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Music Society

Established in 1980 when then mayor Geoff Pasterfield called a public meeting, it has been headed up since then by president Mercia Buck.
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Orchestra

Dedicated to the development of orchestral music in the region, giving professional opportunities to regional musicians.
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All the latest news and updates from Lake Macquarie Music Society

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May. 05, 2023

An American Dream Review

An American Dream – Review by Helen Thursby The Lake Macquarie Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dungeon Big Band in the Warners Bay Theatre on Sunday April 30, at 4pm. This concert of American classics was
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Feb. 27, 2023

Lake Macquarie Eisteddfod will not run this year

Lake Macquarie Music Society is sad to announce that the Lake Macquarie Eisteddfod will not run in 2023. Students are encouraged to enrol in the Sydney Eisteddfod where they will find a very warm welcome.
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Jul. 18, 2022

Historic program & photo from 1985

Historic program & photo from a 1985 concert organised by Philip Sketchley & Mercia Buck at University of Newcastle’s Great Hall, sponsored by women’s Zonta Club as a Salute to Youth.
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Jul. 05, 2022

Map Mima Concert Review by Dr. Jennifer Barnes

The MIMA concert with the Lake Macquarie Philharmonic Orchestra SUNDAY MAY 1ST, 2022 2.00PM SPEERS POINT PARK MAP (Multi Arts Pavilion) MIMA The weather gods smiled on Lake Macquarie Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert at the new

LMPO Concert recordings available online

Lake Macquarie Music Society presents ballet music of Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Delibes and Adam. Includes Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite No. 1

Conducted by Christopher Bearman (recorded November 3, 2019)

Read a review of this memorable concert.

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