Featured Artist - Barney McAll

We are incredibly happy to feature Barney McAll in our 2023 lineup with two special events:

Barney McAll - Non-Compliance Trio

Barney McAll - Piano

Jacques Emery - Bass

Alex Inman-Hislop - Drums

Grammy nominated, ARIA-winning artist, Barney McAll, is one of Australia's most innovative musicians and composers. For his "Non Compliance" Trio, he unites two talented rising stars to explore a mix of brand-new original music and obscure old-world gems.



From soulful performances to captivating compositions, Barney's portfolio is astounding: he has contributed to over 100 albums, created 22 solo works, and joined forces with some of music's finest, including Dewey Redman, Gary Bartz, SIA, Maceo Parker, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Fred Wesley.

McAll is partial to unleashing surprises himself, whether they be radical dynamic shifts – such as suddenly reducing a solo to the merest trickle of notes against thrumming bass and whispered cymbal chatter – or just finding bewitchingly unexpected turns to take in developing a melody. Masterful.

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

“Barney is one of my favourite pianists, that’s why he’s been in my band for the last 20 years”

GARY BARTZ

“The year’s most exhilarating night of music…McAll cast such a spell at the piano that he even created the illusion of bending notes”

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

“Adventurous, innovative, super creative and just downright enthralling (and often breathtaking) listen from one of our finest musicians and a superb musical assemblage of talents”

STUART COUPE

“An apex of all-out funk, brought the house down”

THE AUSTRALIAN

“Rhythmic textures woven and stretched with passion”

NEW YORK TIMES

Location: Filmores

When: Sat 11th Mar 2023, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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Barney McAll

Hymns, Elegies and Reflections: A Piano Hour

Come and join the celebrated pianist and composer Barney McAll for a mesmerizing concert of spiritual and soulful music. He has developed a unique solo piano style, honed over 20 years of working in New York and touring internationally. Prepare for a lyrical, solo performance that promises to uplift and captivate.

"Barney mcall offered a stunning solo set at the holy trinity cathedral that – in its gospel-tinged fervour and heart-on-sleeve honesty – was as uplifting as any sermon could hope to be."

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

"Mr McAll, whose solo piano recital in St Patrick's cathedral at the Wangaratta Jazz Festival was, for me, the highlight of the festival"

JAZZ AND BEYOND

Location: Ss Peter & Pauls Catholic parish Kiama

When: Sun 12th Mar 2023, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm AEDT

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