Friday, 30th October, 7pm

“Aus Harp Fest: Solo Concert Series” celebrates music by Australian women composers and harpist-composers, featuring works by Nat Bartsch, Tara Minton, Lisa Cheney, Mary Doumany, Natalia Mann, Paul Nicolaou and Katia Mestrovic.

The program highlights the remarkable breadth and versatility of contemporary Australian harp music, spanning modern classical, jazz, and non-Western modes and rhythms. Each concert features a slightly different program, offering audiences a unique concert experience.

Learn more about the composers: 

Tara Minton: taraminton.com/ 

Nat Barsch: natbartsch.com/ 

Lisa Cheney: lisacheney.com.au/ 

Mary Doumany: marydoumany.com/ 

Natalia Mann: nataliamann.com/ 

Paul Nicolaou: paulnicolaoumusic.com/ 

Katia Mestrovic: katiamestrovic.com/

 “Aus Harp Fest” is a two year initiative (2026 - 2027), led by Katia Mestrovic and supported by Creative Australia, bringing together more than 30 Australian Artists. The project celebrates Australian composers, performers, and collaborators, while showcasing the expressive possibilities of the modern harp. It aims to foster creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of community within Australia’s harp scene.

The project encompasses national and international performances by harp soloists, duos, trios, and arrangements of new Australian works; and the release of the Aus Harp Fest album, accompanied by national tour in 2027.

Artist Biography

Katia Mestrovic is an eclectic, classically trained, award-winning harpist and composer. Through performances featuring her original compositions, distinctive arrangements, and cross-genre repertoire—including modern classical, jazz, and Celtic music—she showcases the harp's remarkable versatility and expressive range. Her current focus, Aus Harp Fest, is dedicated to championing Australian composition and fostering collaboration with Australian artists. Through this initiative, she seeks to cultivate a vibrant, supportive, and innovative Australian harp community.