The Consort of Melbourne is Melbourne’s premier vocal ensemble, bringing together the city’s finest chamber singers under the artistic direction of Steven Hodgson. Typically performing a capella (unaccompanied) with one singer per part, The Consort of Melbourne champions historic and contemporary repertoire, bringing 1000 years of vocal music to life with an intimacy and verve that leaves audiences spellbound.
Founded by Warren Trevelyan-Jones and Peter Tregear, the Consort gave its debut performance in September 2008. Since then it has presented regular concert series at the Melbourne Recital Centre and has been invited to collaborate with groups and artists including the Rolling Stones, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Melbourne and Sydney symphony orchestras, Song Company, Spiritualized, Ludovico’s Band, La Compañia, Genesis Baroque and drag legend Taylor Mac.
Major premiere performances include Deborah Cheetham’s Eumeralla in 2018 and Wally Gunn and Maria Zajkowski’s I heart Artemis in 2022, with whom they completed a prestigious UKARIA residency.
