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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.

MARIMBAFEST 2021 DRAFT SCHEDULE
This will give you an idea of what will happen during Marimbafest Week
Marimbafest 2021 is an exciting week full of activities, including the competition events, classes and opportunities to interact with fellow participants, faculty artists and staff.
NOTE: This timetable is a DRAFT and is just to give you an idea of what to expect. The final timetable will be released around May 2021.
CLICK TO SEE A SPECIFIC DAY'S EVENTS *SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
OPENING DAY (SUNDAY 11TH)
DAY 1 (MONDAY 12TH)
DAY 2 (TUESDAY 13TH)
DAY 3 (WEDNESDAY 14TH)
DAY 4 (THURSDAY 15TH)
DAY 5 (FRIDAY 16TH)
OPENING - SUNDAY 11TH JULY 2021

EVENT: Marimbafest 2021 Opening Reception
3:30PM - 6:30PM / Callaway Music Auditorium
For All Participants + Invited Guests
All Marimbafest participants are welcomed into Marimbafest Week with a casual reception, where faculty, staff and participants will be introduced to one another, followed by an opening performance. There will be food served as well as shop displays up for early purchases.
DAY 1 - MONDAY 12TH JULY 2021

MARIMBAFEST SHOP
10:00AM - 7:00PM / Common Room
Free for everyone
The Shop makes a return with new merchandise from new brands for 2021 for you to browse and purchase your favourite percussion gear.

BRIEFING: Welcome To Day 1
9:30AM - 10:00AM / Callaway Music Auditorium
For Competition Participants Only
This briefing is another introduction period for participants to get comfortable with the Conservatorium environment and surroundings, and to familiarise themselves with the activities for Day 1.

CLASS 1: Faculty Artist Masterclass (Topic TBA)
10:00AM - 11:00AM / Tunley Lecture Theatre
Competition Participants + Single Entry Pass
(Final class details released in May 2021)
The Marimbafest masterclasses cover a range of topics, including performance, technique, composition, stage presence, career skills and more.

CLASS 2: Faculty Artist Workshop (Topic TBA)
11:00AM - 12:00PM / Callaway Music Auditorium
Competition Participants + Single Entry Pass
(Final class details released in May 2021)
The Marimbafest workshops allow participants to play in front of their peers and receive feedback from the faculty artist.

BREAK: Lunch Break
12:30PM - 1:30PM / Common Room and G12
Competition Participants
Lunch break for everyone.

WARM UPS: All Participants' Soundchecks
1:30PM - 7:30PM / Multiple rooms at the Conservatorium
Competition Participants
(Final warm up times and orders announced closer to the date)
Warm ups and sound checks for all solo and ensemble participants. Participants are only required to come for the time(s) of their scheduled slot.
DAY 2 - TUESDAY 13TH JULY 2021

MARIMBAFEST SHOP
10:00AM - 7:00PM / Common Room
Free for everyone
The Shop makes a return with new merchandise from new brands for 2021 for you to browse and purchase your favourite percussion gear.

WARM UPS: SOLO STAGE 2 Participants' Soundcheck
9:30AM - 12:00PM / Multiple rooms at the Conservatorium
For Competition Participants (Solo Category)
(Final warm up times and orders announced closer to the date)
Warm ups and sound checks for solo participants only. Participants are only required to come for the time(s) of their scheduled slot.

BREAK: Lunch Break
12:00PM - 1:30PM / Common Room and G12
Competition Participants
Lunch break for everyone.

CONCERT 1 / COMP: SOLO STAGE 2 Semifinals
1:30PM - 7:30PM / Callaway Music Auditorium
For Competition Participants (Solo Category) + Free to Watch
The Solo Competition begins with A-CLASS and OPEN CLASS semifinals. All solo participants will perform here and be assessed by the faculty panel. Free to watch for members of the public.

COMPETITION: SOLO STAGE 2 Results
7:30PM - 8:00PM / Callaway Music Auditorium
For Competition Participants (Solo Category) + Free to Watch
The faculty panel will give their feedback to all participants and announce the finalists who make it through to FINAL STAGE on Friday.
DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY 14TH JULY 2021

MARIMBAFEST SHOP
10:00AM - 7:00PM / Common Room
Free for everyone
The Shop makes a return with new merchandise from new brands for 2021 for you to browse and purchase your favourite percussion gear.

WARM UPS: ENSEMBLE STAGE 2 Participants' Soundcheck
9:30AM - 12:00PM / Multiple rooms at the Conservatorium
For Competition Participants (Ensemble Category)
(Final warm up times and orders announced closer to the date)
Warm ups and sound checks for ensemble participants only. Participants are only required to come for the time of their scheduled slot.

BREAK: Lunch Break
12:00PM - 1:30PM / Common Room and G12
Competition Participants
Lunch break for everyone.

CONCERT 2 / COMP: ENSEMBLE STAGE 2 Semifinals
1:30PM - 7:30PM / Callaway Music Auditorium
For Competition Participants (Ensemble Category) + Free to Watch
The Ensemble Competition begins with A-CLASS and OPEN CLASS semifinals. All ensemble participants will perform here and be assessed by the faculty panel. Free to watch for members of the public.

COMPETITION: ENSEMBLE STAGE 2 Results
7:30PM - 8:00PM / Callaway Music Auditorium
For Competition Participants (Ensemble Category) + Free to Watch
The faculty panel will give their feedback to all participants and announce the finalists who make it through to FINAL STAGE on Friday.
DAY 4 - THURSDAY 15TH JULY 2021

MARIMBAFEST SHOP
10:00AM - 7:00PM / Common Room
Free for everyone
The Shop makes a return with new merchandise from new brands for 2021 for you to browse and purchase your favourite percussion gear.

BRIEFING: Welcome To Day 1
9:30AM - 10:00AM / Callaway Music Auditorium
For Competition Participants Only
This briefing is another introduction period for participants to get comfortable with the Conservatorium environment and surroundings, and to familiarise themselves with the activities for Day 1.

CLASS 3: Faculty Artist Masterclass (Topic TBA)
9:00AM - 10:00AM / Tunley Lecture Theatre
Competition Participants + Single Entry Pass
(Final class details released in May 2021)
The Marimbafest masterclasses cover a range of topics, including performance, technique, composition, stage presence, career skills and more.

CLASS 4: Faculty Artist Workshop (Topic TBA)
10:30AM - 11:30AM / Callaway Music Auditorium
Competition Participants + Single Entry Pass
(Final class details released in May 2021)
The Marimbafest workshops allow participants to play in front of their peers and receive feedback from the faculty artist.

CLASS 5: Faculty Artist Workshop (Topic TBA)
12:00PM - 1:00PM / Callaway Music Auditorium
Competition Participants + Single Entry Pass
(Final class details released in May 2021)
The Marimbafest workshops allow participants to play in front of their peers and receive feedback from the faculty artist.

BREAK: Lunch Break
1:00PM - 2:00PM / Common Room and G12
Competition Participants
Lunch break for everyone.

CONCERT 3: Artist Showcase Concert
6:00PM - 8:00PM / Callaway Music Auditorium
Free for everyone
(Concert artists announced closer to date)
Concert performance featuring faculty artists and local percussionists from WA.
DAY 5 - FRIDAY 16TH JULY 2021

MARIMBAFEST SHOP
10:00AM - 7:00PM / Common Room
Free for everyone
The Shop makes a return with new merchandise from new brands for 2021 for you to browse and purchase your favourite percussion gear.

WARM UPS: FINAL STAGE Participants' Soundcheck
10:00AM - 1:30PM / Callaway Music Auditorium
For FINAL STAGE Competition Participants Only
Warm ups and soundchecks for all FINAL STAGE participants (solo and ensemble). Participants are only required to attend for their warm up slots.

BREAK: Lunch Break
1:00PM - 2:00PM / Common Room and G12
Competition Participants
Lunch break for everyone.

CONCERT 4 / COMP: A-CLASS FINAL STAGE
3:00PM - 5:00PM / Callaway Music Auditorium
A-CLASS Competition Participants + Free to Watch
A-CLASS finalists for solo and ensemble perform for their last time for a public audience and the faculty panel. Results and prize presentation for all participants will be at Concert 5 (OPEN CLASS FINAL STAGE).

CONCERT 5 / COMP: OPEN CLASS FINAL STAGE
6:00PM - 8:30PM / Callaway Music Auditorium
OPEN CLASS Competition Participants + Free to Watch
OPEN CLASS finalists for solo and ensemble perform for their last time for a public audience and the faculty panel. Results and prize presentation announcements for all participants will happen here.