The Gallery Series

Take a break and soak up live music with this free pop-up performance series designed to enliven your lunch hour. Enjoy captivating sets by talented musicians, performed amid the inspiring gallery spaces of Hawthorn Arts Centre.

Ideal for a midday escape or a moment of calm in your day, these bite-sized performances take place every Wednesday from 27 May to 1 July.

No bookings required – simply drop in and experience the harmony of live music and art.

All ages are welcome. 

This event is part of our Art+ program. The program offers a mix of events and activities that invite you to experience the gallery in new and creative ways, including artist talks, film screenings, workshops and live music surrounded by art. 

Accessibility at this space

• accessible car parking
• automatic doors
• accessible toilets
• ramps
• clear signage
• tactile signage
• lifts
• wide passageways.

Events in the series

Date and time	Performer
27 May 2026 1 to 2 pm	Anna Morley – Vibraphone Anna Morley is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, based in Melbourne. Her music has been described as 'an eclectic fusion of electro-acoustic vibes with ambient overtones, woven together by fresh minimal grooves'. Anna blends a unique gamut of instrumentation including the vibraphone, vocals, keys and electronic beats and samples within her compositions. For more information visit Anna's website.
3 June 2026 1 to 2 pm	Ania Reynolds – Keyboard Award-winning pianist and composer Ania Reynolds is a seasoned performer and storyteller. Ania’s theatrical solo piano performances are peppered with stories from the circus, life on the road and adventures around the globe. Ania plays dynamic and cinematic original piano music, which traverses genres including contemporary classical, jazz, Latin and more. For more information visit Ania’s website.
10 June 2026 1 to 2 pm	Yuval Ashkar – Oud Experience the mesmerizing melodies and captivating artistry of Yuval Ashkar. As a master composer, oud player, percussionist and vocalist, Yuval synthesizes Turkish, Iraqi, Egyptian and Maghrebi influences into a distinctive musical style that transcends boundaries. For more information visit Yuval’s website.
17 June 2026 1 to 2 pm	Craig Hill – Clarinet Craig Hill has regularly performed as guest principal clarinet with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Antipodes and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra with whom he has frequently appeared as soloist. Craig will play some rare eighteenth-century clarinets in the first half of the performance and then swap to modern clarinet for Stravinsky’s Three Pieces and a selection of solo pieces by the Australian composer Dindy Vaughan.
24 June 2026 1 to 2 pm	Laura Vaughan – Viola Melbourne-based viola da gamba specialist Laura Vaughan is one of Australia’s most engaging and expressive early music performers. Known for her vivid musicianship and warm stage presence, she has become a dynamic voice within the country’s early music scene. Since 2026, Laura has been appointed Artistic Director of the Ballarat Organs & Fine Music Festival. For more information visit Laura’s website.
1 July 2026 1 to 2 pm	Liana Perillo – Harp Step into a lush, immersive sound world as Melbourne-based harpist, vocalist, and composer Liana Perillo bridges classical elegance with contemporary edge. Performing on an electro-acoustic pedal harp enhanced with analogue effects, Liana expands the instrument’s voice to new realms.  ​Liana is an Australian musician of Italian descent, and Liana’s early exposure to music through her family lineage was diverse. For more information visit Liana’s website.

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