- Cook Government is taking classical music on tour by providing $215,000 to take WA Symphony Orchestra across Western Australia
- Full orchestra to visit five WA regions
- Free interactive performances, school workshops and community open rehearsals
The Western Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) will strike a chord with regional residents when they tour a full orchestra of 70 musicians to Kalgoorlie, Bunbury, Mandurah and Albany.
Starting in Kalgoorlie in August, the tour will be led by esteemed Principal Conductor Asher Fisch and will see WASO present a selection of popular classical music including a concerto with soloists and a full symphony.
The tours will include free interactive performances and workshops in schools, as well as side-by-side workshops for community musicians, open rehearsals for community groups and a performance for residents in an aged care facility.
Outreach programs visiting Northam, York and Bunbury will see 16 brass and percussion musicians delivering a popular repertoire arranged by tour leader Joshua Davis.
The tours have been made possible by the Cook Government's commitment of $215,000 in funding.
WASO concert tour dates |
Brass and Beats Outreach tours |
Kalgoorlie - 22 August 2025 |
Northam - 28 October 2025 |
Bunbury - 24 August 2025 |
York - 29 October 2025 |
Mandurah - 7 February 2026 |
Bunbury - 30 and 31 October 2025 |
Albany - 28 and 29 August 2026 |
As stated by Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk:
"Our government wants everyone to experience the incredible performances of WASO - and understands the importance of the State's full orchestra being seen in our regional areas.
"It is great news for regional people that WASO will be visiting regional Western Australia and I know they will be well received.
"These tours will provide meaningful opportunity for schools and community groups to work with a full orchestra and learn about and experience classical music."
