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The Blackheath Chamber Music Festival welcomes acclaimed violinist
Lerida Delbridge as new Artistic Director 

“ I am delighted to announce I am passing the baton to Lerida Delbridge as Festival Director, commencing with the 2027 Festival.”
— Catherine Harker, Founder
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Festival Reflections from our Audience

  • Chamber music is so so precious, so intimate and immersive. In a beautiful village like Blackheath, there's nothing better than embarking on a journey of aural pleasure on a chilly Winter's day, it truly warms the heart & soul.

    2025 Festival Attendee

  • There's always such a good variety of music and musicians, an extremely friendly atmosphere, and a good acoustic

    2025 Festival Attendee

  • The whole weekend was inspirational with world class performances from all musicians. A glorious feast of wonder, excitement, technical prowess that transformed each performance to extraordinary heights. Every part was truly soul nourishing and uplifting.

    2025 Festival Attendee

  • The unhurried days of musical indulgence, separated by gentle walks to venues for nourishment.

    2025 Festival Attendee

  • Dazzling performances and wonderful audience energy

    2025 Festival Attendee

  • Great music, great 'vibe'. Extra fabulous to be in our renovated and modernised community hall.

    2025 Festival Attendee

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this mountain’s land—the Dharug and Gundungurra people,
who have danced their dances, sung their songs and told their stories here for generations—and we pay our respects to
the timeless culture of Elders past and present, with the wish that we all move forward as one.