3MBS Melbourne 103.5FM has once again partnered with Alpha60 to present Music, She Wrote at the acoustically and visually stunning Alpha60 concept store in Chapter House, nestled in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, from 29–31 March 2023.

Now in its third year, Music, She Wrote exists to tell women’s stories in their own musical voices. This year’s festival, curated by Artistic Director Katie Yap, revolves around the theme of breaking step, cutting loose, and the courage required to speak up with an authentic voice. Society often expects women to behave and appear in particular ways – Music, She Wrote aims to shake things up using the intimate medium of chamber music.

Concert 1: Turning In | Georgina Lewis X Billie Tumarkin
Wednesday 29 March, 8pm

Concert 2: Breaking Step | Rubiks Collective
Thursday 30 March, 8pm

Program

Anna Clyne – Fits and Starts
Sam Wolf – Want Not
Julia Wolfe – East Broadway
Molly Joyce – Less Is More
Leah Blankendaal – Beacon
Gemma Peacocke – Sky Fields

The festival’s central concert marks the act of breaking step, of venturing out from the status quo. Melbourne’s beloved contemporary art music ensemble Rubiks Collective has championed female composers since their inception in 2015, through their own concerts and the Pythia Prize, a composition prize specifically for women composers. Rubiks brings their signature dynamism and vivacity to Chapter House, with the vibrant combination of piano (Jacob Abela), percussion (Kaylie Melville), cello (Gemma Kneale) and flute (Tamara Kohler). With a particular interest in storytelling and cross-art collaboration, Rubiks has quickly established a reputation for excellence, delighting audiences with their unique programming and dazzling virtuosity.

Concert 3: New Beginnings | Ceridwen McCooey / Croissants & Whiskey
Friday 31 March, 8pm