Finale Episode Guest Mentor: Brett Kelly

Brett Kelly. Joining season regular Evan J Lawson on the panel for Tuesday night's Finale Episode will be conductor and trombonist Brett Kelly. Brett Kelly studied at the Newcastle campus of the NEW SOUTH WALES CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC and held positions as Principal Trombone in the AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA, the ELIZABETH TRUST ORCHESTRA, and with the MELBOURNE SYMPHONY until 2019.  He … Continue reading Finale Episode Guest Mentor: Brett Kelly

Episode 3: cellist Jun Gardiner and bass-trombonist James Littlewood

L-R: Cellist Jun Gardiner and bass-trombonist James Littlewood. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman Get ready to turn up the bass dial on your radio as our third episode of the season features the low frequencies of cellist Jun Gardiner and bass-trombonist James Littlewood. They will perform a range of repertoire including Benjamin Britten's Cello Sonata and … Continue reading Episode 3: cellist Jun Gardiner and bass-trombonist James Littlewood

Finale Episode Guest Mentor: Brett Kelly

Brett Kelly. Brett Kelly returns to guest mentor our Finale Episode tonight! One of Australia’s most active musicians, Brett was Principal Trombonist of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from 1981 to 2019 and has occupied or been offered similar positions in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Singapore Symphony, the Orchestra of Opera Australia and the Australian Youth Orchestra. Over the past decades Brett has regularly conducted the … Continue reading Finale Episode Guest Mentor: Brett Kelly

Episode 9: trumpeter Flynn Seward and trombonist Michael Lo

L-R: trumpeter Flynn Seward and trombonist Michael Lo We're coming towards the end of the heats for Season 1 of The Talent 2022! Episode 9 is an all-brass affair, with performances by trumpeter Flynn Seward and trombonist Michael Lo. You'll hear them perform live to air a wonderful programme with works including Arutiunian's Trumpet Concerto … Continue reading Episode 9: trumpeter Flynn Seward and trombonist Michael Lo

Kit Millais

Episode 3: Trombonist Kit Millais

Introducing our first performer for Episode 3 of The Talent, trombonist Kit Millais! Kit is a trombone performer, band leader and educator from Melbourne, Australia. He creates opportunities to showcase new artistic ideas and educational concepts to help innovate the music culture in the 21st century.