Southern Stars
Presented by Mirabilis Collective

Australia’s most compelling women composers and songwriters meet the intimacy of chamber music. Southern Stars takes you on a journey through the fierce creativity shaping our musical landscape — from the concert hall to the recording studio.

The program features a world premiere by West Australian composer Katherine Potter, set to poetry by Caitlin Maling, alongside evocative works by Melody Eötvös, Brenda Gifford, Jessica Wells, and Elena Kats-Chernin. Beloved songs by the Stiff Gins, Angie McMahon, and Kate Miller-Heidke are reimagined in new arrangements, highlighting the richness of Australia’s contemporary voices.

Performed by an ensemble of acclaimed WA musicians:
Lucinda Nicholls – soprano, Yi-Yun Loei – harp, , Stephanie Nicholls – oboe and piano
Tresna Stampalia - flute, Julia Nicholls – violin, Katherine Potter – viola, Elena Wittkuhn – cello

This 60-minute concert invites you to experience raw emotion, unexpected beauty, and stories of place, culture, and identity — a luminous celebration of Australian women in music.

One performance only
Sunday 16 November 2025, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Callaway Music Auditorium, University of Western Australia
Free parking on Sundays
Accessible venue