Raising funds for the production and release of Tara Minton & Ed Babar’s new duo album. Summary Tait Awardee, Jazz harpist and vocalist Tara Minton, and double bassist Ed Babar have been playing and touring together for eight years. Over that time they have developed a rare musical partnership, honed over countless hours rehearsing, travelling throughout…
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Tait Tuesdays back catalogue
Since lockdown began we have produced a weekly online concert featuring our Awardees, or in some cases notable Australians or New Zealanders in the Arts in the UK. The concerts have entertained our Friends and supporters and also provided greatly needed income for the artists. We offer a simple split of the net box office…
Connor D’Netto awarded Tait Performing Arts Association award 2018
Connor D’Netto was selected by the our sister organisation in Australia, the Tait Performing Arts Association for their 2017/2018 award with funding going towards his continued studies at the Royal College of Music in London. This was presented to him by TPAA President, Isla Baring OAM and Vice President, Diana Murray. Support the Tait in…
The Tait Trust announces support of young New Zealand performing artists
We are delighted to announce that the Tait Trust will now support young performing artists from Australia and New Zealand. This decision is inspired by the work of the Tait Brothers who were instrumental in the development of the Arts in Australasia in the 20th Century as can be seen in the advertisement for J.C.Williamson…
Exhibition at JGM Art | KITTEY MALARVIE: MILKWATER AND LUGA |17 March – 22 April 2017
For its inaugural show, JGM Gallery is proud to present the first UK exhibition by Australian Aboriginal artist, Kittey Malarvie (b.1939). Founded by Jennifer Guerrini-Maraldi, the new space will deliver a rich programme of exhibitions and events devoted to contemporary Australian Aboriginal art. Kittey Malarvie: Milkwater and Luga is the first in a series of…
Sir Neville Marriner obituary (written by John Amis) | Music | The Guardian
It is with great sadness The Tait Trust announces the death of Sir Neville Marriner last night. He was a personal friend of John Amis and his first wife Diana and his second wife Molly and their son Clarinetist Andrew Marriner. Sir Neville Marriner CH, CBE “It was a life of music making of…
Australia Piano Quartet to play at Wigmore Hall
AUSTRALIA PIANO QUARTET (Rebecca Chan, violin; Daniel de Borah, piano; Thomas Rann, cello; James Wannan, viola) Thursday 15 September 2016 at 1:00PM Programme: MOZART: Piano Quartet in E flat K.452 (after Quintet for piano & winds) BRAHMS: Piano Quartet in C minor Op. 60 ‘Intellectually and musically vigorous’ – Sydney Morning Herald ‘Chamber playing of…
The Leanne Benjamin Awards 2015
In 2014 The Tait Memorial Trust in collaboration with Tait Patron Leanne Benjamin AM OBE launched new ballet awards for young Australian dancers studying in the UK. The first recipient, Josephine Frick, was presented with her award at a Tait Friends event at Australia House on Tuesday 14th October 2014 as a contribution to her…
Waynne Kwon, cello – Inaugural Higgins Scholar
Below is a letter from Waynne Kwon about his 1st year at the Royal Northern College of Music. Waynne is the inaugural Higgin’s Scholar. A new award generously funded by the Higgins family. The award is£5,000 per annum for 3 years. We look forward to hearing about his 2nd year and ultimately follow the development of…
Stuart Skelton to give masterclass in London
Monday 2nd November, 2015 Tickets: £50 Venue: Victoria (full address provided on booking) Australian tenor Stuart Skelton, the 2014 Male Singer of the Year for the International Opera Awards, will give a public Masterclass with recent Opera Awards Foundation Bursary recipients. This will not only be a fascinating insight into the art of singing, it’s also a…