Bringing the world of music to Balingup

The Balingup Music Experience comprises a group of local residents committed to bringing a wide range of musical experiences to the town including professional performances, community music workshops, master classes, music therapy and wellbeing programs as well as compositional, musical theatre and educational programs.

The music genres include, but not limited to, chamber, classical, choral, jazz, blues, folk and country.

The majority of musical experiences provided to the community will take place in the beautiful, heritage Balingup Town Hall.

Foundations

Local support for varied but regular music programs has been established through the Balingup Brookvale House concerts since 2013.  Over that period, some 50 not-for-profit concerts have been provided, covering a wide range of genres. 

With 50 concerts fully subscribed,  over 3 000 people have attended these concerts raising over $130 000 in door sales, the proceeds of which have gone to paying musicians.   To date all administration costs have been voluntary.

The Balingup Music Experience Developments to February 2022

To build on the above Brookvale House history, audience development and legacy, the Balingup Progress Association (BPA) has agreed at its February 2022 meeting to bring the Balingup Music Experience under its umbrella and to provide the benefits that this move brings.

The Balingup Music Experience aims to contribute directly to BPA’s current strategic plan  focusing on Balingup as a resilient, thriving community with a vibrant, village feel and a community that creates, learns and grows together.