An Australian Fantasy by Edward Kennedy was performed recently in Japan by the St Peter’s Lutheran College Symphonic Band (Indooroopilly) under the direction of Grantley Such. The band enjoyed a successful tour of Japan in December 2025 and performed the work with the Fukui High School Band. Grantley stated that the audience and bands loved the piece.

Ozzie Mozzie’s popularity continues with beginner bands across the country, and most recently, the kids at the Cape York Aboriginal Academy Band Camp were working hard on the piece with conductor Owen Clarke.

On the 4th and 5th of August, I had the pleasure of adjudicating the 2025 Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod for the following sections:...

Inspiring Experience Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to be a guest conductor for the State Honours Ensemble Programme (SHEP)...

Although I officially retired from full-time instrumental music teaching at the end of 2024—after 36 wonderful years in the industry—2025 has been anything but quiet! Here's a look at what I’ve been up to so far this year: Brisbane Excelsior Band  – I had the pleasure of conducting six rehearsals with this outstanding ensemble as we prepared for the Australian National Band Championships. Rochedale State School  – I returned to the classroom, teaching instrumental music two d