Thursday 24 September
1815 – 2030
Albert Hall Launceston
Our conference venue will be transformed into a showcase of Launceston and northeastern Tasmanian producers and artisans.
A selection of food and beverages provided, sufficient for a light dinner. Our entertainment will be provided by Christopher “CJ” Jones, a dedicated and accomplished pianist who began playing at the age of six. CJ has developed a versatile and expressive style, reflected in his outstanding success across classical, modern, baroque, contemporary, and modern repertoire.
A standout moment in CJ’s career was his appearance on the ABC television program “The Piano”, where he was selected to perform and voted through to play in the final episode at the Sydney Recital Hall – an achievement that brought his talent to a national audience. CJ has also appeared as a special guest artist in two ABC Classic 100 Concerts at Hamer Hall in Melbourne.
He regularly performs at corporate events, festivals, community events, and aged care facilities, connecting with audiences of all ages through his engaging performances. He has had the opportunity to work alongside respected artists including Guy Sebastian, Andrea Lam and Ed Tulsa.
Friday 25 September
1830 – 2230
St John’s Church, 157 St John Street
St John’s is the oldest church in northern Tasmania. The architecture of the church and the design of its original fittings were first conceived and planned in nineteenth century colonial Tasmania. The architecture comprises a mixture of Georgian, Gothic Revival, Byzantine and a local adaptation of the English Arts and Crafts styles. The earliest remaining part of the building is the western tower and adjoining gabled building, finished in a cream stucco, completed in 1825. From 1901, a major extension begun. Most of the uniquely carved woodwork dates from that period. In 1938, further significant structural changes were made and again in 1982 and 2003, then in 2023, a much more comprehensive redevelopment of the interior of the building began, allowing external users to stage public events such as orchestral concerts and celebratory dinners.
Party on at the Dill Pickle Club!
Offering a very unique vibe, Dill Pickle is an architecturally designed listening bar offering an eclectic mix of music on vinyl and reel-to-reel tapes. Open exclusively for us from 2200 till midnight.
Level 1/78 St John Street
Saturday 26 September
1715 – 1800
Albert Hall Launceston Foyer
ade ishs is a Tasmanian-based pianist and composer whose music brings together lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and an improvisational spirit. A regular performer at festivals and venues, he enjoys creating music that invites listeners to pause, reflect and share in the moment.
Away from the piano, ade is a data and technology professional with a PhD and an academic background in computer science and music information retrieval research. These different worlds meet in his music through curiosity, structure and the occasional willingness to ignore algorithms entirely.