Celebrating its 23rd year, the Townsville-based festival is recognised as the nation's most prestigious international chamber music event and this year four irresistible travel packages are available to combine the world's finest classical music with a perfect tropical winter escape.
The Australian culinary darling Maggie Beer will return to sunny Townsville to host the sell-out Chefs in the North dinner, the sumptuous prelude to the festival, with a star-studded line-up of Australia's finest chefs creating a delectable feast to complement performances by world-renowned classical musicians.
Together with ABC Classic FM presenter Damien Beaumont, the pair will host the fine food and fine music event of the year, which showcases North Queensland's outstanding local produce accompanied by the best Australian wines over a superb five-course degustation menu on the lawns of Jupiters Townville overlooking Magnetic Island.
"The dates go into my diary the moment they are announced, there is so much to look forward to. The Chefs in the North dinner is such a grand occasion and the camaraderie amongst the chefs makes me envious I'm not actually in the kitchen cooking," said Beer.
"But it's not just the food. What I love most of all is escaping into the festival, which is all about the music and the artists. The memories I have of the last two seasons are absolutely unforgettable, they'll stay with me for life."
The magnificent Chefs in the North dinner under the stars is an unforgettable sensory experience, not to be missed by lovers of food, wine and fine music. Together with the world's best chamber music performances and Townsville's warm winter sun, there is no better escape this July.
New in 2013, are four exclusive Festival Holiday packages. With a choice of eight properties, including two five star island options such as the stunning Grand Mercure, the Opening Weekend Extravaganza package is perfect for fine dining and chamber music enthusiasts looking to add a touch of luxury to their holiday.
The opening weekend package includes tickets to three of AFCM's most popular events; Opening night, Concert Conversations with Piers Lane and Governor's Gala. Plus there is an option to add the sell-out Chefs in the North dinner to your package.
Additional packages include Closing Weekend Indulgence, Music on Magnetic and Sunset Spectacular.
Holiday packages are available to book from 11 March, visit www.afcm.com.au/packages or call 1300 799 342.
For more information, festival highlights and Townsville destination advice, visit www.afcm.com.au
Opening Weekend Extravaganza
Thursday 25 July - Sunday 28 July 2013
Package includes three nights accommodation, at one of eight partner properties, plus tickets to three of the most popular events at Townsville Civic Centre:
Opening Night - The Masked Ball
Friday 26 July, 8:00pm
Concert Conversations with Piers Lane 1
Saturday 27 July, 10am
Governor's Gala - Liebestod
Saturday 27 July, 8:00pm
Prices start from $445 per person twin share (from $423 for members). Add in a ticket to the sell-out Chefs in the North dinner, a five-course black tie dinner on the lawns of waterfront Jupiter's Townsville, for just $280 more. (Note: airfares not included in prices)
Partner properties include: The Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island, Peppers Blue on Blue on Magnetic Island, Jupiters Townsville, Quest Apartments, The Grand Hotel, City Oasis Inn, Hotel M Apartments and Park Regis Anchorage.
For all package options, visit www.afcm.com.au/packages
Chefs in the North dinner
Where: Jupiters Townsville Hotel and Casino
When: 6:30pm, Thursday, 25 July 2013
Tickets on sale: 8 April 2013, call 1800 449 977 (member tickets on sale 11 March)
Dress: Black Tie
Cost: $295 per person
Australian Festival of Chamber Music | 26th July - 3rd August 2013 | Townsville, North Queensland www.afcm.com.au | Facebook | Twitter | #afcm13
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