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Choose your festival experience
Marimbafest Australia has 4 ticket options:
PUBLIC
SINGLE ENTRY PASS
COMPETITION ONLY PASS
FESTIVAL PASS (Recommended)
Use our questions below to figure out which one suits you best!
Do you only want to watch the concerts?
NO TICKET NEEDED if you just want to watch any of the three FREE Marimbafest public concerts: the Artist Concert (Friday), the Grand Concert (Saturday) and the Gala Concert (Sunday). You don't need to register - just come!
Do you only want to watch certain classes?
If you're only interested in seeing one or two classes, or are on a budget, then our SINGLE ENTRY PASS is for you! All Marimbafest workshops can be observed passively by any non-participants for just $30 per person per workshop. You don't need to register for this option. Simply buy the SINGLE ENTRY PASS at the door of the workshop you wish to go to!
Are you only interested in the Marimba Competition?
If you just want to participate in our Open Marimba Competition and not attend any classes, our affordable COMPETITION ONLY PASS is for you! This lets you participate fully in the Competition, where you will perform solo and potentially win some prizes. You will also receive feedback on your performance from our judging panel to help you with your development as a player. Register below to sign up for the COMPETITION ONLY PASS!
Do you want the full Marimbafest festival experience? (Recommended option)
If you want to get the most out of Marimbafest, we highly recommend our most comprehensive ticket option, the FESTIVAL PASS! The FESTIVAL PASS allows you to enjoy all of Marimbafest as a festival participant.
Learn new things about marimba performance and composition by actively participating in all intensive masterclasses and workshops. Showcase your skills and potentially win prizes by participating in the Open Marimba Competition. Rehearse intensively with faculty and perform in public concerts alongside your fellow participants in the Marimbafest Festival Ensemble. Find out more about your playing with a private lesson with the faculty of your choice. You can do all this and more with the FESTIVAL PASS.
OUR SPONSORS
Marimbafest has been supported by a whole range of international brands and organisations
since its inception in 2019 - and 2024 is no exception, with some of the world's biggest having our back!
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS (WAAPA)
Marimbafest 2024 Partner / Venue Sponsor
Perth, Western Australia (Australia)
Marimbafest is proud to call the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts at Edith Cowan University home for all events 2023 and beyond. WAAPA is one of the top music schools in Australia and we gratefully acknowledge the support of the Academy in helping us host this incredible event.
2024 Faculty and Staff representing WAAPA:
Tim White (OAM)
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HONG KONG ARTS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (HKADC)
Marimbafest 2024 Signature Sponsor
Arcata, California (USA)
The Hong Kong Arts Development Council is a statutory body in Hong Kong tasked with development of the arts in the territory. We thank the HKADC for supporting Marimbafest and Dr Matthew Lau since 2023.
2024 Faculty and Staff HKADC Artists:
Dr Matthew Lau
SALYERS PERCUSSION
Marimbafest 2024 Brand Sponsor
Sugar Land, Texas (USA)
Salyers Percussion has been over 10 years in the making. In 2002 Bruce Salyers acquired his first mallet wrapping machine and has been producing world class mallets for over a decade. From DCI and WGI ensembles to concert halls around the globe, the mallets designed by Bruce Salyers have been a staple of performers everywhere. We thank Salyers Percussion for joining the Marimbafest family in 2021.
2024 Faculty and Staff Salyers Percussion Artists:
Adam Tan (Concert)
HAOSEN INSTRUMENTS
Marimbafest 2024 Brand Sponsor
New Taipei City (Taiwan)
HAOSEN Instruments is both a manufacturer of affordable wholesale percussion instruments for the education sector, as well as a distributor for many major percussion brands. HAOSEN also makes THE TRAVELLER By Adam Tan, a percussion backpack designed by Adam Tan. We thank HAOSEN for joining the Marimbafest family since 2023.
2024 Faculty and Staff HAOSEN Artists:
Adam Tan (Designer of THE TRAVELLER By Adam Tan)
ADAMS PERCUSSION
Marimbafest 2024 Brand Sponsor
Ittervoort (Netherlands)
ADAMS Percussion Instruments is one of the oldest percussion manufacturers in the world, creating concert percussion instruments from the Netherlands. We thank ADAMS Percussion for joining the Marimbafest family in 2024.
2024 Faculty and Staff Salyers Percussion Artists:
Kana Omori, Machi Ishida
THE STUDIO BY ADAM TAN
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Marimbafest 2024 Brand Sponsor
Perth, Western Australia (Australia)
THE STUDIO by Adam Tan is the brand embodying Adam Tan's percussion online content network, sheet music store, merchandise line and percussion studio. We thank THE STUDIO by Adam Tan for their contribution since 2019.
2024 Faculty and Staff representing TSAT:
Adam Tan
MARIMBA ONE
Marimbafest 2024 Signature Sponsor
Arcata, California (USA)
Founded by legendary marimba maker Ron Samuels in 1980, Marimba One is one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality handmade rosewood marimbas in the world. Marimba One's marimbas, mallets and vibraphones receive international acclaim for their innovative design, attention to detail and signature sound quality. We thank Marimba One for their support since 2019 and welcome them as the Signature Sponsor for a fourth year in 2024.
2024 Faculty and Staff Marimba One Artists:
Adam Tan (Premier), Matthew Lau (Premier), Robert Oetomo (Premier), Pauline Roberts (Discovery), Master Christopher (Educational), Rosie Cerquone (Discovery)
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ENCORE MALLETS
Marimbafest 2024 Brand Sponsor
Lewisville, Texas (USA)
Known for their signature latex technology, every Encore mallet is assembled with an eye toward quality. Experienced percussionists check for uniform mallethead diameter. These are just a few details that work together to provide a solid foundation for percussionists pursuing excellence. We thank Encore Mallets Inc. for their support since 2019.
2024 Faculty and Staff Encore Mallets Artists:
Adam Tan (Signature), Kana Omori (Signature), Robert Oetomo (Signature)
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EDITION SVITZER
Marimbafest 2024 Brand Sponsor
Copenhagen (Denmark)
Edition Svitzer's high quality of our sheet music aims to nurture the relationship between musician and musical work, providing years of continued pleasure. Founded by Johan and Henrik Svitzer in Copenhagen, Edition Svitzer publishes high quality, hand engraved sheet music that sets the standard for sheet music around the world. We thank Edition Svitzer for their support since 2019.
2024 Faculty and Staff Edition Svitzer Artists:
Adam Tan, Kana Omori, Robert Oetomo
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BLACK SWAMP PERCUSSION
Marimbafest 2024 Brand Sponsor
Zeeland, Michigan (USA)
Black Swamp Percussion is a leading manufacturer of hand-built percussion accessories and drums. With a long standing foundation in concert, orchestral and session percussion settings, Black Swamp's presence can be found in concert venues and schools worldwide. We thank Black Swamp for their support since 2023.
2024 Faculty and Staff Black Swamp Percussion Artists:
Adam Tan (Artist Endorser), Dr Matthew Lau (Artist Endorser), Master Christopher (Concert Artist), Ivan Trevino (Artist Endorser)
OPTIMUM PERCUSSION
Marimbafest 2024 Brand Sponsor
Burwood, NSW (Australia)
Optimum Percussion is the largest retailer of percussion equipment in Australia, with a long-standing history of supplying the schools, institutions and orchestras of Australia and beyond for many years. We thank Optimum for their support since 2019.