# Event Details - **Event Name**: Where Song Began | Cygnet - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: A cinematic concert celebrating songbirds at Cygnet Town Hall TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Available from just $5 for children and $25 for adults: https://events.humanitix.com/where-song-began-cygnet Where Song Began Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 - 7:30pm Cygnet Town Hall Duration: 60 mins (no interval, including a Q&A). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change. ***************************************** Described as 'spectacular' by Limelight Magazine in a 5-star review, Where Song Began is an iconic celebration of songbirds. The mesmerising program of music spans 300 years, from Bach and Schmelzer to Arvo Pärt and new commissions, enhanced by a film of evocative visual projections and immersive soundscapes. Performed more than 100 times throughout Australia and internationally to rave reviews, this concert was last performed to a sold out Huonville Town Hall in 2019, and in 2026 celebrates the 125th birthday of BirdLife Australia. Where Song Began offers audiences an unforgettable and deeply moving evening filled with the beauty, colour and sounds of the Australian landscape. Brought to life by virtuosic, passionate performers with extraordinary multimedia staging, this concert shines a light on our unique and precious birdlife and the evolution of song. 'A delicate and beautiful fusion' - BirdLife Magazine 'Like being sung to by the country' - Audience member ***************************************** Artists: The Bowerbird Collective Simone Slattery violin Anthony Albrecht cello The Bowerbird Collective makes art for nature. Their work has received international acclaim, and earned an APRA AMCOS Luminary Award in 2024. 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 holds a PhD in Music Performance, has been awarded Churchill, Create SA and ANAM Ian Potter Fellowships, and performs regularly with Australia's finest ensembles. Cellist Anthony Albrecht was Australia's first graduate of The Juilliard School's Historical Performance program, holds a PhD in Conservation Biology, and enjoys an international performance career. Program: Arvo Pärt - Fratres for solo violin, 1977 Sarah Hopkins - Reclaiming the Spirit, 1993 Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending, 1917 Chris Williams - bird, songs, seas, 2017 Ross Edwards - Ecstatic Dance No.2, 1990 Johann Heinrich Schmelzer - Cucu Sonata, 1664 J.S. Bach - Prelude from Cello Suite No.1, c.1720 David Lang - Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattle Bird), New Commission, 2017 Ngarra Burra Ferra - Traditional Indigenous hymn - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kingston/where-song-began-cygnet/200030549086006 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, art, performances, raves - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 92 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Kingston - **state**: TS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Cygnet Town Hall - **lat**: -43.16196 - **long**: 147.07773 - **full address**: Cygnet Town Hall, 14 Mary St, Cygnet TAS 7112, Australia, Kingston ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Where Song Began | Cygnet - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a530ffd534d7a3850597eb675fa5919b67c670662292d4906e9d992b154b1b44-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1787428350 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Where Song Began | Cygnet being held? - **A:** Where Song Began | Cygnet takes place on Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Cygnet Town Hall, 14 Mary St, Cygnet TAS 7112, Australia, Kingston. - **Q**: Who is organizing Where Song Began | Cygnet? - **A:** Where Song Began | Cygnet is organized by The Bowerbird Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Where Song Began | Cygnet is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kingston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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