Based in Melbourne Australia, Concordia has been delighting its audiences both at home and abroad since 1978.
We are an orchestra of plucked-string instruments featuring mandolins, mandolas, classical guitars and double bass.
We love playing together and keeping the magic of the mandolin and its music alive for our audiences.
2026 Events
April Fools’ Day Family-Friendly concert – 7.30pm Wednesday, April 1 – 54 Serrell Street, Malvern East
Concert for residents at Airlie, Ivanhoe – 2pm Sunday, August 23
Concert – Heavens on Earth – Box Hill Community Arts Centre – 2pm Saturday, October 3
Concert Strings by the Sea – Corinella Community Hall – 2pm Sunday, November 22
Christmas concert for family and friends – Malvern East – 2pm Saturday, December 5
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Strings by the Sea – November 22, 2026
Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music as Concordia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble returns to Corinella. Join Concordia for Strings by the Sea, a relaxed and entertaining concert at the Corinella Public Hall, where we are delighted to be returning to this welcoming venue. Concordia will present a varied programme of music from around the world, ranging from classical favourites to…
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Photos from Heavens on Earth concert
On 3 October, 2026, Concordia performed to a wonderfully appreciative audience at The Arbour, Box Hill Community Arts Centre. Our special thanks to our friends from Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra, Bill Vrijens, Michelle Wright and Deirdre O’Sullivan, who played with us in this concert. Also thanks to our wonderful soloists, Michelle Nelson (guitar) and Juliette Maxwell…
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Heavens on Earth – October 3, 2026
Saturday 3 October 2026 at 2pm. Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill. Tickets $25 or under 16s free from Humanitix or at the door: https://events.humanitix.com/concordia-heavens-on-earth Concordia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble presents an afternoon of heavenly sounds to delight, sooth, and entertain. With arrangements of Bach, The Bee Gees, and our very…
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April Fools’ Day Concert
A fun, family-friendly concert 7.30pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 54 Serrell Street, Malvern East, 3145 Entry $15, under 16 free. Pay at the door. Wine, cheese and soft drinks served.
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Photos from FAME Festival concert – January 17, 2026
Spot the Concordia players in the orchestra of 120+! After a week of rehearing, workshopping and socialising we were thrilled to play at The Edge in the FAME Festival orchestra under the masterful baton of Stephen Lalor. The next FAME Festival will take place in Sydney in January 2028.
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“Multicultural Melbourne” FAME Festival Concert
Twelve Concordia members are thrilled to be participating in the Melbourne FAME Festival taking place at University College, Melbourne University from January 11 to 18, 2026. The week of rehearsals will culminate in a concert involving 120+ musicians from all over Australia. Don’t forget, there’s free public transport on weekends until February, 2026. “Multicultural Melbourne”…
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Concordia’s Christmas
On December 3, Concordia celebrated Christmas and our end-of-year with a concert and supper with family and friends. We also celebrated Basil Hawkins becoming Life Member. Congratulations, Basil!
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Merry Christmas
Members of Concordia wish to thank you for your support throughout 2025 and look forward to seeing you at our concerts in 2026.
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Photos from our concert at Airlie
Concordia performed ‘From Baroque to Beatles’, its second concert at the Airlie Retirement Community in the heart of Ivanhoe, on 21st September 2025. What a supportive and enthusiastic audience it was! Our aim is to please and we certainly achieved our goal at Airlie. This concert was a private event for the residents of this amazingly luxurious venue. We felt…
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From Baroque to the Beatles
Concordia in concert at Airlie Ivanhoe. This is a private concert for residents and the community of Airlie Ivanhoe. 2pm on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Concordia is delighted to be playing again at Airlie. In July 2024, we played to a large and very appreciative audience. Click here to see Concert Booklet
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Photos from Corinella
Corinella Concert on Saturday 23rd August 2025 Corinella Community Hall Concordia travelled to the lovely coastal town of Corinella, Victoria and played a most enjoyable concert for both the audience and players alike. Featured on the program was our first performance of The Godfather Suite, which was kindly given to us by The Moonlight Mandolin Orchestra from Cambridge, England,…
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Strings by the Sea
Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 2pm Concordia in concert with music from the Baroque to the Beatles. We’ll take you on an eclectic musical journey around the world featuring music by Vivaldi, Piazzolla, the Bee Gees, the Beatles and more. Corinella Community Hall, 48 Smythe Street, Corinella Tickets on Trybooking or at the door $25,…