pataway/Burnie Lunchbox Concerts: Autumn 2025

Curated by VDB’s Artistic Director, Julia Fredersdorff, these concerts showcase some of Tassie’s finest musical talent, alongside interstate and international guests.

Escape the hustle and bustle and step into an oasis of calm listening to beautiful music in a casual and welcoming setting, with an eclectic program of music spanning a rich variety of genres and styles - all for the price of a sandwich!

CONCERT #1: THURSDAY 1 MAY - CROISSANTS & WHISKEY (TAS/VIC)

Prog-baroque quartet Croissants and Whiskey brings a new energy to old instruments, with an unconventional blend of harpsichord, violone, baroque viola, and recorders.

View the program and learn more about the artists here.

CONCERT #2: THURSDAY 8 MAY - SHAN DENG (TAS)

Multi-award-winning pianist Shan Deng, hailed as "a pianist of precision and flair" (Cape Times) performs a thrilling program of Bach, Mozart and Piazzolla. 

View the program and learn more about the artist here.

CONCERT #3: THURSDAY 15 MAY - NORDIC VOICES (TAS/NSW)

Van Diemen's Band explores the rich world of the string quartet with a program of traditional tunes from Scandinavia alongside new and old lutruwitan/Tasmanian compositions.   

THURSDAY 22 MAY - NO PERFORMANCE - JACQUELINE WARD (TAS) POSTPONED

Please note that due to construction works at Burnie Arts Centre, this performance has unfortunately had to be postponed until November 2025. 

CONCERT #4: THURSDAY 29 MAY - MINI VAN DIEMEN'S BAND (TAS)

Two of our core players take centre stage with a sumptuous program of duos by Schubert, Beethoven and Carulli, performed by VDB's 2025 Mentors-in-Residence Karina Schmitz (viola) and Simon Martyn-Ellis (Romantic guitar).

CONCERT #5: THURSDAY 5 JUNE - RICHES & WOOD (TAS) *JUST ANNOUNCED*

North-west Tasmanian chamber music duo Josie Riches (violin) and David Wood (guitar) present a program ranging from 1930s Argentina to 2020s Tasmania, featuring music by Miroslav Tadic, Astor Piazzolla, Jabra Latham and more!