The Right Honourable Clover Moore AO, Lord Mayor of Sydney, delivers a special address at the 10th Classical Pop-Up Concert at the Queen Victoria Building. On Saturday, 22 August 2026, non-profit music education organisation Concerts for All celebrated a major milestone, featuring a special address by the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO, to open its 10th Classical Pop-Up Concert at Sydney’s historic Queen Victoria Building (QVB). Organised by Concerts for All in partner

Our Community Concert series returned for its 21st run on August 5th, held at the majestic St James' Church in King St. We showcased a remarkable breadth of classical repertoire that afternoon, with four instruments masterfully played by seven young maestros – including an organ work, made possible by the church's historic organ. The magnificent architecture of church provided an unparalleled acoustic setting. A particular highlight was hearing the pedal harp effortlessly car

25 July 2026 – The Queen Victoria Building (QVB) has long been known for its beloved community grand piano since its initial donation in the 1980's. The piano was since replaced in October 2025 through the donation of Concerts for All, and it has been the highlight of QVB's monthly Classical Pop-Up Concerts held every 4th Saturday of the month. This time, with a piano-centric concert program, the 9th Classical Pop-Up Concert put the new grand piano under the spotlight. Seve

In recent months, we've filled the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) with classical music by Sydney's top emerging and established musicians. Our 7th and 8th Classical Pop-Up concerts were especially memorable with exceptionally high level of performances that featured various instruments – several new to the QVB. We featured 23 remarkable performers and turned a bustling shopping centre into a concert venue right at the heart of Sydney CBD. The 7th QVB Classical Pop-Up Held on t

Look back at a memorable QVB Classical Pop-up featuring a brilliant ensemble of young musicians, an attentive audience, and special guest speaker Sun Yi.

Relive the 5th QVB Classical Pop-Up! Featuring guest pianist Elen Rapoport’s unique improvisations and brilliant performances by our brilliant young musicians.

The recent 4th QVB Classical Pop-Up Concert brought such delight to the heart of Sydney, bringing public performances of classical works to the forefront of the community. We were exceptionally fortunate to welcome a special guest artist to the stage for this event: Mark Coughlan, the Executive Director of Piano+ Australia, who has dedicated his work in the industry as a concert pianist, conductor, artistic director, educator, and company director.

We are grateful to have the support of Piano+ Australia and proud to welcome Mark Coughlan as our guest artist for our 4th QVB Classical Pop-Up on 28 February at 3:30 pm . As the Executive Director of Piano+ Australia , Mark has been a dedicated proponent of classical music throughout his life. His career spans various aspects of the industry: a concert pianist, conductor, artistic director, educator and company director. This breadth of experience brings a unique perspectiv

17 February 2026, Sydney — To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Concerts for All (CFA) hosted a Classical Pop-Up Concert at Darling Park Tower 2. This new location in Sydney CBD is an exciting addition to our regular performances at the QVB. This event was also particularly significant as it was supported by Yancoal Australia. Photos by Iris Zhang A Reprieve from the Usual Work Day Many office workers stopped by to watch the performances during their lunch break, and it was suc

We started 2026 with our third Classical Pop-Up Concert at the QVB, continuing our mission to provide performance opportunities and accessible classical music events throughout Sydney. The concert took place on Saturday, January 24th, beginning with introductions by Christopher Malek (Board member, CFA) and Jared Byrne (Guest Experience Manager, QVB). Chris then kicked off the event with our signature music trivia, giving musical prizes to attendees who could correctly identi

With the holidays fast approaching, shopping centres are abuzz with patrons eager to buy presents for loved ones. In the spirit of gift-giving, Concerts for All held a free Christmas concert at the QVB on the 18th of December 2025 as a way to delight the public during this season . The afternoon kicked off with an invitation to sing along classic Christmas carols such as Silent Night , We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Jingle Bells played on the piano by director Yichao Ma

6 December 2025, Sydney — Concerts for All began its exciting new concert series, the Classical Pop-Up Concerts at the Queen Victoria Building (QVB), with a spectacular performance last Saturday. This event marks the start of our new monthly concert series , bringing high-quality, accessible classical music directly to the heart of Sydney's iconic QVB. The day was a lively display of exceptional musicians, creating an atmosphere that inspired musical exploration and captivat

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29 April 2025, Glebe — Concerts for All presented another garden-themed storytelling concert at Master Music Studio, the first for this year's series. Our performers—all exemplary young pianists—brought advanced repertoire spanning Bach to Liszt to life through a garden-themed narrative.

The performers: Erica Zhu, Charlotte Mok, Brandon Xie, Kathy Piao and Renee Tang 13 April 2025, Glebe — Concerts for All presented an...

22 March 2025, Glebe — Concerts for All presented an animal-themed storytelling concert for children at the Master Music Studio in...

22 February, Glebe — Concerts for All launched its 2025 series with two events on Chopin's birthday: a Chopin Masterclass and its Young...

7 December, Darlinghurst — In partnership with St John's Anglican Church , Concerts for All presented its final community concert for...

20 November, Balmain — Concerts for All presented its latest classical concert for children at the Campbell Street Presbyterian Church ....