Chamber groups, either preformed or formed by audition, receive intensive coaching while the BHP Winterschool Concert Series within the Festival offers students the opportunity to perform as part of an ensemble or as soloist. Also appearing in the series will be the winners of the String Quartet section of the 2001 Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition . It is also within an easy drive of World Heritage listed tropical rainforests and across the bay from enchanting Magnetic Island . In July the climate is just perfect with warm balmy days and pleasantly cool nights. The fee includes admission to all festival concerts, post-concert hospitality and invitations to selected functions with the artists.
Local transport is provided to evening concert venues.
It is recommended to book as early as possible as the central business district accommodation is in great demand in July.