Festival of Voices

    Musical Mystery Tour

    A singing adventure in secret places

    Join us for a day of singing, surprises and unforgettable experiences! 

    Guided by celebrated Tasmanian choir leader Jane Christie-Johnston, you’ll become part of a “for one day only” choir, exploring a series of secret locations, with each offering a unique audience or experience.   

    The Musical Mystery Tour will run on two consecutive Saturdays, with each tour visiting different secret locations, so every experience is entirely unique. 

    The day begins with a short rehearsal, where Jane will lead you through your repertoire before you climb aboard the mystery bus for a musical adventure.  You’ll sing in carefully selected locations, each chosen to create a memorable and exciting experience. 

    All destinations remain a secret until you arrive, promising a day full of musical discoveries and unexpected connections.    

    No prior singing experience is required!  Bring your voice, your curiosity and your sense of adventure – every stop offers a new opportunity to share in the joy of song.   

    Venues are a secret! 

    However the assembly and return point for each tour is Salamanca Arts Centre.

    Duration: approx 6 hours including a lunch break

    If you wish to book the 4 July Musical Mystery tour instead, click here

    Image credit: Alastair Bett Photography

    What's included in registration?

    Your registration includes everything you need to enjoy a seamless and inspiring day.  This includes music licensing, expert tuition from a celebrated choir leader, and coach transfers to and from all performance locations.  Entry fee to all secret locations is also included, where applicable. 

    Who should register?

    If you enjoy singing and are curious about trying something a little different, The Musical Mystery Tour is for you!  Open to anyone who loves to sing and is keen for a musical adventureit’s ideal for community choir members, experienced singers, and enthusiastic newcomers alike.  You don’t need to belong to a choir, read music or have prior performance experience – just bring your voice, your curiosity and a willingness to try something a little different. 

    Why participate?

    This is a truly unique singing experience that is designed to be uplifting, accessible and fun.  You’ll be guided step by step by an experienced and engaging choir leader, singing music chosen to be learned quickly and enjoyed immediately in a supportive and welcoming environment.  There is no pressure to be perfect, as the focus is on shared voices, shared moments and the joy of singing together. 

    It’s a chance to step outside the rehearsal room, connect with fellow singers, and enjoy making music with new friends and in new and surprising settings.  Whether you come for the adventure or the music, you’ll leave with fabulous memories, new connections and a sense of musical satisfaction.

    Patron advice

    This is a full day experience involving travel by coach and short walks at some locations, so comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended.  Please be prepared for a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.  Children aged 12+ are welcome when accompanied by a registered adult. 

    Please note that lunch is not included, but a scheduled lunch break will be provided.  Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch, noting that kitchen facilities will not be available.  There will also be opportunities to purchase lunch near one of the destinations.  

    Pack your water bottle and feel free to bring some “road snacks” for the journey – singing can be hungry work!   

    Some locations may have limited accessibility.  If you have access requirements or questions about mobility, seating or other needs, please contact [email protected] so we can discuss how best we can support your participation. 

    More detailed information including meeting points will be provided closer to the event. 

    Duration

    Approximately 6 hours, including a lunch break 

    Testimonials

    “Jane Christie-Johnston’s workshops are addictive. I keep coming back for more. Each experience is different but the thing they all have in common is that they are uplifting and fun! Recommended to those seeking a positive mood altering experience!”
    – Julie Dennis, previous workshop participant 

    Our pricing model

    As a non-profit, we prioritise bringing singing and music to our communities, not maximising income. We work to make our ticket prices as affordable as possible, and we’ve shifted to an early bird pricing model instead of concession pricing. This change focuses on equity, allowing everyone to secure tickets at a reduced price and helping us keep the festival accessible to as many people as possible.

    Each event will have a set number of tickets available at the early bird price. Once these are sold, standard prices will apply. This ensures we can cover event costs while keeping the festival sustainable and maintaining affordable options for our audiences.

    Event Details

    Musical Mystery Tour
    Sat 11 July, 9.30 am
    From $80 + booking fee
    Registrations

    Early bird $80

    • Early bird-priced tickets are available until the allocation sells out

    Full price $95

     

    Booking fee

    • For bookings with a total value of $30 or less, a booking fee of $4 will be added upon checkout.
    • For bookings with a total value between $30.01 and $199.99, a booking fee of $6 will be added upon checkout.
    • For bookings with a total value of $200 or more, a booking fee of $11 will be added upon checkout.

    FEAT. Live Solar Slice $1 per transaction

    Festival of Voices is proudly partnering with climate impact organisation FEAT. Live! $1 will be donated from every booking fee to the ‘Solar Slice’ initiative.

    This contribution will support an indigenous-led biodiversity restoration program on Lungtalanana Island, Tasmania, aiming to restore habitat for the Bass Strait Wombat and the Long-Nosed Potoroo and reintroduce these species to the island.

    The project is led by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre and supported by GreenCollarWWF, and FEAT. Live. You can read more info on this project here.

    Conditions of Sale
    • Read the full conditions of sale.
    • Festival of Voices adheres to the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice.
    • All tickets and registrations are non-refundable unless otherwise specified on the specific event page.
    Festival FAQs

    Read Festival of Voices’ frequently asked questions.

    Contact Us

    For assistance please contact us on 03 6224 5975 or at [email protected].