Formed in 2004 Sangeet Australia is an artist run grass-roots organisation focussed on fostering greater understanding and appreciation of this sublime classical music tradition from India. We produce a monthly series of high quality acoustic soirees and various other activities, including larger concerts and workshops, supporting both local nad international musicians.

Our regular monthly series of mehfils (soirees) have taken place at Dickson space in Newtown, a tasteful informal performance space with a private shaded courtyard that adds to the wonderful atmosphere of the performances. These have been very successful and over time have attracted a loyal and dedicated audience. Our aim is to cultivate an informed and inviting atmosphere in which this sublime music can be enjoyed to the fullest extent by both artists and audience alike. We also endeavour to provide information about Hindustani music through regular workshops and related materials that will help members of our audience to be able to develop their understanding of the music. We seek to encourage musical contacts between India and Australia.

 Can you help us?

Gaining support in both arts and Indian communities, Sangeet Australia has been thus far unfunded. We are now seeking corporate and/or private sponsorship to help us to continue supporting artists and live music in Sydney. Any little bit helps.

Adrian McNeil - artistic director
Adrian is a sarod player, academic and writer. He has studied Hindustani music intensively for more than 25 years according to the traditional guru shishya parampara. He has lived, studied and performed in India for many years. Adrian has a Ph.D. in Indian music from Monash University and has held positions in music departments in Australia, India, U.S.A. and Hong Kong. He is a lecturer in improvisation and world music in the Department of Contemporary Music Studies at Macquarie University and has published the most authorative book on the cultural history of the sarod. He is a founding member of Sangeet Australia.

Pavane Oliveiro - director, administrator, event co-ordinator.
Pavane is a Sydney based visual artist, music promoter and independent broadcaster who had a deep and abiding love of Indian culture and music. She has been working to promote Hindustani Classical Music since April 2004 and is a founding member of Sangeet Australia. Currently Pavane produces a weekly program called Media Luna on Fridays from 10pm till midnight on Eastside Radio 89.7 FM where she indulges her interests in musics from around the world.