Callum Watson
Australian Pianist, Composer and Producer
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Boombox Requests at Geelong After Dark
We will be producing one of the feature projects at this years event called ‘Boombox Requests'. In essence, we will be using an old reconditioned boombox as a means of triggering audience popular song requests to be performed by a fabulous 7-piece saxophone group. The audience will select tunes by playing assigned cassette tapes in the boombox…
7pm, 8pm, 9pm 3rd May, 2019 at Geelong Library
25th International Young Composers Meeting
"Melbourne composer and pianist Callum Watson is one of 16 young composers heading to the Netherlands in February next year. Selected to participate in the prestigious 25th International Young Composers Meeting, Watson and his fellow composers will create new works for orkest de ereprijs, a leading ensemble for new music in the Netherlands."
Torquay Cowrie Market
Music applications for the 19/21 season of the Torquay Cowrie Market are now open. We start building the North Stage artist schedule from June 30 so its best to get in early.
If you are interested, fill out the simple online form at callumwatson.com.au/cowriemarket/
Neuköllner Originaltöne: Australian aura
On May 4/5 there was a weekend of new music featuring the premiere of Callum's 'Timely Disarray' for flute, french horn and pipe organ.
Further information for this event is available online at the event's website.
Geelong Jazz Soirees
Geelong's newest jazz event "Geelong Jazz Soirées" sees local musicians collaborate on innovative, genre-spanning performances at Geelong's iconic Victorian Railway Institute Ballroom. Experience some of Victoria's best jazz.
Returns in October.
Echoes of Earth CD
An extraordinary new CD produced by Callum, which sees some of Melbourne’s finest classical and jazz musicians coming together for one of the most ambitious recording projects staged at St Andrews Anglican Church, Brighton has been released to the public.
The CD features 13 tracks in all showcasing the fruits of a new collaboration with flautist Jessica Zuk and clarinetist Joel Hands-Otte.
