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Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Annual Report 2017 Page 1

Our mission is to:

• Deliver an international chamber music festival and related experiences to Townsville. • Enrich the cultural life of North Queensland; and • Create compelling reasons for diverse audiences to visit from across Australia and around the world. We aim to enrich lives, educate and excite people about chamber music by presenting great artists in innovative and creative programming.

We value:

• Artistic Integrity • Engagement • Education • Professionalism • Openness • Accountability

Our Strategic Objectives are to:

• Create a unique festival experience Educate and enrich key stakeholders from artists and audiences to sponsors and supporters.

• Grow and diversify our audiences Increase consumer awareness and Festival audience through effective marketing and communications and innovative music programs of a broad repertoire that appeal to a wide audience.

• Secure long-term sustainability Maintain a sound business model and operating system that guarantees future financial stability and a successful artistic program.


CHAIR's MESSAGE

2017 has been a significant year in the life of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music. The Annual General Meeting provides us all with an opportunity to take stock of our achievements, and review the challenges that lie ahead.

In financial terms, as the audited accounts confirm, 2017 was a most satisfactory year. CEO Justin Ankus has proved to be an astute financial manager of our modest resources, and it is gratifying to be able to report strong growth in almost all our vital indicators – the significant exception being our continuing inability to attract support from the Australia Council for the Arts.

Ticket sales have continued to perform well, and membership numbers have grown steadily.

2017 was significant also as a year of transition from our second Artistic Director, Piers Lane AO, to our third, Kathryn Stott – a time of mixed emotions for many of us, but it is gratifying to be able to report that Kathy has hit the ground running. Her 2018 program was completed prior to the start of the 2017 Festival, and her 2019 program is already well developed. The 2018 program contains a number of exciting innovations that augur well for the continuing artistic growth of your Festival.

Your board continues to hold discussions with interested parties regarding the provision of a purpose-built Concert Hall to provide a permanent home for the Festival. We wait with interest the Feasibility Report being prepared by AECOM regarding the suitability of the Central Park site as a Cultural Centre. This report, commissioned by the Townsville City Council, is due on June 30th.

The re-development of The Ville has provided us with a new venue that will finally allow Concert Conversations to grow beyond the confines of C2 at the Civic Centre – a most welcome development.

The Board has met regularly over the last 12 months. With the new Constitution adopted at our last AGM, we are now in the process of completing a suite of policies which will underlie the Constitution, ensuring that we are compliant with all relevant legislation, and that our operating framework is fit for purpose. I am particularly grateful to Directors Jane Seawright and Marjorie Nicholls AM for their hard work and legal expertise in bringing this to fruition.

The Development Committee has also been working hard, and we anticipate being able to announce the appointment of a Philanthropy Manager in the not too distant future. This will be an important development for the Festival. While State and Local Government continue to give us strong support, the protracted period in which we have had no Federal Government funding means that we must now be actively looking elsewhere for additional revenue to ensure the continuing artistic growth of the Festival.

My warm thanks to all my fellow Directors for their hard work and support over the last 12 months. Thanks also to our hard-working staff, in particular, our Executive Director, Justin Ankus whose exemplary leadership, and commitment to Townsville, have been deeply impressive.

And finally, thank you to all of you – our members. Your continuing support is vital to our future and we are grateful for your commitment and involvement.

Sandra Yates, AO Chair


EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS MESSAGE

This year, 2017, marked another significant milestone in the 27-year history of the AFCM, being the final year of Artistic Director Piers Lane AO. Piers programming once again presented us with a delightful banquet of the familiar and the new, both in

terms of repertoire and the many artists that joined us. In the line-up of artists was our incoming Artistic Director Kathryn Stott. It was truly a wonderful moment at the conclusion of the final concert to witness Piers hand over the baton, both figuratively, and literally to Kathy.

This year saw three new events on the program. Firstly, the Currajong House Garden Party. Held in the grounds of the Townsville Heritage Centre, guests enjoyed afternoon tea and traditional lawn games before settling down for a wonderful performance of the Beethoven Septet. At the end of the festival, we introduced our AFCM After Party on the deck of Peppers Blue on Blue Magnetic Island. There we were treated to the debut performance of the now disbanded quintet, the Magnetic Quintet. In another packed program the Townsville City Council – AFCM, Queens Gardens Concert was presented for the third year in a row. The trip to Orpheus Island again proved to be a restful and inspiring pause in the festival. This year also saw our inaugural AFCM busking competition for Townsville’s young musicians. This too was well received, and we look forward holding it again in 2018.

This year was another very successful year for the Winterschool Program. The relocation of masterclasses and performances to St James Cathedral proved popular with audiences filling these events.

Financially, 2017 finished better than anticipated. Not only did we again achieve record attendance 17,655 (up 7% from 16,509 in 2016), but we have also recorded a modest surplus of $73,088 (deficit of $17,545 in 2016).

Firstly, I should note that in line with Australian Accounting Standards, this figure includes donations to the Future Fund of $24,800 and interest accrued to the Future Fund deposit of $6,259 as at 30 Dec 2017. Unexpectedly, at the end of the year, we were also advised that we had met our KPI’s in respect of our Tourism and Events Queensland grant which resulted in us earning the full amount of our performance payment. This year we were also heartened by increases in our earned revenue. Ticket sales increased by 9%, memberships by 15% cash sponsorships by 20%, and donations (excluding Future Fund) by 28%. These increases all assisted in helping us to meet continually increasing costs. Despite several further attempts to secure funding from the Commonwealth all were unsuccessful. As Government funding remains flat and an expectation of softening in future years, the continued generosity of our sponsors, donors, members and patrons will help to ensure the festival continues to grow and prosper.

The team and I have had the pleasure of working with Kathryn Stott since the conclusion of the 2017 festival. By the time this report is published, you will have already seen what exciting things Kathryn has in store for us all.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Government partners, Arts Queensland, Tourism and Events Queensland and the Townsville City Council. Our many sponsors whom you will find listed at the back of this report and our many donors. Also, the AFCM team, Sheridan, Rebecca and Jacqui for their continued efforts to bring the Artistic Director's vision to life. I thank the board, led by our Chair, Sandra Yates AO for their continued guidance, advice and support. Moreover, finally, thank-you to you, our valued AFCM members. I look forward to seeing you all again at AFCM 2018. Justin P. Ankus Executive Director


2017 PROGRAM Day 1: Friday 28/07

7:30pm The James Cook University Opening Night Concert - Beginnings Townsville Civic Theatre ANON (14th century Italian) Saltarello ANON (12th century English) Edi be thu, heven queene ANON/ Poul HØXBRO The Cursed Dance Genevieve Lacey (recorder) Poul Høxbro (frame drum, double pipes and pipe & bones) Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791) Piano Quartet No.2 in E flat major, K493 Allegro Larghetto Rondo: allegretto Orli Shaham (piano) Jack Liebeck (violin) Christopher Moore (viola) Francis Gouton (cello) Matthew HINDSON (born 1968) String Quartet No.5 (world premiere) In one movement Goldner String Quartet INTERVAL Antonín DVOŘÁK (1841-1904) Biblical Songs, Op.99 I. Darkness and thunderclouds are round about Him IV. The Lord is my Shepherd VI. Hear, oh Lord, my bitter cry Henk Neven (baritone) Alice Giles (harp) Bedřich SMETANA (1824-1884) Piano Trio in G minor, Op.15 Moderato assai – più animato Allegro, ma non agitato – Alternativo I: Andante – Alternativo II: Maestoso Finale: presto Francesca Dego (violin) Jiří Bárta (cello) Piers Lane (piano)

Day 2: Saturday 29/07

10:15am Concert Conversations with Piers Lane 1 C2, Townsville Civic Theatre Piers chats with Cheryl Barker, Peter Coleman-Wright, Prudence Davis, Alice Giles and Henk Neven and Dene Olding. Camille SAINT-SAËNS (1835-1921) Fantaisie for Violin and Harp, Op.124 Dene Olding (violin) Alice Giles (harp) Lloyd VICK (1915-2014) Concertante (Australian premiere) Goldner String Quartet Alice Giles (harp) Prudence Davis (flute) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791) Don Giovanni, K527 Act II: Ah taci, ingiusto core Cheryl Barker (soprano) Peter Coleman-Wright (baritone) Henk Neven (baritone) Piers Lane (piano) Noël COWARD (1899-1973) Medley devised by Brian Castles-Onion Cheryl Barker (soprano) Peter Coleman-Wright (baritone) Piers Lane (piano) SPECIAL EVENT 2:30pm Currajong House Garden Party Townsville Heritage Centre Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Septet, Op.20 Adagio - Allegro con brio Adagio cantabile Tempo di minuetto - Trio - Tempo I Tema (Andante) con [5] variazioni Scherzo (Allegro molto e vivace) Andante con moto alla marcia - Presto Jack Liebeck (violin) Christopher Moore (viola) Francis Gouton (cello) Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet)


Jack Schiller (bassoon) Martin Owen (horn) 7:30pm Governor’s Gala – Fandango Townsville Civic Theatre Luigi BOCCHERINI (1745-1805) Guitar Quintet (‘Fandango’), G 448 Pastorale Allegro maestoso Grave assai – Fandango Craig Ogden (guitar) Goldner String Quartet Matthew HINDSON (born 1968) Light Music: for woodwind quintet Strobe A Single Match Prudence Davis (flute) Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Martin Owen (horn) Jack Schiller (bassoon) Manuel de FALLA (1876-1946) Concerto for Harpsichord and flute, oboe, clarinet, violin and cello Allegro Lento Vivace Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Prudence Davis (flute) Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Jack Liebeck (violin) Francis Gouton (cello) INTERVAL Antonín DVOŘÁK (1841-1904) Piano Quintet in A major, Op.81 B155 Allegro ma non tanto Dumka: Andante con moto Scherzo: Furiant – Molto vivace Finale: Allegro Kathryn Stott (piano) Goldner String Quartet Day 3: Sunday 30/07

11:00am Prelude to the Afternoon… Mary MacKillop Church

Jean-Phillipe RAMEAU (1683-1764) Pièces de Clavecin en concerts No.1 in C minor La Coulicam La Livri La Vézinet Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Jack Liebeck (violin) Jiří Bárta (cello) Jacques DUPHLY (1715-1789) Pieces de clavecin, Book III II. Chaconne in F major Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Claude DEBUSSY (1862-1918) Danse sacrée et Danse profane Alice Giles (harp) Goldner String Quartet DEBUSSY Arr. Ohad Ben-Ari Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune Francesca Dego (violin) Jack Liebeck (violin) Christopher Moore (viola) Francis Gouton (cello) Alice Giles (harp) Prudence Davis (flute) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Martin Owen (horn) Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897) String Quartet No.2 in A minor, Op.51 No.2 Allegro non troppo Andante moderato Quasi minuetto, moderato - Allegretto vivace Finale: Allegro non assai Goldner String Quartet FREE EVENT 3:00pm Queens Gardens Concert Queens Gardens Presented by Townsville City Council and AFCM Richard STRAUSS 1864-1949) Also sprach Zarathustra, Op.30: Fanfare (Sunrise) Barrier Reef Orchestra, Members of 1RAR


Gioachino ROSSINI (1792-1868) The Barber of Seville: Overture Barrier Reef Orchestra Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791) Horn Concerto No.4 in E flat, K495 Allegro maestoso Romance: Andante cantabile Rondo: Allegro - vivace Martin Owen (Horn) Carlos SALZÉDO (1885-1961) Concert Fantasy on Lara’s ‘Granada’ Annie Laurie Jolly Piper – Concert Fantasy on the theme of ‘The Sailor’s Hornpipe’ Alice Giles (harp) Glenn ROGERS (born 1965) The Spirit of Nunawading (conducted by the composer) Barrier Reef Orchestra Georges BIZET (1838-1875) Carmen: Toreador’s Song – ‘Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre’ Peter Coleman-Wright (baritone) Barrier Reef Orchestra Giacomo PUCCINI (1858-1924) Tosca: ‘Vissi d’arte’ Cheryl Barker (soprano) Barrier Reef Orchestra Percy GRAINGER (1882-1961) Irish Tune from County Derry Matthew ORLOVICH (born 1970) Slipstream Allegro, alla fanfara Con ritmo Sentirsi bene Nexas Quartet Robert STOLZ (1880-1975) Trauminsel: Ich hab’ mich tausendmal verliebt Kurt WEILL (1900-1950) Song of the Free September song Peter Coleman-Wright (baritone) Nexas Quartet

WEILL The Threepenny Opera ‘Mack the Knife’ Cheryl Barker (soprano) Peter Coleman-Wright (baritone) 1RAR Band Nexas Quartet ‘What a Fool Believes’ arr. Cam Earl ‘Count Bubba’ arr. Gordon Goodwin ‘If you got it, flaunt it’ (from the stage show The Producers) arr. G Rogers ‘Play that Funky Music’ arr. Gordon Goodwin Peter Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893) ‘1812’ Overture, Op.49 Barrier Reef Orchestra 1RAR Band Audience participation instead of cannon fire! FREE EVENT 5:30pm AFCM Winterschool - Young String Ensemble Workshop Performance St James’ Cathedral The Young String Ensemble shows off their new skills to family, friends and festival patrons. SPECIAL EVENT 7:30pm Concert Crawl – Stories and Music St James’ Cathedral and St Joseph’s Church Concert 1 – St James’ Cathedral Stories from Poul and music from medieval times to the present. Diego ORTIZ (1510-1570) Recercada Segunda Recercada Primera ANON (14th century Italian) Tre Fontane Andrea KELLER (born 1973) Where is Everybody? John PLAYFORD (1623-1686?) The English Dancing Master selections HILDEGARD von Bingen (1089-1179) O viridissima virga


Sally BEAMISH (born 1956) Arr. Crabb Seavaigers II: Lament ANON (12th century English) 3 Notas Ross EDWARDS (born 1943) Mystic Spring Songs and dances for treble woodwind V. Johannes’ Dance Song VI. Arabesque VII. Ngala I. Jerry’s Dance Song Scottish/Border Folk Trad/ CRABB Mary Scott, Flower of Yarrow extended variations by Matt SEATTLE (born 1951) Cuckold, Come out of the Amrey Genevieve Lacey (recorder) James Crabb (accordion) Poul Høxbro (bones, frame drum, pipe & tabor, pipe and double pipe) Concert 2 – St Joseph’s Church The Romance of the Double Bass by Chekhov Dave ANDERSON (born 1962) Seven Double Bass Duets - extracts Kibbles and Kibbitz Setting the Scene Blew Cheeze Rush Hour Lament Elena KATS-CHERNIN (born 1957) Adrift George Frederick HANDEL (1685-1759) arr. Timothy Constable Suite in D minor, HMV 428 Air Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Christian PETZOLD (1677-1733) Minuet in G Lyle CHAN (born 1967) Double Double Bass Franz LISZT (1811-1886) arr. Kees Boersma Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 Giovanni BOTTESINI (1821-1889)

Passione amoroso Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Kees Boersma (double bass) Timothy Constable (percussion) Day 4: Monday 31/07

10:15am Concert Conversations with Piers Lane 2 C2, Townsville Civic Theatre Piers chats with Francesca Dego, Francis Gouton, Jack Liebeck and Nexas Quartet. Joseph HAYDN (1732-1809) Trio for piano violin and cello in G major, Hob XV:25 I: Andante III: Finale (‘Gypsy rondo’): Presto Francesca Dego (violin) Francis Gouton (cello) Piers Lane (piano) Elena KATS-CHERNIN (born 1957) From Anna Magdalena’s Notebook I. Polonaise 1 II. Musette III. Minuet 1 Nexas Quartet Matthew HINDSON (born 1968) The Metallic Violins Francesca Dego (violin) Jack Liebeck (violin) HINDSON Scenes from Romeo and Juliet Romeo Juliet Duel Nexas Quartet FREE EVENT 1:00pm AFCM Winterschool – Advanced Public Masterclass 1 St James’ Cathedral 5:00pm Ray Golding Sunset Series - Oh là là! Townsville Civic Centre Francis POULENC (1899-1963) Sonata for violin and piano, FP119 Allegro con fuoco Intermezzo Presto tragico


Francesca Dego (violin) Kathryn Stott (piano) POULENC Sextet for piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon, FP100 Allegro vivace (Très vite et emporte) Divertissement (Andantino) Finale (Prestissimo) Piers Lane (piano) Prudence Davis (flute) Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Jack Schiller (bassoon) Martin Owen (horn) Claude BOLLING (born 1930) Suite for cello and jazz piano trio I. Baroque in Rhythm II. Concertante VI. Cello Fan Jiří Bárta (cello) Kathryn Stott (piano) Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Timothy Constable (percussion) 7:30pm Evening Series - Viennese Masterpieces Townsville Civic Theatre Franz SCHUBERT (1797-1828) Die schöne Müllerin, D795 Das Wandern Wohin? Halt! Danksagung an den Bach Am Feierabend Der Neugierige Ungeduld Morgengruß Des Müllers Blumen Tränenregen Mein! Pause Mit dem grünen Lautenbande Der Jäger Eifersucht und Stolz Die liebe Farbe Die böse Farbe Trockne Blumen Der Müller und der Bach Des Baches Wiegenlied Henk Neven (baritone) Orli Shaham (piano)

INTERVAL Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897) Quintet for two violins, viola, cello and piano in F minor, Op.34 Allegro non troppo - Poco sostenuto - Tempo I Andante, un poco Adagio Scherzo: Allegro Finale: Poco sostenuto - Allegro non troppo - Tempo I – Presto non troppo Goldner String Quartet Piers Lane (piano) Day 5: Tuesday 01/08

SPECIAL EVENT 1:00pm Orpheus Island Concert Music to included: Ástor PIAZZOLLA (1921-1992) Revolucionario Carlos GARDEL (1890-1935) La Cumparsita Gavin WHITLOCK (born 1977) Celtic Suite Midnight at Kinsale Love Song Ceilidh Nexas Quartet SPECIAL EVENT 8:00pm Falling in Love Again Townsville Civic Theatre Presented by Andrew McKinnon Presentations. Day 6: Wednesday 02/08

10:15am Concert Conversations with Piers Lane 3 C2, Townsville Civic Theatre Piers chats with Philip Arkinstall, Jeffrey Crellin, Martin Owen, Jack Schiller and Kathryn Stott. Felix MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847) Konzertstück No.1, Op.113 Allegro di molto - Andante - Presto Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Jack Schiller (bassoon) Kathryn Stott (piano) Olivier MESSIAEN (1908-1992) Des canyons aux étoiles VI: Appel interstellaire


Martin Owen (horn) Gian Carlo MENOTTI (1911-2007) Suite for Two Cellos and Piano Introduction Scherzo Arioso Finale Francis Gouton (cello) Jiří Bárta (cello) Orli Shaham (piano) FREE EVENT 1:00pm AFCM Winterschool – Advanced Public Masterclass 2 St James’ Cathedral An AFCM artist coaches emerging professionals in an hour-long public masterclass. 4:00pm AFCM Busking Competition The Strand 5:00pm Ray Golding Sunset Series - Bach by Candlelight 1 Townsville Civic Theatre Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Toccata in C minor, BWV 911 Jayson Gillham (piano) BACH arr. Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) and Max Reger (1873-1916) Aria with Several Variations (‘Goldberg’ Variations), BWV 988: Aria (a3) Variatio 1 (a2) Variatio 2 (a3) Variatio 3 Canone all’Unisono (a3) Variatio 4 (a4) Variatio 5 (a2) Variatio 6 Canone alla Seconda (a3) Variatio 7 al tempo di Giga (a2) Variatio 8 a 2 (a2) Variatio 9 Canone alla Terza (a3) Variatio 10 Fughetta (a4) Variatio 11 (a2) Variatio 12 Canone alla Quarta (a3) Variatio 13 (a3) Variatio 14 (a2) Variatio 15 Canone alla Quinta. Andante (a3 minore) Variatio 16 Ouverture (a3) Variatio 17 (a2) Variatio 18 Canone alla Sesta (a3) Variatio 19 (a3)

Variatio 20 (a2) Variatio 21 Canone alla Settima (a3 minore) Variatio 22 Alla breve (a4) Variatio 23 (a2-4) Variatio 24 Canone all’Ottava (a3) Variatio 25 Adagio (a3 minore) Variatio 26 (a3) Variatio 27 Canone alla Nona (a2) Variatio 28 (a2-4) Variatio 29 (a2-4) Variatio 30 Quodlibet (a4) Aria Da capo e Fine Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord/piano) James Crabb (accordion) 7:30pm Evening Series - Bach by Candlelight 2 Townsville Civic Theatre Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Lute Suite in E minor, BWV 996 Passaggio – presto Allemande Courante [Sarabande] Bourrée [Gigue] Alice Giles (harp) BACH arr. Timothy Constable Partita No.3 in E major, BWV 1006 Preludio Loure Gavotte en Rondeau Menuett I Menuett II Bourrée Gigue Timothy Constable (marimba) BACH Concerto for flute, violin and harpsichord in A minor, BWV 1044 Allegro Adagio, ma non tanto, e dolce Alla breve Prudence Davis (flute) Francesca Dego (violin) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Dimity Hall (violin) Daniel Kowalik (violin) Christopher Moore (viola) Francis Gouton (cello)


Kirsty McCahon (double bass) INTERVAL BACH Cantata Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen, BWV 32 Aria (Soprano): Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen Recitativo (Bass): Was ists, daß du mich gesuchet? Aria (Bass): Hier in meines Vaters Stätte Recitativo (Soprano, Bass): Ach! heiliger und großer Gott Aria Duetto (Soprano, Bass): Nun verschwinden alle Plagen Choral: Mein Gott, öffne mir die Pforten Natalie Peluso (soprano) Henk Neven (baritone) Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) Orava Quartet Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Amadeus Singers BACH ‘Brandenburg’ Concerto No.2 in F major, BWV 1047 Allegro Andante Allegro assai Tristram Williams (trumpet) Genevieve Lacey (recorder) Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) Jack Liebeck (violin) Goldner String Quartet Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Day 7: Thursday 03/08

10:15am Concert Conversations with Piers Lane 4 C2, Townsville Civic Theatre Piers chats with Thomas Chawner, Timothy Constable, Jayson Gillham, Matthew Hindson, Daniel Kowalik and Kirsty McCahon. Timothy CONSTABLE (born 1983) String Quartet with Percussion (world premiere) I. Rondo Orava Quartet Timothy Constable (percussion) Sally GREENAWAY (born 1984) Encore De Lirico Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Timothy Constable (percussion) Matthew HINDSON (born 1968) AK-47

Jayson Gillham (piano) HINDSON Piano Trio Moto perpetuo Repetitions Epic diva Dimity Hall (violin) Julian Smiles (cello) Jayson Gillham (piano) FREE EVENT 1:00pm AFCM Winterschool – Advanced Public Masterclass 3 St James’ Cathedral 5:00pm Ray Golding Sunset Series – Phoenix Rising Sacred Heart Cathedral Hans KRÁSA (1899-1944) Theme and Variations Goldner String Quartet Iain GRANDAGE (born 1970) Black Dogs: for guitar and string quartet Craig Ogden (guitar) Orava Quartet Jake HEGGIE (born 1961) Pieces of 9/11: Memories from Houston Prelude; Lauren Lessons Phone Calls That Moment On Beyond An Open Book Natalie Peluso (soprano) Henk Neven (baritone) Sophie Ricca (soprano) Prudence Davis (flute) Craig Ogden (guitar) Jack Liebeck (violin) Francis Gouton (cello) 7:30pm Evening Series - From Russia with Love Townsville Civic Theatre Sergei RACHMANINOFF (1873-1943) Trio élégiaque No.1 in G minor Francesca Dego (violin)


Jiří Bárta (cello) Kathryn Stott (piano) Boris TCHAIKOVSKY (1925-1996) Sextet for wind quintet and harp in F I. Allegro Prudence Davis (flute) Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Jack Schiller (bassoon) Martin Owen (horn) Alice Giles (harp) Peter Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893) String Quartet No.1 in D major, Op.11 Moderato e simplice – Allegro non troppo ma con fuoco Andante cantabile Scherzo: Allegro non tanto e con fuoco Finale: Allegro giusto – Andante – Allegro vivace Orava Quartet INTERVAL Nikolai RIMSKY-KORSAKOV (1844-1908) Quintet for flute, clarinet, horn, bassoon and piano in B flat Major. Op. post. Allegro con brio Andante Rondo: Allegretto Prudence Davis (flute) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Martin Owen (horn) Jack Schiller (bassoon) Piers Lane (piano) Dmitri SHOSTAKOVICH (1906-1975) Two Pieces for String Octet, Op.11 Prelude: Adagio Scherzo: Allegro molto – moderato – allegro Goldner String Quartet Orava Quartet Day 8: Friday 04/08

10:15am Concert Conversations with Piers Lane 5 C2, Townsville Civic Theatre Piers chats with Mahan Esfahani, Poul Høxbro, Genevieve Lacey and Craig Ogden. Georg Philipp TELEMANN (1681-1767) Sonata in C major, TWV 41:C5 Adagio – Allegro – Adagio – Allegro Larghetto Vivace

Genevieve Lacey (recorder) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) György LIGETI (1923-2006) Continuum Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Carl NIELSEN (1864-1931) The Mother, FS 94: ‘The children are playing’ Meyster RUMELANT (fl.1273-1287)/Poul HØXBRO Got in vil hohen vreuden saz Poul Høxbro (low whistle and double pipes) Domenico SCARLATTI (1685-1757) Sonata in D, K491 Gottfried FINGER (1660-1730) A Division on a Ground by Mr Finger Genevieve Lacey (recorder) Craig Ogden (guitar) Poul Høxbro (bones) Peter HOPE (born 1930) Divertimento for guitar and string trio Allegro moderato Andante sostenuto Allegro giocoso Craig Ogden (guitar) Jack Liebeck (violin) Christopher Moore (viola) Jiří Bárta (cello) SPECIAL EVENT 1:00pm AFCM Winterschool – Advanced Concert St James’ Cathedral 2:30pm Gold Pass Event – In all Directions St James’ Cathedral Four festival directors discuss the joys and difficulties of artistic direction including James Crabb, Piers Lane, Dene Olding and Kathryn Stott. This event is reserved exclusively for purchasers of a 2017 Gold Pass. Kasper ROFELT (born 1982) Light Falling Julian Smiles (cello) James Crabb (accordion)


5:00pm Ray Golding Sunset Series - Sublime Schubert Townsville Civic Theatre Franz SCHUBERT (1797-1828) Quintet in C major for two violins, viola and two cellos, D956 Allegro ma non troppo Adagio Scherzo: presto – Trio: andante sostenuto Allegretto Orava Quartet Francis Gouton (cello) 7:30pm Evening Series - German Romantics Townsville Civic Theatre Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897) Piano Quartet No.3 in C minor, Op.60 Allegro ma non troppo Scherzo Andante Finale: Allegro comodo Orli Shaham (piano) Francesca Dego (violin) Christopher Moore (viola) Jiří Bárta (cello) Richard STRAUSS (1864-1949) arr. James Ledger Four Last Songs (Vier letzte Lieder) Beim Schlafengehen (On Going to Sleep) Frühling (Spring) September Im Abendrot (In Sunset’s Glow) Natalie Peluso (soprano) Dimity Hall (violin) Jack Liebeck (violin) Irina Morozova (viola) Christopher Moore (viola) Julian Smiles (cello) Francis Gouton (cello) Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Prudence Davis (flute) Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Jack Schiller (bassoon) Martin Owen (horn) Kathryn Stott (piano) INTERVAL Robert SCHUMANN (1810-1853) Piano Quintet in E flat, Op.44

Allegro brilliante In modo d’una marcia – un poco largamente Scherzo: molto vivace Allegro ma non troppo Orava Quartet Jayson Gillham (piano) Day 9: Saturday 05/08

10:15am Concert Conversations with Piers Lane 6 C2, Townsville Civic Theatre Piers chats with Natalie Peluso, Orli Shaham, Ara and Nyree Vartoukian. Gian Carlo MENOTTI (1911-2007) Nocturne Natalie Peluso (soprano) Alice Giles (Harp) Orava Quartet John ADAMS (born 1947) John’s Book of Alleged Dances Judah to Ocean Toot Nipple* Dogjam Pavane: She’s So Fine* Rag the Bone Habanera Stubble Crotchet* Hammer & Chisel Alligator Escalator* Ständchen: The Little Serenade Goldner String Quartet Orli Shaham (piano) SPECIAL EVENT 1:00pm Families’ Concert – Brundibár (Bumblebee) Townsville Civic Theatre Hans KRÁSA (1899-1944) Brundibár (Bumblebee) Henk Neven (baritone) as Brundibár Conducted by Gwyn Roberts Directed by Madonna Davies Francesca Dego (violin) Jack Liebeck (violin) Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Prudence Davis (flute) Philip Arkinstall (clarinet) Tristram Williams (trumpet) Craig Ogden (guitar) Jenni Flemming (piano)


James Crabb (accordion) Ian Brunskill (percussion) Chorus Masters: Anne Milanovic and Pompeyo Robert Caluya Amadeus Singers 7:30pm Festival Farewell – Final Jamboree! Townsville Civic Theatre Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Harpsichord Concerto No.5 in F minor BWV 1056 [Moderato] Largo Presto Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Orava Quartet PDQ Bach Sonata for viola 4 hands and harpsichord, S 440 Andanteeny Molto fast Ground Round Allah breve Christopher Moore (viola) Thomas Chawner (viola) Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) Camille SAINT-SAËNS (1835-1921) Carnival of the Animals – Grand Zoological Fantasy: The Swan Jiří Bárta (cello) Alice Giles (harp) SAINT-SAËNS Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Op.28 Jack Liebeck (violin) James Crabb (accordion) Sergei RACHMANINOFF (1873-1943) Suite No.2 for two pianos, Op.17 Piers Lane (piano) Kathryn Stott (piano) INTERVAL ANON/Poul HØXBRO Estampie – Stond wel, moder, under roode Genevieve Lacey (recorder) Poul Høxbro (pipe & tabor) David POPPER (1843-1913) Serenade, Op.54 No.2

Francis Gouton (cello) Jayson Gillham (piano) Mario CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO (1895-1968) Figaro (Concert Paraphrase on ‘Largo al factotum’ from Rossini’s The Barber of Seville) Francesca Dego (violin) Jayson Gillham (piano) Matthew HINDSON (born 1968) Rush Craig Ogden (guitar) Goldner String Quartet Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)/ Dudley MOORE (1935-2002) Sonata Parody Piers Lane (piano) Cole PORTER (1891-1964) ‘I Love Paris’ Henk Neven (baritone) Orli Shaham (piano) ‘The Physician’ Natalie Peluso (soprano) Orli Shaham (piano) ‘Night and Day’ Henk Neven (baritone) Orli Shaham (piano) ‘Find me a Primitive Man’ Natalie Peluso (soprano) Orli Shaham (piano) Richard RODGERS (1902-1979) and Oscar HAMMERSTEIN II (1895–1960) ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ Henk Neven (baritone) Orli Shaham (piano) Franz LEHÁR (1870-1948) arr. TK Murray The Merry Widow ‘Lippen Schweigen’ Natalie Peluso (soprano) Henk Neven (baritone)


Day 10: Sunday 6/8

3.00pm AFCM After Party Peppers Blue on Blue, Magnetic Island

Featured: Poul Høxbro (pipe & tabor) Genevieve Lacey (recorder) Craig Ogden (guitar) Martin Owen (horn)


FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Governemnt Funding29%

Ticket Sales40%

Membership Fees3%

Other Income1%

Winterschool Fees1%

Sponsorship - Cash9%

Sponsorship - In Kind8%

Donations9%

Income

Artist Fees18%

Score Hire/Royalties1%

Venue Hire2%

Front of house1%

Technical and Production Staff5%

Equipment Hire and Freight6%

Transport2%Event Catering

4%Box Office

2%Salaries and On-Costs

31%

Consultancy3%

Governance Expenses2%

Travel - Staff1%

Marketing15%

Sponsorship and Fundraising1%

Office Costs4%

Finance, Insurance and Legal2%

Expenses


AFCM FUTURE FUND Founding Donors acknowledged in perpetuity ($1,000 or more donated in 2013) Dr Nita Vasilescu Mr Joe Tapiolas (Parkside Group) Sandra Yates AO and Mr Michael Skinner Jennifer Bott AO Sue Hackett Gioconda Augimeri and Rosemary Prior Townsville Bulletin The Hon. Jane Mathews AO Robyn McGuiggan and Karl Scholl Crystal Clear PR and Marketing Andrew Andersons AO Mr Alan and Mrs Bea Duncan in memory of our mothers, Mollie and Letitia. Edward M Jackes OAM and Prof Betsy Jackes Martin Dickson AM and Susie Dickson Ms J Wran Mr and Dr I and S Meade Robert Monteith QC Mrs Roslyn Carter Dr J R Hazel Elizabeth Clark Lady Adrienne Stewart Mrs Sheila Bignell

Dene Olding and Irina Morozova Tom and Ruth O'Dea Wilson Ryan Grose Lawyers David Kippin Jan and David Robinson Bronwyn and Chris Smalley Piers Lane AO Michael and Carmel Fellows Elisabeth McDonald Claire Roberts and Nicholas Jose Lesley and Peter Davies James Cook University Paul and Fiona Pagliano Sir Michael Curtain Dr Di Bresciani Terry Dodd Peter de Jersey AM and Beverley de Jersey Marg O'Donnell and Martin Moynihan Robert Jones Dr Cyril Curtain In memory of Betty Curtain John and Annette Zabala David Low and Julieanne Cox Belinda Kendall-White Rita Avdiev Frank and Beverley Osborn

M.M. Goodman Dick and Mary Gibberd Annie Hawker Senator Claire Moore John and Maree Binder Tanya Geha in memory of Prof Ray Golding Willy Rombout Katherine and Warwick McEwan Lesley and Geoff Haussmann Marjorie and Hilton Nicholas, Catherine McPherson, Gregory McPherson Bruce and Lyn Bowman Steven and Janelle Lun A B A Matthews in memory of Mrs Shirley Schmidt and all Teachers of Music in Dry Tropical Qld Fiona & Andrew Johnston Eva Sweet Cameron Williams Prof Andrew Vann Maryanne Smith Rosalind Strong Sealink Townsville Anonymous (7)

FUTURE FUND DONORS 2017 1 January to 31 December

Justine Alison Bruce Bowman David Cassells Dr Cyril Curtain in memory Betty Curtain

Meta Goodman Barbara Jane Hirschfeld Estate of the Late - Hilton Nicholas AM OBE Barbara Tattam

Sandra Yates AO and Michael Skinner Anonymous (2)


DONORS IN 2017 1 January to 31 December - Donors over $200 * denotes artist supporter

Polly Adams* Andrew Andersons, AO Keith Asboe Elinor Atkinson Rita Avdiev Christine Bishop* Margot Breidahl* Beth Brown & Tom Bruce Roderick Campbell David Cassells Elizabeth Clark Anne Cullinane Dr Cyril Curtain in memory Betty Curtain* Lesley and Peter Davies* Penny Davis Martin Dickson AM and Susie Dickson* Margaret Epps* Ofra Freid* Jennifer Frischman* Gudrun Genee*

Janie E Gibson* Richard and Mary Hoy Judith (Judy) Hunt Dr Kay Jaumees* Kay Jaumees Andrew Johnston* Jennie Kennedy Richard Lee Jos Luck Paul Martinez The Hon Jane Mathews AO* Warwick McEwan* Karl Scholl and Robyn McGuiggan Diana McVeagh* Russell Mitchell Marjorie Nicholas OAM, Mrs Catherine McPherson and Mr Gregory McPherson* D.O.J. North Cynthia O'Keefe* David Pratt Bronia Renison*

Philip Richards Frank Robertson in Memory of Katherine Robertson Heather Robertson David and Jan Robinson* Roger and Helen Salkeld* Kenneth Saxby* Maryanne Smith* Roger and Ann Smith* Rosalind Strong AM and Tony Strong* Dr Anne Tanner (Table 3)* Wendy Taylor* Denise Wadley* Derek Watt and Cathy Brown-Watt Cameron Williams* Sandra Yates AO and Michael Skinner (Table 3)* Dr Nita Vasilescu* John Zabala Anonymous (3)

FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS 2017Jessica Ashwin Janet Askern Ivetta Avramidi Ava Ball Phillip Beard Linda Berger Jill Blaikie Linda Brierley James Browning Margaret Clough Jane Cairns Allan Calleja Gai Copeman Simon McConnell Lorraine Gray-McConnell Jane Connell Laurel Elliott Leanne Ezzy Jennifer Flack Wendy Geddis

Jay Geddis Valerie Gilmore Helen Goldsworthy Barbara Green Eleanor Grove Peter Griggs Sarah Hanrahan Mark Hargreaves Tarita Horope Timothy Honeyball Jessica Hudson Judy Hunter Bill Kennedy Kerry Seabourne Patricia Kirkman Margaret Lindsay Judith de Loryn Paul Lucas Marie de Monchaux Mercedes Mendoza

Leeta Mendonca Patricia Nordine Treacy Nielsen Clare Plant Elizabeth Pegg Vera Polikarpowski Bronwyn Smalley Chris Smalley Jenny Sebba Silky Shah Jan Stevens Marisela Velazquez Margaret Wallen Bob Weir Robert Wickham Susan Wilson Bonnie Zaghini Enzo Zaghini May Zaghini

SPECIAL ACKNOLWDGEMENT

Major Glenn Rogers and 1RAR Band Barrier Reef Orchestra Kirwan State Primary School Fr Rod McDonald, Dean, St James' Cathedral

Colleen Doyle, Mrs Smiths' Parlour French Double Harpsichord after Goujon 1749, Andrew Garlick, Somerset UK 1996 courtesy of Neal Peres Da Costa

Heather Smith, Keyboard Shop Fr Rod Ward, Administrator, Sacred Heart Cathedral


GOVERNMENT PARTNERS 2017

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Ltd is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Ltd is supported as a Major Event by Presenting Partner Tourism and Events Queensland

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Ltd is supported by Principal Partner Townsville City Council


CORPORATE PARTNERS 2017

Platinum Partners

Gold Partners

Silver Partners

Bronze Partners

TOWNSVILLE UROLOGY


AFCM BOARD AND STAFF Patron His Excellency, the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC AFCM Board Members Ms Sandra Yates, AO - Chair (Sydney) Mr Terry Dodd - Deputy Chair (Townsville) Mr Stephen Baines (Brisbane) (elected April 2017) Mr Michael Fellows (Townsville) Prof Robyn McGuiggan (Townsville) Mr Russell Mitchell (Brisbane) Mrs Marjorie Nicholas (Melbourne) Ms Jane Seawright (Townsville) Mr Michael Wilkins (Sydney) Audit Compliance and Risk Management Committee Prof David Low (Chair) Mr Justin Ankus Ms Helen Hobbs Company Secretary Mr Justin Ankus Artistic Director Mr Piers Lane AO (until August 2017) Ms Kathryn Stott (from September 2017) Administration Executive Director – Justin Ankus Artistic Administrator - Rebecca Alferez Marketing Manager - Sheridan Helft Marketing and Events Executive - Amy Whebell (resigned September 2017) Marketing and Development Executive - Jacqui Ferry (from July 2017) Finance Manger – Helen Hobbs, FI: Business Support & Strategy 2017 Festival Team Production Manager – John Crawford Asst. Production Manager – Ryan Lower National Publicist – Kath Rose, Kath Rose and Associates NQ Publicist – Heidi Hatherell, Crystal Clear Public Relations Graphic Designer – Ty Bukewitsch, Envelope Group Website - Oracle Studio Winterschool Directors – Gwynn Roberts and Jenni Flemming Winterschool Young String Ensemble Workshop Convenor - Samuel Blanch Piano Technician – Ara Vartoukian, Theme and Variations Piano Services Harpsichord Technician – Nathan Cox Townsville Civic Theatre staff and crew Interns/ Work Experience Interns – Janeva Burnell (James Cook University), William Jeffery, Samara Siganto (James Cook University) Work Experience – Khaja Cameros (Pimlico State High School) and Sophie Sibson (Pimlico State High School)

AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC Level 1, Breakwater Terminal Sir Leslie Thiess Drive TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810 PO Box 5871 TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810 E: [email protected] P: 4771 4144 W: www.afcm.com.au ABN 34 050 418 730 The Australian Festival of Chamber Music – North Queensland Limited (a company limited by guarantee) Trading as Australian Festival of Chamber Music

Australian Festival of ChamberMusic North Queensland LimitedABN: 34 050 418 730

Financial Statements

For The Year Ended 31 December 2017

Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland LimitedABN: 34 050 418 730

ContentsFor The Year Ended 31 December 2017

Page

Financial Statements

Directors' Report 1

Auditors Independence Declaration under Section 60-40 of the Australian Charities and Not for ProfitsCommission Act 2012 6

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 7

Statement of Financial Position 8

Statement of Changes in Equity 9

Statement of Cash Flows 10

Notes to the Financial Statements 11

Directors' Declaration 18

Independent Audit Report 19


Directors' Report31 December 2017

Your directors present their report on Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited for the yearended 31 December 2017.

1. General information

Directors

The names of the directors in office at any time during, or since the end of the period:

Names Position Appointed/Resigned

Sandra Yates AO Chair

Terry Dodd Deputy Chair

Stephen Baines Non-Executive Director Appointed 5 April 2017

Michael Fellows Non-Executive Director

Professor Robyn McGuiggan Non-Executive Director

Russell Mitchell Non-Executive Director

Marjorie Nicholas OAM Non-Executive Director

Jane Seawright Non-Executive Director

Michael Wilkins Non-Executive Director

Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.

Information on directors

Sandra Yates AO Chair

Experience Has held significant appointments in media, marketing, publishingand the arts. She was the chair of the NSW TAFE CommissionBoard (1998 – 2007), Chair of Sydney Writers’ Festival 2000 - 2011.Chairman of the advertising firm Saatchi & Saatchi Australia 1996 –2004. Publisher of Time magazine 1990 – 1993. President and CEOof Matilda Publications Inc. with her then business partner, Dr. AnneSummers, in New York in 1988. Past President of Chief ExecutiveWomen, and the YWCA of Sydney, and a former board member ofthe University of New South Wales Press, NSW Major Events Board,UNICEF, Musica Viva, and the Taronga Foundation. Past Presidentof the Magazine Publishers Association of Australia, and a formerdirector of the Magazine Publishers Association in the US. Ms Yatesis currently a director of Townsville Enterprise Limited

Terry Dodd Deputy Chair

Other current directorships inlisted entities

Director of Sealink (formerly Sunferries) and owner and ManagingDirector of Pacific Marine Group.

Stephen Baines

Qualifications MBA (Deakin University), B. Bus (Communication) (QUT)

Experience Strategist and innovator with more than 25 years' experience inmining, transportation and technology. As Chief Innovation Officerand Advisor to the Chairman at Aurizon (2006-2016) helped conceiveand execute the second-largest government IPO in Australian history.Former Director of the Cooperative Research Centre for RailInnovation. Currently Advisor to Blue Chilli's City Connect innovationproject, and Principal of The Baines Effect.

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Michael Fellows

Qualifications Bachelor of Laws, UQ

Experience Legal practitioner for over 30 years, now working in Townsville as aBarrister at law, mediator and arbitrator.Deputy Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese of North Queensland;Cathedral Organist, St. James Cathedral, Townsville.

Professor Robyn McGuiggan

Qualifications BSc(hons,) MCom, PhD.

Experience Professor McGuiggan is currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor, GlobalStrategy and Engagement and was previously the Pro ViceChancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business & Creative Arts at JamesCook University (JCU). Prior to joining JCU, she was the ExecutiveDean of the College of Business and Head of the Sydney GraduateSchool of Management at the University of Western Sydney (UWS).Over her time at UWS she held a number of positions includingActing Associate Dean (Academic), Acting Head of the GraduateSchool, and prior to this, Director of Academic Programs and Qualityfor the Sydney Graduate School of Management where she wasresponsible for the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) both inSydney and overseas. Prior to joining UWS, Robyn was a seniorlecturer in the School of Marketing at the University of Technology,Sydney (UTS) and Head of the Marketing Department at Insearch.

Russell Mitchell

Experience Extensive experience in the performing arts including as GeneralManager of Opera Queensland (2012-2017), which followed seniormanagement positions at NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art)(2004-2010), Opera Australia (1981-2003) and State Opera of SouthAustralia. He is a former Chairman of Belvoir Street Theatre Limited.

Marjorie Nicholas OAM

Qualifications LL.B (University of Melbourne)

Experience Mrs Nicholas practised as a Barrister and Solicitor of the SupremeCourt of Victoria and the High Court of Australia in a Melbourne-based legal career spanning 39 years. For some 22 years she wasalso a managing owner/partner in a large scale cropping and beefcattle enterprise in the NSW Southern Riverina.Mrs Nicholas is currently a board member of Methodist Ladies’College, Kew, Victoria, and Howlong Country Golf Club Limited. Shehas previously held other directorships.Classically trained as a pianist, singer and clarinettist, and morerecently playing as a cellist with the Murray ConservatoriumOrchestra and the North East Victoria Occasional String Orchestra,she maintains a keen interest in music

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Jane Seawright

Qualifications BA.LLB (Hons) M.Bus (Marketing) FAICD

Experience An experienced non-executive director and professional companysecretary with a background as a corporate and commercial lawyer,knowledge and information professional and business developmentleader. She has substantial board and senior executive experience ina range of environments, including the not for profit sector,specifically in the arts, mining, health and research sectors. She hasadvised listed and unlisted companies in corporate governance,capital raising, financing, commercial agreements and arrangements,intellectual property and commercialisation. Jane is a former directorof the Residential Tenancies Authority and is Chair of NetballQueensland.

Michael Wilkins

Experience General Manager NewsLocal, News Corp Australia (NSW). The latestpost in a 25 year journalistic and management career at News CorpAustralia. In 2008 he was appointed News’ Group Editorial BusinessManager before promotion in 2010 to General Manager of NorthQueensland News in Townsville. He returned to Sydney as GeneralManager Operations (NSW) in 2012 and was appointed to his currentrole in August, 2013.

Company secretary

The following person held the position of Company secretary at the end of the financial year:

Justin Ankus

Member Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD)

Masters of Management (Arts Administration) University of Technology (Sydney)

Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance, Macquaire University (Sydney)

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Western Sydney.

Principal activities

The principal activity of Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited during the financial yearended 31 December 2017, was to present the Chamber Music Festival in Townsville and North Queensland.No significant changes in the nature of the entity's activity occurred during the financial year ended 31 December2017.

Objectives

Our vision is to create a transformative experience of chamber music in the tropics that leaves a lasting legacy for theTownville region.

Our mission is to:

Deliver an international chamber music festival and related experiences to Townsville;

Enrich the cultural life of North Queensland; and

Create compelling reasons for diverse audiences to visit from across Australia and around the world.

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Principal activities

This will be delivered by focussing on three key goals:1. Create a unique festival experience

Enrich key stakeholders from artists and audiences to sponsors and supporters.

2. Grow and diversify our audiencesIncreasing consumer awareness and Festival audiences through effective marketing andcommunications and innovative music programs of a broad repertoire that appeal to a wide audience.

3. Secure long-term sustainabilityMaintain a sound business model and operating system that guarantees future financial stability and asuccessful artistic programme.

Members guarantee

Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited is a company limited by guarantee. If the entity iswound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $20 each towards meetingany outstanding obligations of the entity. As at 31 December 2017, the total amount that members of the company areliable to contribute if the company is wound up is $11,380 (31 December 2016: $10,560).

Meetings of directors

During the year ended 31 December 2017, 9 meetings of directors were held. Attendances by each director were asfollows:

Directors'

Meetings

Number

eligible to

attend

Number

attended

Sandra Yates AO 9 9

Terry Dodd 9 8

Stephen Baines 7 4

Michael Fellows 9 6

Professor Robyn McGuiggan 9 4

Russell Mitchell 9 6

Marjorie Nicholas OAM 9 9

Jane Seawright 9 6

Michael Wilkins 9 6

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Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited ABN: 34 050 418 730

Auditors Independence Declaration under Section 60-40 of the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission Act 2012 To the Board of Directors of Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 31 December 2017, there have been:

(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Australian Charities and Not for

Profits Commission Act 2012 in relation to the audit; and

(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

Crowe Horwath NQ

Mark Andrejic Partner

Townsville,5 March 2018

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Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive IncomeFor the Year Ended 31 December 2017

2017

$

2016

$

Revenue

Donations - General / Artist Support 128,217 99,915

Donations - Future Fund Reserve 24,800 9,150

Event Sales 601,109 550,474

Government grants 432,000 426,084

Interest income 9,296 10,299

Member subscriptions 46,293 39,634

Sponsorship In-kind 146,841 121,900

Sponsorship revenue 129,000 66,500

Sundry revenue 36,001 28,133

Total Revenue 1,553,557 1,352,089

Expenditure

Employee benefits expense (398,656) (403,021)

Depreciation (2,205) (2,634)

Programming expenses (400,322) (353,025)

Production expenses (244,992) (186,867)

Box office costs (93,474) (95,969)

Advertising, marketing, hospitality and special events (193,320) (209,253)

Administration and operation fees (35,042) (27,345)

Other expenses (112,459) (91,520)

Total Expenditure (1,480,469) (1,369,634)

Surplus/(deficit) before income tax 73,088 (17,545)

Income tax expense - -

Surplus/(deficit) for the year, net of tax 73,088 (17,545)

Other comprehensive income - -

Total comprehensive income for the year 73,088 (17,545)

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.7


Statement of Financial PositionAs At 31 December 2017

Note

2017

$

2016

$

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents 2 775,538 726,128

Trade and other receivables 3 42,207 19,341

Other current assets 5,844 6,459

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 823,589 751,928

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Plant and equipment 4 19,368 5,101

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 19,368 5,101

TOTAL ASSETS 842,957 757,029

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables 5 136,013 140,945

Employee benefits 6 27,202 22,480

Borrowings 7 2,147 -

Other liabilities 6,277 -

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 171,639 163,425

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Borrowings 7 4,626 -

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,626 -

TOTAL LIABILITIES 176,265 163,425

NET ASSETS 666,692 593,604

EQUITY

Future fund reserve 305,746 273,342

Retained surplus 360,946 320,262

TOTAL EQUITY 666,692 593,604



Statement of Changes in EquityFor the Year Ended 31 December 2017

2017

RetainedSurplus

$

Future FundReserve

$

Total

$

Balance at 1 January 2017 320,262 273,342 593,604

Total comprehensive income for the year 73,088 - 73,088

Transfer to Reserve - donations (24,800) 24,800 -

Transfer to Reserve - interest (7,604) 7,604 -

Balance at 31 December 2017 360,946 305,746 666,692

2016

RetainedSurplus

$

Future FundReserve

$

Total

$

Balance at 1 January 2016 346,957 264,192 611,149

Total comprehensive income for the year (17,545) - (17,545)

Transfers to Reserve (9,150) 9,150 -

Balance at 31 December 2016 320,262 273,342 593,604

Future Fund Reserve

The donations to the future fund were made on the understanding that the Future Fund Reserve is a restricted reserve andwe will be adding to the fund over the coming years.



Statement of Cash FlowsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2017

Note

2017

$

2016

$

CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Receipts from customers 1,544,161 1,434,957

Payments to suppliers and employees (1,492,007) (1,387,277)

Interest received 9,296 10,299

Net cash provided by operating activities 61,450 57,979

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Purchase of plant and equipment (18,813) (500)

Net cash used by investing activities (18,813) (500)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Proceeds from borrowings 6,773 -

Net cash used by financing activities 6,773 -

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents held 49,410 57,479

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year 726,128 668,649

Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year 2 775,538 726,128



Notes to the Financial StatementsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2017

1 Significant Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. Thesepolicies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

(a) Basis of preparation

These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian AccountingStandards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements and Interpretations issued by the Australian AccountingStandards Board ('AASB') and associated regulations and the Australian Charities and Not for ProfitsCommission Act 2012, as appropriate for not-for-profit oriented entities.

The financial statements cover Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited as anindividual entity. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Australian Festival ofChamber Music North Queensland's functional and presentation currency.

Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland is a not-for-profit unlisted public Company limited byguarantee.

Historical cost conventionThe financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Critical accounting estimatesThe preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It alsorequires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Company's accounting policies.

(b) Revenue and other Income

The Company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable thatfuture economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of Australian Festivalof Chamber Music North Queensland Limited's activities as discussed below.

Ticket and sales revenueRevenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable after taking into account anytrade discounts.

Grant revenueGovernment grants are recognised at fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will bereceived and all grant conditions will be met.

SponsorshipSponsorship revenue is recognised in the period it is received.

Provision of services (membership servicing)Revenue recognition relating to the provision of services is determined with reference to the stage ofcompletion of the transaction at the end of the reporting period and where the outcome of the contract can beestimated reliably. Stage of completion is determined with reference to the services performed to date as apercentage of total anticipated services to be performed. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably,revenue is recognised only to the extent that related expenditure is recoverable.

DonationsDonations and bequests are recognised as revenue when received.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

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(c) Income tax

No provision for income tax has been raised as the Company is exempt from income tax under Div 50 of theIncome Tax Assessment Act 1997.

(d) Current and non-current classification

Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-currentclassification.

An asset is current when: it is expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operatingcycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within twelve months after thereporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used tosettle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current.

A liability is current when: it is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for thepurpose of trading; it is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or there is nounconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period. Allother liabilities are classified as non-current.

(e) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term investments which arereadily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

(f) Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any provision for impairment.

(g) Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Historical cost includesexpenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the net cost of each item of plant and equipmentover their expected useful lives as follows:

Depreciation rates

The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:

Class of Fixed Asset Depreciation Rate

Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings 20 - 66.67%

Computer Equipment 40%

The residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at eachreporting date.

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Depreciation rates

An item of plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit tothe company. Gains and losses between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to profit orloss.

(h) Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods andservices received by the Company during the reporting period which remain unpaid. Due to their short-termnature they are measured at amortised cost and are not discounted. The balance is recognised as a currentliability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability.

(i) Employee benefits

Short-term employee benefitsLiabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary and annual leave expected to be settled within 12months of the reporting date, or where no right to defer settlement exists are recognised in current liabilities inrespect of employees' services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paidwhen the liabilities are settled.

(j) Borrowings

Leases of fixed assets where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset,but not the legal ownership that are transferred to the Company are classified as finance leases.

Finance leases are capitalised by recording an asset and a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to the fairvalue of the leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteedresidual values.

(k) Goods and services tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurredis not recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of theasset or as part of the expense.

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount ofGST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority is included in other receivables or other payables in thestatement of financial position.

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing orfinancing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the tax authority, are presented as operating cashflows.

(l) Comparative figures

Where required by Australian Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to

changes in presentation for the current financial year.

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(m) New, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted

The Company has adopted all of the new, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretationsissued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reportingperiod.

Any new, revised or amending Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have notbeen early adopted.

2 Cash and Cash Equivalents

2017

$

2016

$

Cash on hand 145 123

Cash at bank 775,393 726,005

Total cash and cash equivalents 775,538 726,128

Restricted use funds have been set aside for the Future Fund Reserve of $305,746. The use of these funds isrestricted so as not to form part of the operating cash available to meet ongoing trading operations. No formal trustagreement exists, but the Company has established, and will cash back, the Future Fund Reserve for the long termstability of the Festival.

3 Trade and Other Receivables

2017

$

2016

$

Trade receivables - (2,530)

Prepayments 42,207 21,871

Total trade and other receivables 42,207 19,341

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4 Plant and Equipment

2017

$

2016

$

Phone equipment

At cost 6,773 -

Total phone equipment 6,773 -

Furniture, fixtures and fittings

At cost 9,220 49,707

Less: Accumulated depreciation (8,292) (44,606)

Total furniture, fixtures and fittings 928 5,101

Computer equipment

At cost 27,642 -

Less: Accumulated depreciation (15,975) -

Total computer equipment 11,667 -

Total plant and equipment 19,368 5,101

In the current year, the Company have separated their Plant and Equipment into separate classifications.

(a) Movements in Carrying Amounts

Movement in the carrying amounts for each class of plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of

the current financial period:

PhoneEquipment

$

Furniture,Fixtures and

Fittings

$

ComputerEquipment

$

Total

$

Balance at the beginning of period - 1,160 3,941 5,101

Additions 6,773 - 12,040 18,813

Disposals - written down value - - (2,341) (2,341)

Depreciation - (232) (1,973) (2,205)

Balance at 31 December 2017 6,773 928 11,667 19,368

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5 Trade and Other Payables

2017

$

2016

$

Trade payables 14,999 22,341

GST payable 9,277 9,296

Revenue received in advance 111,739 109,309

Total trade and other payables 136,013 140,945

6 Employee benefits

2017

$

2016

$

Annual leave 27,202 22,480

Total employee benefits 27,202 22,480

7 Borrowings

2017

$

2016

$

CURRENT

Finance lease 2,147 -

2,147 -

2017

$

2016

$

NON-CURRENT

Finance lease 4,626 -

4,626 -

8 Interests of Key Management Personnel

Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the company,directly or indirectly, including any director of the company is considered key management personnel.

The total remuneration paid to key management personnel of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2017 was$171,285 (year ended 31 December 2016 was $165,496).

9 Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

The Company had no contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2017 and 31 December 2016.

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10 Related Party Transactions

Key management personnelDisclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 8.

Transactions with related partiesTransactions with related parties are on normal terms and conditions, no more favourable than those available to otherparties unless otherwise stated.

Receivable from and payable to related partiesThere were no trade receivables from or trade payables to related parties at the current and previous reporting date.

Loans to/from related partiesThere were no loans to or from related parties at the current and previous reporting date.

11 Events after the end of the reporting period

No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial period which significantly affected or maysignificantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of theCompany in future financial years.

12 Company Details

The registered office of and principal place of business of the company is:

Australian Festival of Chamber Music-North Queensland Limited

Level 1, Breakwater Terminal

Sir Leslie Thiess Drive

TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810

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Crowe Horwath NQ is a member of Crowe Horwath International, a Swiss verein. Each member of Crowe Horwath is a separate and independent legal entity. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees. 19

Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited Opinion We have audited the financial report of Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited (the Company), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2017, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration. In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Company has been prepared in accordance with Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, including:

(a) giving a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 31 December 2017 and of its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended; and

(b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Regulation 2013.

Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (ACNC Act) and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

The title ‘Partner’ conveys that the person is a senior member within their respective division, and is among the group of persons who hold an equity interest (shareholder) in its parent entity,Findex Group Limited. The only professional service offering which is conducted by a partnership is the Crowe Horwath external audit division. All other professional services offered by Findex Group Limited are conducted by a privately owned organisation and/or its subsidiaries. 20

Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Australian Festival of Chamber Music North Queensland Limited (Cont.) Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/Pronouncements/Australian-Auditing-Standards/Auditors-Responsibilities.aspx. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

CROWE HORWATH NQ Mark Andrejic Partner Townsville, 5 March 2018.

Documents

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