Weekly Concerts – back for Spring and Summer!
In 2024, the Friends of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon are excited to be presenting regular, free concerts in Kings Parade. These will be on most Saturdays at 1pm, and played by Bathurst carillonists, and, on occasion, visiting carillonists. Programs will be varied, with details to be posted on our Facebook page on Fridays.
Memorial Week Tours
Memorial Week, is the week encompassing 11 November – Remembrance Day. Explore the three floors, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. The Friends of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon are running three tours, the last opportunities in 2024 to learn about the history and significance of this unique tower and musical instrument.
Dates: Sunday 10th November, Tuesday 12th November, Thursday 14th November
Time: 12:15pm
Cost: $20
Tour participants must wear flat shoes, be able to climb 61 steps in the tower (20 to the landing, 21 to first floor, 20 to playing level) and have nothing in their hands, to be able to hold onto the handrails. Please note this tour is not suitable for young children.
Bookings through Bathurst Visitor Information Centre: 1800 68 1000, or online: https://book.bookeasy.com/friends-of…/tours/144105
Past Events
- Winter Festival Tours, 2024
- Inland Sea of Sound Festival 2023, including premiere of newly commissioned work
- Festival of the Bells 2021, 2023 including premiere of commissioned world first duet between Carillon and Church Bells
- Ring Around the World – New Years Eve event, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Spring Recital Series, 2022
- Recital for the Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, 2023
- Various recitals recognising Ben Chifley and Elizabeth Chifley
- VE day
- Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services – annually
- Memorial Week – annually
- Bathurst Regional Council Commissioning of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, 20th May, 2021
