As part of the Riverina Conservatorium of Music's 2026 Visiting Artists Series.

Australian Guitar Quartet

The Australian Guitar Quartet (AGQ) brings four of Australia’s most acclaimed guitarists to the RCM stage: Slava Grigoryan, Leonard Grigoryan, Vladimir Gorbach, and Andrew Blanch. Combining virtuosity, expressive warmth, and a distinctly Australian voice, the quartet delivers music of energy, elegance, and imagination.

The program spans Baroque mastery, contemporary Australian creativity, and jazz-infused textures, beginning with Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, continuing with Nigel Westlake’s imaginative suite Six Fish, and featuring Pat Metheny’s Road to the Sun alongside Paulo Bellinati’s lyrical works Un Amor de Valsa and A Furiosa.

Renowned for their glorious sound and inventive programming, the AGQ has performed at Australia’s most prestigious venues and internationally at festivals including the Festival Internacional de la Guitarra de Córdoba in Spain. Riverina audiences will experience four of the country’s finest guitarists in a dynamic, captivating recital.

Date & Time: Friday 16th October 7:30pm

Duration: 7:30pm – 9pm, Inc. interval

Refreshments: The RCM Visiting Artist Series is excited to partner with Borambola Winery to offer a  selection of refreshing beverages at this concert.

Tickets: Wagga Civic Theatre Box Office, Burns Way (off Tarcutta Street), Wagga Wagga

6926 9688 ONLINE BOOKING

Ticket Prices:

Premium $88.00

Adult $58.00
Concession $48.00
Student $48.00
Child U15 & Under $33.00

Premium: A premium ticket entitles you to premium seating, a meet and greet with the artists, photo opportunity with the artists and after concert hospitality. Premium tickets are strictly limited.

As part of the Riverina Conservatorium of Music's 2026 Visiting Artists Series.

Sharma and Kernaghan: Opera Arias

Shanul Sharma - Tenor

Helena Kernaghan - Associate Artist

Tenor Shanul Sharma presents an evening of beloved opera arias with acclaimed pianist Helena Kernaghan. Celebrated for his powerful voice, expressive phrasing, and commanding stage presence, Sharma captivates audiences with both dramatic intensity and lyrical sensitivity.

The program features timeless favourites from the world’s greatest composers, showcasing the emotional depth and technical brilliance of the tenor voice. From soaring high notes to tender, lyrical passages, each aria transports listeners to the grandeur of the opera stage.

Shanul Sharma is in demand internationally as a lead tenor, performing across Europe, his native Australia, Russia, and the UK. He made his operatic debut in 2014 with Opera Australia and has since established himself as one of the country’s most compelling voices. Helena Kernaghan’s nuanced accompaniment brings each aria to life, creating an intimate musical dialogue that enhances the dramatic and emotional impact. Audiences will be swept away by Sharma’s vocal brilliance and expressive storytelling in this extraordinary evening of artistry and elegance.

Date & Time: Friday 20th November 7:30pm

Duration: 7:30pm – 9pm, Inc. interval

Refreshments: The RCM Visiting Artist Series is excited to partner with Borambola Winery to offer a  selection of refreshing beverages at this concert.

Tickets: Wagga Civic Theatre Box Office, Burns Way (off Tarcutta Street), Wagga Wagga

6926 9688 ONLINE BOOKING

Ticket Prices:

Premium $88.00

Adult $58.00
Concession $48.00
Student $48.00
Child U15 & Under $33.00

Premium: A premium ticket entitles you to premium seating, a meet and greet with the artists, photo opportunity with the artists and after concert hospitality. Premium tickets are strictly limited.

Join us for a magical evening as the Riverina Conservatorium of Music proudly presents the fifth annual Christmas with the Con, a spectacular FREE community celebration of the festive season at Wagga Wagga's Riverside Precinct Stage.

This much loved event features classical, traditional and contemporary Christmas music performed by the Riverina Conservatorium Orchestra, Simmons Street Big Band, Combined Concert Bands, Mass Choirs, instrumental ensembles and featured soloists.

In 2026, the concert embraces a special Christmas World Music theme, celebrating festive musical traditions from around the globe, from beloved carols and international holiday favourites to rich musical influences inspired by cultures both familiar and far reaching. More than 220 musicians will take the stage in a joyful celebration for all ages. The evening culminates in a specially orchestrated Christmas Medley performed by the Conservatorium Orchestra, followed by a fireworks display over the Murrumbidgee River.

Two large screens will livestream the concert so everyone enjoys the full experience, and a variety of food and drink vendors will be available, or guests are welcome to bring a picnic.

The evening also features the Light a Light of Hope tree lighting ceremony in partnership with Country Hope, supporting local families through this important initiative.

Celebrate Christmas with music, community and riverside magic.