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2025 Artists in Residence – Nexas (classical)

Classical Emerging Artist Program

Meet our 2025 Artists in Residence, Nexas Quartet that aims to connect in a meaningful way with the 2MBS Fine Music Sydney audience base to continue to share their music and bring awareness of the beauty of their medium to a wider audience.

2025 Artist in Residence – Liz Player (jazz)

Emerging Artist Program Jazz

Meet our 2025 2MBS Artist in Residence (jazz), Liz Player. Emerging from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Liz has been mentored by jazz greats such as Judy Bailey, Kevin Hunt and Craig Scott.

We Live In Time

2MBS Subscriber giveaways

Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. As they build a life together, a difficult truth is revealed.

Dvorák’s Symphonies 5 & 6 – MSO

2MBS Subscriber giveaways CD of the Week Classical

The first in a new cycle of Dvořák symphony recordings, Dvořák: Symphonies 5 & 6 is the second release on the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s own label. The exploration of Dvořák’s many works has been an ongoing passion of Chief Conductor Jaime Martín since taking the helm of the MSO in 2022.

Handel’s Oratorio Messiah

Classical Upcoming concerts

Radio Community Chest has been presenting Handel’s oratorio Messiah in Sydney since 1941. This Sydney Christmas tradition including 450 voice choir and orchestra will again take place at the Sydney Town Hall.

Chris Cody – Mountain to Sea

2MBS Subscriber giveaways Giveaways Jazz

Jazz musician Chris Cody's new album Mountain to Sea, features an incredible line-up of Australian jazz musicians from diverse backgrounds and generations. The music is organic, intuitive, and boundary less, with each piece taking both the artist and the audience on a unique journey.

Illuminate – Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra

CD Reviews Classical Michael Morton-Evans

When the late and much lamented Richard Gill founded the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, he added another vital brick to the ever-increasing wall of Australian musical brilliance. The orchestra’s latest offering (at the moment available only as a digital download), features three of the late 19th, early 20th century’s greatest composers, Max Bruch, Benjamin Britten and Pyotr Tchaikovsky.

2MBS Chair Simon Moore on the ABC

Interviews Simon Moore

Our Chairman, Simon Moore, recently gave an exclusive interview on ABC Radio Sydney’s Afternoons program to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of 2MBS Fine Music Sydney. This milestone marks not only a significant achievement in the station’s history but also heralds a fresh new look for 2MBS.

Where Vineyards and Classical Music Collide

Partner Content

There are few pleasures in life as decadent as classical music and fine wine—except, perhaps, enjoying them together. Imagine yourself sprawled in a lush vineyard, glass in hand, while violins and cellos coax magic from the summer air. These festivals are a marriage of Dionysus and Mozart, all elegance, indulgence.

Electric Fields x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

2MBS Subscriber giveaways CD of the Week Contemporary Music

Electric Fields combines the creativity of composer Michael Ross and the mesmerizing voice of Zaachariaha Fielding, known for his "soul to the stratosphere" vocals. Their music, often incorporating traditional Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara languages, spans soulful pop, epic electronic compositions, and intimate story-songs. With powerful live performances alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Electric Fields creates unforgettable musical experiences.