civic Theatre long public masterclass. Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) 4:00pm Lute Suite in E minor, BWV 996 AFCM Busking Competition Passaggio – presto The Strand Allemande Courante 5:00pm [Sarabande] Ray Golding Sunset Series - Bach by Candlelight 1 Bourrée Townsville Civic Theatre [Gigue]
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Alice Giles (harp) Toccata in C minor, BWV 911 BACH Jayson Gillham (piano) arr. Timothy Constable Partita No.3 in E major, BWV 1006 BACH Preludio arr. Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) and Max Reger Loure (1873-1916) Gavotte en Rondeau Aria with Several Variations (‘Goldberg’ Variations), BWV 988: Menuett I Aria (a3) Menuett II Variatio 1 (a2) Bourrée Variatio 2 (a3) Gigue Variatio 3 Canone all’Unisono (a3) Variatio 4 (a4) Timothy Constable (marimba) Variatio 5 (a2) Variatio 6 Canone alla Seconda (a3) BACH Variatio 7 al tempo di Giga (a2) Concerto for flute, violin and harpsichord in A minor, BWV Variatio 8 a 2 (a2) 1044 Variatio 9 Canone alla Terza (a3) Allegro Variatio 10 Fughetta (a4) Adagio, ma non tanto, e dolce Variatio 11 (a2) Alla breve Variatio 12 Canone alla Quarta (a3) Variatio 13 (a3) Prudence Davis (flute) Variatio 14 (a2) Francesca Dego (violin) Variatio 15 Canone alla Quinta. Andante (a3 minore) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Variatio 16 Ouverture (a3) Dimity Hall (violin) Variatio 17 (a2) Daniel Kowalik (violin) Variatio 18 Canone alla Sesta (a3) Christopher Moore (viola) Variatio 19 (a3) Francis Gouton (cello)
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 9 Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Jayson Gillham (piano) INTERVAL HINDSON BACH Piano Trio Cantata Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen, BWV 32 Moto perpetuo Aria (Soprano): Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen Repetitions Recitativo (Bass): Was ists, daß du mich gesuchet? Epic diva Aria (Bass): Hier in meines Vaters Stätte Recitativo (Soprano, Bass): Ach! heiliger und großer Gott Dimity Hall (violin) Aria Duetto (Soprano, Bass): Nun verschwinden alle Plagen Julian Smiles (cello) Choral: Mein Gott, öffne mir die Pforten Jayson Gillham (piano)
Natalie Peluso (soprano) FREE EVENT Henk Neven (baritone) 1:00pm Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) AFCM Winterschool – Advanced Public Masterclass 3 Orava Quartet St James’ Cathedral Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) 5:00pm Amadeus Singers Ray Golding Sunset Series – Phoenix Rising Sacred Heart Cathedral BACH ‘Brandenburg’ Concerto No.2 in F major, BWV 1047 Hans KRÁSA (1899-1944) Allegro Theme and Variations Andante Allegro assai Goldner String Quartet
Tristram Williams (trumpet) Iain GRANDAGE (born 1970) Genevieve Lacey (recorder) Black Dogs: for guitar and string quartet Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) Jack Liebeck (violin) Craig Ogden (guitar) Goldner String Quartet Orava Quartet Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Jake HEGGIE (born 1961) Pieces of 9/11: Memories from Houston Day 7: Thursday 03/08 Prelude; Lauren Lessons 10:15am Phone Calls Concert Conversations with Piers Lane 4 That Moment On C2, Townsville Civic Theatre Beyond Piers chats with Thomas Chawner, Timothy Constable, An Open Book Jayson Gillham, Matthew Hindson, Daniel Kowalik and Kirsty McCahon. Natalie Peluso (soprano) Henk Neven (baritone) Timothy CONSTABLE (born 1983) Sophie Ricca (soprano) String Quartet with Percussion (world premiere) Prudence Davis (flute) I. Rondo Craig Ogden (guitar) Jack Liebeck (violin) Orava Quartet Francis Gouton (cello) Timothy Constable (percussion) 7:30pm Sally GREENAWAY (born 1984) Evening Series - From Russia with Love Encore De Lirico Townsville Civic Theatre
Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Sergei RACHMANINOFF (1873-1943) Timothy Constable (percussion) Trio élégiaque No.1 in G minor
Matthew HINDSON (born 1968) Francesca Dego (violin) AK-47 Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 10 Jiří Bárta (cello) Kathryn Stott (piano) Genevieve Lacey (recorder) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Boris TCHAIKOVSKY (1925-1996) Sextet for wind quintet and harp in F György LIGETI (1923-2006) I. Allegro Continuum
Prudence Davis (flute) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Carl NIELSEN (1864-1931) Jack Schiller (bassoon) The Mother, FS 94: Martin Owen (horn) ‘The children are playing’ Alice Giles (harp) Meyster RUMELANT (fl.1273-1287)/Poul HØXBRO Peter Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893) Got in vil hohen vreuden saz String Quartet No.1 in D major, Op.11 Moderato e simplice – Allegro non troppo ma con fuoco Poul Høxbro (low whistle and double pipes) Andante cantabile Scherzo: Allegro non tanto e con fuoco Domenico SCARLATTI (1685-1757) Finale: Allegro giusto – Andante – Allegro vivace Sonata in D, K491
Orava Quartet Gottfried FINGER (1660-1730) A Division on a Ground by Mr Finger INTERVAL Genevieve Lacey (recorder) Nikolai RIMSKY-KORSAKOV (1844-1908) Craig Ogden (guitar) Quintet for flute, clarinet, horn, bassoon and piano in B flat Poul Høxbro (bones) Major. Op. post. Allegro con brio Peter HOPE (born 1930) Andante Divertimento for guitar and string trio Rondo: Allegretto Allegro moderato Andante sostenuto Prudence Davis (flute) Allegro giocoso Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Martin Owen (horn) Craig Ogden (guitar) Jack Schiller (bassoon) Jack Liebeck (violin) Piers Lane (piano) Christopher Moore (viola) Jiří Bárta (cello) Dmitri SHOSTAKOVICH (1906-1975) Two Pieces for String Octet, Op.11 SPECIAL EVENT Prelude: Adagio 1:00pm Scherzo: Allegro molto – moderato – allegro AFCM Winterschool – Advanced Concert St James’ Cathedral Goldner String Quartet Orava Quartet 2:30pm Gold Pass Event – In all Directions Day 8: Friday 04/08 St James’ Cathedral Four festival directors discuss the joys and difficulties of 10:15am artistic direction including James Crabb, Piers Lane, Dene Concert Conversations with Piers Lane 5 Olding and Kathryn Stott. This event is reserved exclusively C2, Townsville Civic Theatre for purchasers of a 2017 Gold Pass. Piers chats with Mahan Esfahani, Poul Høxbro, Genevieve Lacey and Craig Ogden. Kasper ROFELT (born 1982) Light Falling Georg Philipp TELEMANN (1681-1767) Sonata in C major, TWV 41:C5 Julian Smiles (cello) Adagio – Allegro – Adagio – Allegro James Crabb (accordion) Larghetto Vivace Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 11 5:00pm Allegro brilliante Ray Golding Sunset Series - Sublime Schubert In modo d’una marcia – un poco largamente Townsville Civic Theatre Scherzo: molto vivace Allegro ma non troppo Franz SCHUBERT (1797-1828) Quintet in C major for two violins, viola and two cellos, Orava Quartet D956 Jayson Gillham (piano) Allegro ma non troppo Adagio Day 9: Saturday 05/08 Scherzo: presto – Trio: andante sostenuto Allegretto 10:15am Concert Conversations with Piers Lane 6 Orava Quartet C2, Townsville Civic Theatre Francis Gouton (cello) Piers chats with Natalie Peluso, Orli Shaham, Ara and Nyree Vartoukian. 7:30pm Evening Series - German Romantics Gian Carlo MENOTTI (1911-2007) Townsville Civic Theatre Nocturne
Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897) Natalie Peluso (soprano) Piano Quartet No.3 in C minor, Op.60 Alice Giles (Harp) Allegro ma non troppo Orava Quartet Scherzo Andante John ADAMS (born 1947) Finale: Allegro comodo John’s Book of Alleged Dances Judah to Ocean Orli Shaham (piano) Toot Nipple* Francesca Dego (violin) Dogjam Christopher Moore (viola) Pavane: She’s So Fine* Jiří Bárta (cello) Rag the Bone Habanera Richard STRAUSS (1864-1949) Stubble Crotchet* arr. James Ledger Hammer & Chisel Four Last Songs (Vier letzte Lieder) Alligator Escalator* Beim Schlafengehen (On Going to Sleep) Ständchen: The Little Serenade Frühling (Spring) September Goldner String Quartet Im Abendrot (In Sunset’s Glow) Orli Shaham (piano)
Natalie Peluso (soprano) Dimity Hall (violin) SPECIAL EVENT Jack Liebeck (violin) 1:00pm Irina Morozova (viola) Families’ Concert – Brundibár (Bumblebee) Christopher Moore (viola) Townsville Civic Theatre Julian Smiles (cello) Francis Gouton (cello) Hans KRÁSA (1899-1944) Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Brundibár (Bumblebee) Prudence Davis (flute) Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) Henk Neven (baritone) as Brundibár Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Conducted by Gwyn Roberts Jack Schiller (bassoon) Directed by Madonna Davies Martin Owen (horn) Francesca Dego (violin) Kathryn Stott (piano) Jack Liebeck (violin) Kirsty McCahon (double bass) INTERVAL Prudence Davis (flute) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Robert SCHUMANN (1810-1853) Tristram Williams (trumpet) Piano Quintet in E flat, Op.44 Craig Ogden (guitar) Jenni Flemming (piano) Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 12 James Crabb (accordion) Francis Gouton (cello) Ian Brunskill (percussion) Jayson Gillham (piano) Chorus Masters: Anne Milanovic and Pompeyo Robert Caluya Mario CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO (1895-1968) Amadeus Singers Figaro (Concert Paraphrase on ‘Largo al factotum’ from Rossini’s The Barber of Seville) 7:30pm Festival Farewell – Final Jamboree! Francesca Dego (violin) Townsville Civic Theatre Jayson Gillham (piano)
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Matthew HINDSON (born 1968) Harpsichord Concerto No.5 in F minor BWV 1056 Rush [Moderato] Largo Craig Ogden (guitar) Presto Goldner String Quartet
Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)/ Dudley MOORE Orava Quartet (1935-2002) Sonata Parody PDQ Bach Sonata for viola 4 hands and harpsichord, S 440 Piers Lane (piano) Andanteeny Molto fast Cole PORTER (1891-1964) Ground Round ‘I Love Paris’ Allah breve Henk Neven (baritone) Christopher Moore (viola) Orli Shaham (piano) Thomas Chawner (viola) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) ‘The Physician’
Camille SAINT-SAËNS (1835-1921) Natalie Peluso (soprano) Carnival of the Animals – Grand Zoological Fantasy: Orli Shaham (piano) The Swan ‘Night and Day’ Jiří Bárta (cello) Alice Giles (harp) Henk Neven (baritone) Orli Shaham (piano) SAINT-SAËNS Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Op.28 ‘Find me a Primitive Man’
Jack Liebeck (violin) Natalie Peluso (soprano) James Crabb (accordion) Orli Shaham (piano)
Sergei RACHMANINOFF (1873-1943) Richard RODGERS (1902-1979) and Oscar Suite No.2 for two pianos, Op.17 HAMMERSTEIN II (1895–1960) Piers Lane (piano) ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ Kathryn Stott (piano) Henk Neven (baritone) INTERVAL Orli Shaham (piano)
ANON/Poul HØXBRO Franz LEHÁR (1870-1948) Estampie – Stond wel, moder, under roode arr. TK Murray The Merry Widow Genevieve Lacey (recorder) ‘Lippen Schweigen’ Poul Høxbro (pipe & tabor) Natalie Peluso (soprano) Henk Neven (baritone) David POPPER (1843-1913) Serenade, Op.54 No.2
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 13 Day 10: Sunday 6/8 Featured: Poul Høxbro (pipe & tabor) 3.00pm Genevieve Lacey (recorder) AFCM After Party Craig Ogden (guitar) Peppers Blue on Blue, Magnetic Island Martin Owen (horn)
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 14 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Income
Donations 9% Sponsorship - In Kind 8%
Sponsorship - Cash 9% Governemnt Funding 29% Winterschool Fees 1%
Other Income 1%
Membership Fees 3% Ticket Sales 40%
Expenses
Office Costs Finance, Insurance and Legal 4% 2%
Sponsorship and Fundraising Artist Fees Score Hire/Royalties 1% 18% 1%
Marketing Venue Hire 15% 2%
Travel - Staff Front of house 1% 1%
Technical and Production Staff Governance Expenses 5% 2%
Equipment Hire and Freight Consultancy 6% 3% Transport 2% Salaries and On-Costs Box Office Event Catering 31% 2% 4%
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 15 AFCM FUTURE FUND Founding Donors acknowledged in perpetuity ($1,000 or more donated in 2013)
Dr Nita Vasilescu Dene Olding and Irina Morozova M.M. Goodman Mr Joe Tapiolas (Parkside Group) Tom and Ruth O'Dea Dick and Mary Gibberd Sandra Yates AO and Wilson Ryan Grose Lawyers Annie Hawker Mr Michael Skinner David Kippin Senator Claire Moore Jennifer Bott AO Jan and David Robinson John and Maree Binder Sue Hackett Bronwyn and Chris Smalley Tanya Geha in memory of Gioconda Augimeri and Piers Lane AO Prof Ray Golding Rosemary Prior Michael and Carmel Fellows Willy Rombout Townsville Bulletin Elisabeth McDonald Katherine and Warwick McEwan The Hon. Jane Mathews AO Claire Roberts and Nicholas Jose Lesley and Geoff Haussmann Robyn McGuiggan and Karl Scholl Lesley and Peter Davies Marjorie and Hilton Nicholas, Crystal Clear PR and Marketing James Cook University Catherine McPherson, Andrew Andersons AO Paul and Fiona Pagliano Gregory McPherson Mr Alan and Mrs Bea Duncan in Sir Michael Curtain Bruce and Lyn Bowman memory of our mothers, Mollie Dr Di Bresciani Steven and Janelle Lun and Letitia. Terry Dodd A B A Matthews in memory of Mrs Edward M Jackes OAM and Peter de Jersey AM and Shirley Schmidt and all Teachers of Prof Betsy Jackes Beverley de Jersey Music in Dry Tropical Qld Martin Dickson AM and Marg O'Donnell and Fiona & Andrew Johnston Susie Dickson Martin Moynihan Eva Sweet Ms J Wran Robert Jones Cameron Williams Mr and Dr I and S Meade Dr Cyril Curtain In memory of Prof Andrew Vann Robert Monteith QC Betty Curtain Maryanne Smith Mrs Roslyn Carter John and Annette Zabala Rosalind Strong Dr J R Hazel David Low and Julieanne Cox Sealink Townsville Elizabeth Clark Belinda Kendall-White Anonymous (7) Lady Adrienne Stewart Rita Avdiev Mrs Sheila Bignell Frank and Beverley Osborn
FUTURE FUND DONORS 2017 1 January to 31 December
Justine Alison Meta Goodman Sandra Yates AO and Michael Bruce Bowman Barbara Jane Hirschfeld Skinner David Cassells Estate of the Late - Anonymous (2) Dr Cyril Curtain in memory Betty Hilton Nicholas AM OBE Curtain Barbara Tattam
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 16 DONORS IN 2017 1 January to 31 December - Donors over $200 * denotes artist supporter
Polly Adams* Janie E Gibson* Philip Richards Andrew Andersons, AO Richard and Mary Hoy Frank Robertson in Memory of Keith Asboe Judith (Judy) Hunt Katherine Robertson Elinor Atkinson Dr Kay Jaumees* Heather Robertson Rita Avdiev Kay Jaumees David and Jan Robinson* Christine Bishop* Andrew Johnston* Roger and Helen Salkeld* Margot Breidahl* Jennie Kennedy Kenneth Saxby* Beth Brown & Tom Bruce Richard Lee Maryanne Smith* Roderick Campbell Jos Luck Roger and Ann Smith* David Cassells Paul Martinez Rosalind Strong AM and Tony Elizabeth Clark The Hon Jane Mathews AO* Strong* Anne Cullinane Warwick McEwan* Dr Anne Tanner (Table 3)* Dr Cyril Curtain in memory Betty Karl Scholl and Robyn McGuiggan Wendy Taylor* Curtain* Diana McVeagh* Denise Wadley* Lesley and Peter Davies* Russell Mitchell Derek Watt and Cathy Brown-Watt Penny Davis Marjorie Nicholas OAM, Mrs Cameron Williams* Martin Dickson AM and Susie Catherine McPherson and Mr Sandra Yates AO and Michael Dickson* Gregory McPherson* Skinner (Table 3)* Margaret Epps* D.O.J. North Dr Nita Vasilescu* Ofra Freid* Cynthia O'Keefe* John Zabala Jennifer Frischman* David Pratt Anonymous (3) Gudrun Genee* Bronia Renison*
FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS 2017 Jessica Ashwin Jay Geddis Leeta Mendonca Janet Askern Valerie Gilmore Patricia Nordine Ivetta Avramidi Helen Goldsworthy Treacy Nielsen Ava Ball Barbara Green Clare Plant Phillip Beard Eleanor Grove Elizabeth Pegg Linda Berger Peter Griggs Vera Polikarpowski Jill Blaikie Sarah Hanrahan Bronwyn Smalley Linda Brierley Mark Hargreaves Chris Smalley James Browning Tarita Horope Jenny Sebba Margaret Clough Timothy Honeyball Silky Shah Jane Cairns Jessica Hudson Jan Stevens Allan Calleja Judy Hunter Marisela Velazquez Gai Copeman Bill Kennedy Margaret Wallen Simon McConnell Kerry Seabourne Bob Weir Lorraine Gray-McConnell Patricia Kirkman Robert Wickham Jane Connell Margaret Lindsay Susan Wilson Laurel Elliott Judith de Loryn Bonnie Zaghini Leanne Ezzy Paul Lucas Enzo Zaghini Jennifer Flack Marie de Monchaux May Zaghini Wendy Geddis Mercedes Mendoza
SPECIAL ACKNOLWDGEMENT
Major Glenn Rogers and 1RAR Band Colleen Doyle, Mrs Smiths' Parlour Heather Smith, Keyboard Shop Barrier Reef Orchestra French Double Harpsichord after Fr Rod Ward, Administrator, Sacred Kirwan State Primary School Goujon 1749, Andrew Garlick, Heart Cathedral Fr Rod McDonald, Dean, St James' Somerset UK 1996 courtesy Cathedral of Neal Peres Da Costa
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 17 GOVERNMENT PARTNERS 2017
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Ltd is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Ltd is supported as a Major Event by Presenting Partner Tourism and Events Queensland
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Ltd is supported by Principal Partner Townsville City Council
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 18 CORPORATE PARTNERS 2017
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Bronze Partners
TOWNSVILLE UROLOGY
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 19 AFCM BOARD AND STAFF
Patron His Excellency, the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC
AFCM Board Members Ms Sandra Yates, AO - Chair (Sydney) Mr Terry Dodd - Deputy Chair (Townsville) Mr Stephen Baines (Brisbane) (elected April 2017) Mr Michael Fellows (Townsville) Prof Robyn McGuiggan (Townsville) Mr Russell Mitchell (Brisbane) Mrs Marjorie Nicholas (Melbourne) Ms Jane Seawright (Townsville) Mr Michael Wilkins (Sydney)
Audit Compliance and Risk Management Committee Prof David Low (Chair) Mr Justin Ankus Ms Helen Hobbs
Company Secretary Mr Justin Ankus
Artistic Director Mr Piers Lane AO (until August 2017) Ms Kathryn Stott (from September 2017)
Administration Executive Director – Justin Ankus Artistic Administrator - Rebecca Alferez Marketing Manager - Sheridan Helft Marketing and Events Executive - Amy Whebell (resigned September 2017) Marketing and Development Executive - Jacqui Ferry (from July 2017) Finance Manger – Helen Hobbs, FI: Business Support & Strategy
2017 Festival Team Production Manager – John Crawford Asst. Production Manager – Ryan Lower National Publicist – Kath Rose, Kath Rose and Associates NQ Publicist – Heidi Hatherell, Crystal Clear Public Relations Graphic Designer – Ty Bukewitsch, Envelope Group Website - Oracle Studio Winterschool Directors – Gwynn Roberts and Jenni Flemming Winterschool Young String Ensemble Workshop Convenor - Samuel Blanch Piano Technician – Ara Vartoukian, Theme and Variations Piano Services Harpsichord Technician – Nathan Cox Townsville Civic Theatre staff and crew
Interns/ Work Experience Interns – Janeva Burnell (James Cook University), William Jeffery, Samara Siganto (James Cook University) Work Experience – Khaja Cameros (Pimlico State High School) and Sophie Sibson (Pimlico State High School)
Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 20
AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC
Level 1, Breakwater Terminal Sir Leslie Thiess Drive TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810
PO Box 5871 TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810
E: [email protected] P: 4771 4144 W: www.afcm.com.au
ABN 34 050 418 730 The Australian Festival of Chamber Music – North Queensland Limited (a company limited by guarantee) Trading as Australian Festival of Chamber Music
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Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2017 Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited ABN: 34 050 418 730
Contents For The Year Ended 31 December 2017
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Financial Statements Directors' Report 1 Auditors Independence Declaration under Section 60-40 of the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission Act 2012 6 Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 7 Statement of Financial Position 8 Statement of Changes in Equity 9 Statement of Cash Flows 10 Notes to the Financial Statements 11 Directors' Declaration 18 Independent Audit Report 19 Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited ABN: 34 050 418 730
Directors' Report 31 December 2017
Your directors present their report on Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited for the year ended 31 December 2017.
1. General information
Directors
The names of the directors in office at any time during, or since the end of the period: Names Position Appointed/Resigned Sandra Yates AO Chair Terry Dodd Deputy Chair Stephen Baines Non-Executive Director Appointed 5 April 2017 Michael Fellows Non-Executive Director Professor Robyn McGuiggan Non-Executive Director Russell Mitchell Non-Executive Director Marjorie Nicholas OAM Non-Executive Director Jane Seawright Non-Executive Director Michael Wilkins Non-Executive Director
Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.
Information on directors
Sandra Yates AO Chair Experience Has held significant appointments in media, marketing, publishing and the arts. She was the chair of the NSW TAFE Commission Board (1998 – 2007), Chair of Sydney Writers’ Festival 2000 - 2011. Chairman of the advertising firm Saatchi & Saatchi Australia 1996 – 2004. Publisher of Time magazine 1990 – 1993. President and CEO of Matilda Publications Inc. with her then business partner, Dr. Anne Summers, in New York in 1988. Past President of Chief Executive Women, and the YWCA of Sydney, and a former board member of the University of New South Wales Press, NSW Major Events Board, UNICEF, Musica Viva, and the Taronga Foundation. Past President of the Magazine Publishers Association of Australia, and a former director of the Magazine Publishers Association in the US. Ms Yates is currently a director of Townsville Enterprise Limited
Terry Dodd Deputy Chair Other current directorships in Director of Sealink (formerly Sunferries) and owner and Managing listed entities Director of Pacific Marine Group.
Stephen Baines Qualifications MBA (Deakin University), B. Bus (Communication) (QUT) Experience Strategist and innovator with more than 25 years' experience in mining, transportation and technology. As Chief Innovation Officer and Advisor to the Chairman at Aurizon (2006-2016) helped conceive and execute the second-largest government IPO in Australian history. Former Director of the Cooperative Research Centre for Rail Innovation. Currently Advisor to Blue Chilli's City Connect innovation project, and Principal of The Baines Effect.
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Michael Fellows Qualifications Bachelor of Laws, UQ Experience Legal practitioner for over 30 years, now working in Townsville as a Barrister at law, mediator and arbitrator. Deputy Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese of North Queensland; Cathedral Organist, St. James Cathedral, Townsville.
Professor Robyn McGuiggan Qualifications BSc(hons,) MCom, PhD. Experience Professor McGuiggan is currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Global Strategy and Engagement and was previously the Pro Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business & Creative Arts at James Cook University (JCU). Prior to joining JCU, she was the Executive Dean of the College of Business and Head of the Sydney Graduate School of Management at the University of Western Sydney (UWS). Over her time at UWS she held a number of positions including Acting Associate Dean (Academic), Acting Head of the Graduate School, and prior to this, Director of Academic Programs and Quality for the Sydney Graduate School of Management where she was responsible for the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) both in Sydney and overseas. Prior to joining UWS, Robyn was a senior lecturer in the School of Marketing at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) and Head of the Marketing Department at Insearch.
Russell Mitchell Experience Extensive experience in the performing arts including as General Manager of Opera Queensland (2012-2017), which followed senior management positions at NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) (2004-2010), Opera Australia (1981-2003) and State Opera of South Australia. He is a former Chairman of Belvoir Street Theatre Limited.
Marjorie Nicholas OAM Qualifications LL.B (University of Melbourne) Experience Mrs Nicholas practised as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia in a Melbourne- based legal career spanning 39 years. For some 22 years she was also a managing owner/partner in a large scale cropping and beef cattle enterprise in the NSW Southern Riverina. Mrs Nicholas is currently a board member of Methodist Ladies’ College, Kew, Victoria, and Howlong Country Golf Club Limited. She has previously held other directorships. Classically trained as a pianist, singer and clarinettist, and more recently playing as a cellist with the Murray Conservatorium Orchestra and the North East Victoria Occasional String Orchestra, she maintains a keen interest in music
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Jane Seawright Qualifications BA.LLB (Hons) M.Bus (Marketing) FAICD Experience An experienced non-executive director and professional company secretary with a background as a corporate and commercial lawyer, knowledge and information professional and business development leader. She has substantial board and senior executive experience in a range of environments, including the not for profit sector, specifically in the arts, mining, health and research sectors. She has advised listed and unlisted companies in corporate governance, capital raising, financing, commercial agreements and arrangements, intellectual property and commercialisation. Jane is a former director of the Residential Tenancies Authority and is Chair of Netball Queensland.
Michael Wilkins Experience General Manager NewsLocal, News Corp Australia (NSW). The latest post in a 25 year journalistic and management career at News Corp Australia. In 2008 he was appointed News’ Group Editorial Business Manager before promotion in 2010 to General Manager of North Queensland News in Townsville. He returned to Sydney as General Manager Operations (NSW) in 2012 and was appointed to his current role in August, 2013.
Company secretary
The following person held the position of Company secretary at the end of the financial year:
Justin Ankus Member Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD) Masters of Management (Arts Administration) University of Technology (Sydney) Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance, Macquaire University (Sydney) Bachelor of Commerce, University of Western Sydney.
Principal activities
The principal activity of Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited during the financial year ended 31 December 2017, was to present the Chamber Music Festival in Townsville and North Queensland. No significant changes in the nature of the entity's activity occurred during the financial year ended 31 December 2017.
Objectives
Our vision is to create a transformative experience of chamber music in the tropics that leaves a lasting legacy for the Townville region.
Our mission is to: Deliver an international chamber music festival and related experiences to Townsville; Enrich the cultural life of North Queensland; and Create compelling reasons for diverse audiences to visit from across Australia and around the world.
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Principal activities
This will be delivered by focussing on three key goals: 1. Create a unique festival experience Enrich key stakeholders from artists and audiences to sponsors and supporters.
2. Grow and diversify our audiences Increasing consumer awareness and Festival audiences through effective marketing and communications and innovative music programs of a broad repertoire that appeal to a wide audience.
3. Secure long-term sustainability Maintain a sound business model and operating system that guarantees future financial stability and a successful artistic programme.
Members guarantee
Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited is a company limited by guarantee. If the entity is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $20 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the entity. As at 31 December 2017, the total amount that members of the company are liable to contribute if the company is wound up is $11,380 (31 December 2016: $10,560).
Meetings of directors
During the year ended 31 December 2017, 9 meetings of directors were held. Attendances by each director were as follows:
Directors' Meetings
Number eligible to Number attend attended Sandra Yates AO 9 9 Terry Dodd 9 8 Stephen Baines 7 4 Michael Fellows 9 6 Professor Robyn McGuiggan 9 4 Russell Mitchell 9 6 Marjorie Nicholas OAM 9 9 Jane Seawright 9 6 Michael Wilkins 9 6
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Auditors Independence Declaration under Section 60-40 of the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission Act 2012 To the Board of Directors of Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 31 December 2017, there have been:
(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission Act 2012 in relation to the audit; and
(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
Crowe Horwath NQ
Mark Andrejic Partner
Townsville,5 March 2018
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Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income For the Year Ended 31 December 2017
2017 2016 $ $ Revenue Donations - General / Artist Support 128,217 99,915 Donations - Future Fund Reserve 24,800 9,150 Event Sales 601,109 550,474 Government grants 432,000 426,084 Interest income 9,296 10,299 Member subscriptions 46,293 39,634 Sponsorship In-kind 146,841 121,900 Sponsorship revenue 129,000 66,500 Sundry revenue 36,001 28,133
Total Revenue 1,553,557 1,352,089 Expenditure Employee benefits expense (398,656) (403,021) Depreciation (2,205) (2,634) Programming expenses (400,322) (353,025) Production expenses (244,992) (186,867) Box office costs (93,474) (95,969) Advertising, marketing, hospitality and special events (193,320) (209,253) Administration and operation fees (35,042) (27,345) Other expenses (112,459) (91,520)
Total Expenditure (1,480,469) (1,369,634) Surplus/(deficit) before income tax 73,088 (17,545) Income tax expense - -
Surplus/(deficit) for the year, net of tax 73,088 (17,545) Other comprehensive income - -
Total comprehensive income for the year 73,088 (17,545)
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 7 Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited ABN: 34 050 418 730
Statement of Financial Position As At 31 December 2017
2017 2016 Note $ $ ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 2 775,538 726,128 Trade and other receivables 3 42,207 19,341 Other current assets 5,844 6,459
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 823,589 751,928 NON-CURRENT ASSETS Plant and equipment 4 19,368 5,101
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 19,368 5,101 TOTAL ASSETS 842,957 757,029
LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables 5 136,013 140,945 Employee benefits 6 27,202 22,480 Borrowings 7 2,147 - Other liabilities 6,277 -
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 171,639 163,425 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Borrowings 7 4,626 -
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,626 - TOTAL LIABILITIES 176,265 163,425 NET ASSETS 666,692 593,604
EQUITY Future fund reserve 305,746 273,342 Retained surplus 360,946 320,262
TOTAL EQUITY 666,692 593,604
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 8 Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited ABN: 34 050 418 730
Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year Ended 31 December 2017
2017 Retained Future Fund Surplus Reserve Total $ $ $ Balance at 1 January 2017 320,262 273,342 593,604 Total comprehensive income for the year 73,088 - 73,088 Transfer to Reserve - donations (24,800) 24,800 - Transfer to Reserve - interest (7,604) 7,604 -
Balance at 31 December 2017 360,946 305,746 666,692
2016 Retained Future Fund Surplus Reserve Total $ $ $ Balance at 1 January 2016 346,957 264,192 611,149 Total comprehensive income for the year (17,545) - (17,545) Transfers to Reserve (9,150) 9,150 -
Balance at 31 December 2016 320,262 273,342 593,604
Future Fund Reserve The donations to the future fund were made on the understanding that the Future Fund Reserve is a restricted reserve and we will be adding to the fund over the coming years.
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 9 Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited ABN: 34 050 418 730
Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended 31 December 2017
2017 2016 Note $ $ CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Receipts from customers 1,544,161 1,434,957 Payments to suppliers and employees (1,492,007) (1,387,277) Interest received 9,296 10,299
Net cash provided by operating activities 61,450 57,979
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of plant and equipment (18,813) (500)
Net cash used by investing activities (18,813) (500)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from borrowings 6,773 -
Net cash used by financing activities 6,773 -
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents held 49,410 57,479 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year 726,128 668,649
Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year 2 775,538 726,128
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 10 Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited ABN: 34 050 418 730
Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2017
1 Significant Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
(a) Basis of preparation
These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') and associated regulations and the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission Act 2012, as appropriate for not-for-profit oriented entities.
The financial statements cover Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited as an individual entity. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland's functional and presentation currency.
Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland is a not-for-profit unlisted public Company limited by guarantee.
Historical cost convention The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Critical accounting estimates The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Company's accounting policies.
(b) Revenue and other Income
The Company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited's activities as discussed below.
Ticket and sales revenue Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable after taking into account any trade discounts.
Grant revenue Government grants are recognised at fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all grant conditions will be met.
Sponsorship Sponsorship revenue is recognised in the period it is received.
Provision of services (membership servicing) Revenue recognition relating to the provision of services is determined with reference to the stage of completion of the transaction at the end of the reporting period and where the outcome of the contract can be estimated reliably. Stage of completion is determined with reference to the services performed to date as a percentage of total anticipated services to be performed. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent that related expenditure is recoverable.
Donations Donations and bequests are recognised as revenue when received.
All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).
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(c) Income tax
No provision for income tax has been raised as the Company is exempt from income tax under Div 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
(d) Current and non-current classification
Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-current classification.
An asset is current when: it is expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non- current.
A liability is current when: it is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.
(e) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term investments which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
(f) Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any provision for impairment.
(g) Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the net cost of each item of plant and equipment over their expected useful lives as follows:
Depreciation rates
The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:
Class of Fixed Asset Depreciation Rate Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings 20 - 66.67% Computer Equipment 40%
The residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date.
12 Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited ABN: 34 050 418 730
Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2017
1 Significant Accounting Policies
Depreciation rates
An item of plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit to the company. Gains and losses between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to profit or loss.
(h) Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the Company during the reporting period which remain unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are measured at amortised cost and are not discounted. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability.
(i) Employee benefits
Short-term employee benefits Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date, or where no right to defer settlement exists are recognised in current liabilities in respect of employees' services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.
(j) Borrowings
Leases of fixed assets where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not the legal ownership that are transferred to the Company are classified as finance leases.
Finance leases are capitalised by recording an asset and a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values.
(k) Goods and services tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.
Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority is included in other receivables or other payables in the statement of financial position.
Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the tax authority, are presented as operating cash flows.
(l) Comparative figures
Where required by Australian Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year.
13 Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited ABN: 34 050 418 730
Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2017
1 Significant Accounting Policies
(m) New, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted
The Company has adopted all of the new, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period.
Any new, revised or amending Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.
2 Cash and Cash Equivalents 2017 2016 $ $ Cash on hand 145 123 Cash at bank 775,393 726,005
Total cash and cash equivalents 775,538 726,128
Restricted use funds have been set aside for the Future Fund Reserve of $305,746. The use of these funds is restricted so as not to form part of the operating cash available to meet ongoing trading operations. No formal trust agreement exists, but the Company has established, and will cash back, the Future Fund Reserve for the long term stability of the Festival.
3 Trade and Other Receivables 2017 2016 $ $ Trade receivables - (2,530) Prepayments 42,207 21,871
Total trade and other receivables 42,207 19,341
14 Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited ABN: 34 050 418 730
Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2017
4 Plant and Equipment 2017 2016 $ $
Phone equipment At cost 6,773 -
Total phone equipment 6,773 - Furniture, fixtures and fittings At cost 9,220 49,707 Less: Accumulated depreciation (8,292) (44,606)
Total furniture, fixtures and fittings 928 5,101 Computer equipment At cost 27,642 - Less: Accumulated depreciation (15,975) -
Total computer equipment 11,667 - Total plant and equipment 19,368 5,101
In the current year, the Company have separated their Plant and Equipment into separate classifications.
(a) Movements in Carrying Amounts
Movement in the carrying amounts for each class of plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial period: Furniture, Phone Fixtures and Computer Equipment Fittings Equipment Total $ $ $ $ Balance at the beginning of period - 1,160 3,941 5,101 Additions 6,773 - 12,040 18,813 Disposals - written down value - - (2,341) (2,341) Depreciation - (232) (1,973) (2,205)
Balance at 31 December 2017 6,773 928 11,667 19,368
15 Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited ABN: 34 050 418 730
Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2017
5 Trade and Other Payables 2017 2016 $ $ Trade payables 14,999 22,341 GST payable 9,277 9,296 Revenue received in advance 111,739 109,309
Total trade and other payables 136,013 140,945
6 Employee benefits 2017 2016 $ $ Annual leave 27,202 22,480
Total employee benefits 27,202 22,480
7 Borrowings 2017 2016 $ $ CURRENT Finance lease 2,147 -
2,147 - 2017 2016 $ $ NON-CURRENT Finance lease 4,626 -
4,626 -
8 Interests of Key Management Personnel
Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the company, directly or indirectly, including any director of the company is considered key management personnel.
The total remuneration paid to key management personnel of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2017 was $171,285 (year ended 31 December 2016 was $165,496).
9 Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
The Company had no contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2017 and 31 December 2016.
16 Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited ABN: 34 050 418 730
Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2017
10 Related Party Transactions
Key management personnel Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 8.
Transactions with related parties Transactions with related parties are on normal terms and conditions, no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated.
Receivable from and payable to related parties There were no trade receivables from or trade payables to related parties at the current and previous reporting date.
Loans to/from related parties There were no loans to or from related parties at the current and previous reporting date.
11 Events after the end of the reporting period
No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial period which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company in future financial years.
12 Company Details
The registered office of and principal place of business of the company is: Australian Festival of Chamber Music-North Queensland Limited Level 1, Breakwater Terminal Sir Leslie Thiess Drive TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810
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Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited (the Company), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2017, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Company has been prepared in accordance with Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, including: (a) giving a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 31 December 2017 and of its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended; and (b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Regulation 2013.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (ACNC Act) and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Crowe Horwath NQ is a member of Crowe Horwath International, a Swiss verein. Each member of Crowe Horwath is a separate and independent legal entity. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees. 19
Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited (Cont.)
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/Pronouncements/Australian- Auditing-Standards/Auditors-Responsibilities.aspx. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
CROWE HORWATH NQ
Mark Andrejic Partner Townsville, 5 March 2018.
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