Sunday Sounds
Sunday Sounds
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Event

Sunday Sounds

Free with entry
When

Every first Sunday of the month from Sun 3 May
2pm - 4pm 
 

Where

Chinese Garden of Friendship
Darling Harbour

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Price

Free with entry

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Experience a harmonious blend of nature and melody in the Chinese Garden of Friendship - with tranquil tunes curated by Dr Nicolas Ng.

Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of the Chinese Garden of Friendship at Darling Harbour with a special music series, curated by the acclaimed Dr. Nicholas Ng (Sydney Conservatorium of Music Chinese Music Ensemble).

Join us for enchanting performances on the first Sunday of the month, where the lush garden setting enhances the beauty of each musical performance.

Get ready for fantastic music performances by Lulu Liu, Julia Luo (guzheng) and Nicholas Ng (erhu, hulusi, percussion). 

Experience a harmonious blend of nature and melody in this unique and tranquil oasis. Don’t miss these captivating afternoons of music and relaxation. 

Sunday 3 May - Chinese jazz and popular music (1920s-2000s)

  • Jolin Jiang (voice)
  • Julia Luo (guzheng) 
  • Dr Nicholas Ng (erhu, hulusi, keyboard, percussion)
Sunday 7 June 2026 - Chinese traditional folk & classical music
  • Students from the SCM Chinese Music Ensemble 
  • Hall of Longevity, Water Pavilion, Twin Pavilion, Peace Boat Pavilion  
Sunday 5 July 2026 - Chinese traditional folk & classical music
  • Students  from the SCM Youth Chinese Music Ensemble 
  • Hall of Longevity, Water Pavilion, Twin Pavilion, Peace Boat Pavilion  
Sunday 2 August 2026 - Chinese film music (composer Tan Dun’s birthday month)
  • Dr Lulu Liu (pipa)
  • Qinying Jin (guzheng)
  • Dr Nicholas Ng (erhu, hulusi, keyboard, percussion)
  • Hall of Longevity
Sunday 6 September 2026 - Chinese traditional folk & classical, jazz & popular music
  • Carina Li (voice)
  • Julia Luo (guzheng)
  • Dr Nicholas Ng (erhu, hulusi, keyboard, percussion)
  • Hall of Longevity
Sunday 4 October 2026 | Moon Festival (various styles and periods)
  • Jiawei Zhu (dance)
  • Jolin Jiang (voice)
  • Billy Han (dizi) 
  • Dr Nicholas Ng (erhu, hulusi, keyboard, percussion)
  • Hall of Longevity
Sunday 1 November 2026 | Deepavali Festival (intercultural)
  • Aruna Gandhi (dance)
  • Ganathipan Vidura Aruneswaran (veena, keyboard, bass)
  • Julia Luo (guzheng)
  • Dr Nicholas Ng (erhu, hulusi, keyboard, percussion)
  • Hall of Longevity
Sunday 6 December 2026 (various styles and periods)
  • Jolin Jiang (voice)
  • Julia Luo (guzheng)
  • Dr Nicholas Ng (erhu, hulusi, keyboard, percussion)
  • Hall of Longevity


Cost
Included with Garden entry:

  • $12 Adult
  • $8 Child (under 12)
  • $30 Family (two adults and three children)
  • Concession/Student: $8 (Australian card holders)
  • Senior: $8 (Australian card holders)