Four Winds invites audiences to immerse themselves in the power of storytelling through sound, celebrating the deep connections between community, nature, and the arts. The Spring Youth Music Festival (SYMF) transcends generational divides, fostering shared experiences and learning through music-making.
Curated by David Hewitt, Four Winds’ Create & Inspire Director, SYMF extends beyond the festival day to include year-round mentorship and opportunities for youth to learn instruments. Through workshops, tutoring, and in-school programs, Four Winds is dedicated to empowering young people to express their stories through sound.
A highlight of the ‘25 festival will be Red Dirt Hymns, Andrew Ford’s powerful tribute to the Australian landscape, performed by the Luminescence Chamber Singers. The festival will offer a space for connection, celebration, and deep listening, with local talent and young musicians taking centre stage.
‘’[It] feels very important to support and nurture our upcoming musicians. The thing that moved me most was seeing the care and respect with which the mentors held the youthful musicians. The youth might not yet understand the generosity and humility which fuel the mentors, but for me this was the standout… ”
Artists
Luminescence Chamber Singers
Bega Valley Youth Orchestra
Djinama Yilaga Choir
Bega Valley Male Voice Choir
Emerging Soloists
& more!
