Friends of the Busselton Cultural Precinct

21/06/2025

Help Bring a Grand Piano to Saltwater Busselton!

Friends of the Busselton Cultural Precinct are calling on contributions from the community, as they work towards a special goal - fundraising for a grand piano to be used by local musicians and concert pianists for performances at Saltwater Busselton.

This beautiful, 7-foot hand-crafted, premium grade grand piano will be gifted to the Busselton community and permanently housed at Saltwater Busselton.

Thanks to generous supporters, 75% of the fundraising target has been reached. Now, they need your help to cross the finish line!

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation via the Australian Cultural Fund to support the arts and enrich our community.

Donations welcome: https://tinyurl.com/bdff3wju

19/06/2025

Saltwater Gallery has been announced as one of 13 regional hubs for the third iteration of the Regional Arts Triennial (RAT 3) and local artist, Japneet Kaur Keith, has been engaged as guest curator for the exhibition.

South West artists are invited to join Japneet tomorrow evening for an information session about her vision for the exhibition and the process for submitting expressions of interest to showcase their work in what will be Saltwater Gallery’s inaugural exhibition.

Inclusion into the RAT 3 exhibition, Radical Futures, will give approximately six local artists the opportunity be a part of a statewide survey of the arts in regional Western Australia.

This amazing opportunity is only available to artists outside of the Metropolitan area.
In addition to the Busselton exhibition, several pieces will be taken to a major exhibition to be held in Perth. Selected pieces from the Perth show will then tour with ART ON THE MOVE.

Date: Friday, 20 June
Time: 5 to 7pm
📍 , City of Busselton - Local Government

Please RSVP to [email protected]

Refreshments will be provided.

Regional Arts WA

15/06/2025

The grand piano campaign is getting closer to our fundraising goal! The Friends of Busselton Cultural Precinct has been fundraising for over 18 months to purchase a Yamaha C7X grand piano and with contributions from our generous donors to date, we have raised $29,000. We continue to seek contributions to our grand piano campaign and we are keen to reach our target before Saltwater opens in early 2026!

🎶👏 A grand piano will deliver unmatched sound at Saltwater- rich, powerful tones that will elevate all performances. It will be an essential part of every unforgettable performance at Saltwater! Donate by searching 'seven feet' at https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/projects

08/06/2025

This is the year of the Piano! Join in the celebration of this marvellous instrument and the music it makes, by engaging with these offerings with the ABC!

Classic 100 is Australia's favourite classical music event. This year ABC Classic wants to know Australia's favourite piece of piano music, with tens of thousands of music lovers sending in their votes. Well, the count down of the top 45 songs has been happening this weekend!

Have you been watching the new ABC series 'The Piano' which celebrates the street piano by following the journey of everyday pianists invited to play at busy locations across Australia? Piano gurus Harry Connick Jr and Andrea Lam secretly watch...

Our fundraising campaign to purchase a Grand Piano for Saltwater Busselton is for this community and its musicians. 🌟🎹
To donate, search for 'Seven feet of perfection' online at https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/projects

25/05/2025

The End of Financial Year is fast approaching and we have the perfect solution for you!🎶👏 A donation to the Grand Piano campaign is tax deductible AND will bring benefit to your community!
Our fundraising campaign to purchase a Grand Piano for Saltwater Busselton is for this community and its musicians. Dont let Saltwater open without a piano! 🌟🎹
To donate, search for 'Seven feet of perfection' online at https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/projects
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21/05/2025

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27/04/2025

Click on flyer for contact info. Book into our Oils and Acrylic painting classes, the theme for Term 2 is Coast To Bush. Contact Carolyn direct via the details in the flyer

22/04/2025

We want to thank Southern Ports for its generous donation in support of the Grand Piano Campaign! Southern Ports as custodian of this region's ports, connects Western Australia to the world. Through its Community Investment Program Southern Ports supports festivals, social programs, sporting events and much more as a part of their ongoing commitment to our community.

Thank you Southern Ports, the campaign and Friends of Busselton Cultural Precinct are very fortunate to count you amongst our supporters who appreciate the importance of community music and piano performances in Saltwater Busselton.
To donate to the piano campaign, visit artists.australianculturalfund.org.au and search for ‘Seven Feet of Perfection'. All size donations are welcomed.

17/04/2025

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Click on flyer for contact info. Book into our Oils and Acrylic painting classes, the theme for Term 2 is Coast To Bush. Contact Carolyn direct via the details in the flyer

14/03/2025

🎵🎓 From Students to Stars
Our fundraising campaign to purchase a Grand Piano for Saltwater Busselton isn’t just for concert pianists – it will be for our students too! Whether you’re just beginning or polishing your skills for the stage, this piano will be a key part of music education in this region. Dont let Saltwater open without a piano! We’re proud to support the next generation of musicians at Saltwater.
To donate, please search for 'Seven feet of perfection' online at artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/
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04/03/2025

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𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞? 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐭?!

This hilarious who-dunnit show is set on the iconic magic school bus. As Miss Frizzle sets off on a new field trip with a group of bright eyed and bushy tailed students ready to learn about forensics (coincidentally) when they find themselves in the midst of their own murder mystery.

This is a debut show from 'Lavender Collective Productions', a production company started by three q***r young women that focuses on telling q***r stories. They always strive to create performances that are meaningful and impactful, but that are also accessible and fun for wider audiences. We are thrilled to welcome them to Busselton Fringe for the first time!

Recommended for ages 15+ years, as there are depictions and references to murder, violence, homelessness, swearing and a few sexual references.

📅 Saturday 8 March
⏰ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Old Courthouse Complex Courtyard, Busselton
◾️Licensed event. Food van will be onsite!

Tickets here ⬇
https://www.trybooking.com/CZCDQ

04/03/2025

𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞? 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐭?!

This hilarious who-dunnit show is set on the iconic magic school bus. As Miss Frizzle sets off on a new field trip with a group of bright eyed and bushy tailed students ready to learn about forensics (coincidentally) when they find themselves in the midst of their own murder mystery.

This is a debut show from 'Lavender Collective Productions', a production company started by three q***r young women that focuses on telling q***r stories. They always strive to create performances that are meaningful and impactful, but that are also accessible and fun for wider audiences. We are thrilled to welcome them to Busselton Fringe for the first time!

Recommended for ages 15+ years, as there are depictions and references to murder, violence, homelessness, swearing and a few sexual references.

📅 Saturday 8 March
⏰ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Old Courthouse Complex Courtyard, Busselton
◾️Licensed event. Food van will be onsite!

Tickets here ⬇
https://www.trybooking.com/CZCDQ