Upcoming events.
Phoenix Central Park Concert Series
The Sydney Guitar Collective is an initiative of Dr Janet Agostino (President of the Classical Guitar Society Sydney) and Dr Simon Powis (Founder of Classical Guitar Corner). Dr Janet Agostino serves as the Collective’s Musical Director.
Established in early 2023, the Collective provided a platform for young, motivated musicians to showcase their talents through guitar ensemble performances. Since then, the group has developed a diverse repertoire, with a strong focus on Australian works, and is committed to expanding this repertoire through commissioning new music from colleagues, associates, and both established and emerging Australian composers.
The Collective has been fortunate to collaborate with acclaimed composers such as Elena Kats-Chernin, Richard Charlton, and Vincent Lindsey-Clarke. In addition, the ensemble has commissioned works from three young Australian composers from the Sydney Conservatorium, which were premiered in concert in 2023 and recorded in 2025.
Performance highlights include invitations to appear at the Glebe Music Festival, the Phoenix Central Park Concert Series, and Richard Charlton’s tribute concert.
The Collective members are: Tobias Dracoulis, Manuel Diewald, Jonathan Moran, Reede Palmer, and Alexander Frendo, with former member Josh McLellan rejoining for this special concert.
The Sydney Guitar Collective gratefully acknowledges the generous support and sponsorship of Dr Simon Powis of Classical Guitar Corner.
CGSS Concert Series: Young Winners and Friends!
The Classical Guitar Society is proud to showcase the exceptional talents of the young winners of the 2025 Sydney Eisteddfod guitar events: Nicholas Ma, Vitalii Vorontsov and Eden Li.
The concert will also feature performances by The Sydney Guitar Collective, the SoR ensemble, Trio North and Sydney Guitar School’s Youth Ensemble.
Join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening of inspired solo and ensemble music making – hope to see you there!
East-West Resonance | Balmain Town Hall
The Sydney Guitar Collectiveonce again returns bigger and better, collaborating with Suwitra Jaya Gamelan(Directed by Dr Manolete Mora) for a well crafted evening of east and west fusion! Experience a blend of classical guitar with modern Balinese Gamelan as 7 exceptional guitarists share the stage with Suwitra Jaya’s talented musicians.
Sponsored by Inner West Council.
East-West Resonance | IO Myers
In a groundbreaking fusion of Spanish guitar and Balinese gamelan, East-West Resonance celebrates an ongoing sonic dialogue between diverse musical cultures.
The virtuosic Sydney Guitar Collective will join forces with Suwitra Jaya Gamelan for this world-first collaboration, showcasing Western compositions inspired by 'the East', right alongside Eastern compositions inspired by 'the West'.
35th Annual Glebe Music Festival
The Sydney Guitar Collective will perform at the 35th Annual Glebe Music Festival, which will be held from Friday, November 8, to Sunday, November 24.
