Festival Of Voices, New Stadium Deal?

Events For The Week

Author

David Rowe
June 24, 2025

Good Morning Hobart,

Hope you had an enjoyable weekend.

In Today’s Newsletter:

  • Festival Of Voices

  • Restaurant Of The Week

  • Majority Want New Stadium Deal

  • Big Win For Tasmanian Syndicate

  • Events For The Week

Festival Of Voices Returns For 2025

Festival of Voices is Australia’s premier winter singing festival, held in Tasmania on palawa and pakana land. It unites communities through song, celebrating inclusion, collaboration, and vocal excellence.

Everyone is welcome—from beginners to professionals—to experience the transformative joy of singing together.

Restaurant Of The Week

Restaurant Maria, nestled on Brooke Street Pier’s waterfront beneath Aløft, brings a sun-drenched slice of Mediterranean glamour to Hobart.

Co‑owned by chef Christian Ryan, its airy, 1960s-inspired dining room centres on a wood‑fire grill serving flame‑kissed dishes—from charred octopus to wallaby gyros—and native botanicals.

A curated menu travels “Lisbon to Lebanon,” paired with Tassie and Mediterranean wines and cocktails.

With panoramic harbour views, MARIA offers laid‑back elegance and vibrant flavors.

Nearly 70% Want New Stadium Deal

A new poll shows 69% of Tasmanians want the Macquarie Point stadium deal renegotiated to avoid building the proposed new venue.

The YouGov survey of 842 voters found strong public support for revisiting the agreement with the AFL.

Support for renegotiation was highest among older Tasmanians, with 72% of over-65s in favour.

The poll also found widespread concern that the state is being treated unfairly in its bid to join the national competition.

Tasmanian Syndicate Wins Big

Two lucky TattsLotto tickets sold at Mowbray newsXpress in Launceston have each won $2.2 million in Saturday’s draw.

One belonged to a 12-member syndicate called ‘Full Week Fortune’, with each member set to receive over $186,000.

The other winner remains a mystery, with officials urging locals to check their tickets.

The double win adds to Tasmania’s impressive 2025 lottery streak—now at 10 major wins totalling over $6.78 million.

Events For The Week

Tuesday 24th

Location: The Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre
Description: Welcome to the first of our Classical Salamanca 2025 series, live in the Long Gallery. Salamanca Arts Centre presents 'Two Octets' The String Octet in C major, Op. 7 by George Enescu (1881-1955) and the Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20 for Strings by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847).

Wednesday 25th

☕️ A Cuppa On Us | 8:00-11:00AM

Location: The Continental Bar n Grill, Sandy Bay
Description: We're brewing up a special treat for you! Join us this coming Wednesday, June 25th, and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee on us! Whether you're a regular or just visiting, we can't wait to share a cuppa with you.

🚶 Explore Semaphore Cottage | 11:00AM

Location: 99 Salamanca Pl, Battery Point
Description: Recognised as the oldest surviving building in Battery Point, Semaphore Cottage was originally built as the guardhouse for the Mulgrave Battery, Hobart’s first defensive fortification.

Location: Fitzroy Gardens
Description: People of any skill range are welcome. Beginner, advanced or just coming as a spectator (you may wanna bring a chair and a blanket). Never burnt a prop before? We are always keen to teach you how to do so safely! Come try something new.

Thursday 26th

Location: Moonah Arts Centre, 65 Hopkins St
Description: Immerse yourself in a 90 minutes fusion of dance ABUNDANCE, and journey through a kaleidoscope of rhythm and movement. Free from steps, moves and daily limitations. Led by certified and accredited 5Rhythms® Waves Teacher, Marjolein Akkerman.

Location: St Michael's Collegiate School
Description: Join Jessica Townsend live in Hobart as she weaves a spellbinding tale of magic and mystery to launch this thrilling new installment of the Nevermoor series: Silverborn! In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to light, and Morrigan Crow’s life is about to turn upside down.

🥿 Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella | 7:00PM (Showing Until June 28)

Location: 106 Bathurst St, Hobart
Description: Experience the timeless magic of this family-friendly adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical Cinderella. Featuring classics like “In My Own Little Corner” and “Ten Minutes Ago”.

Friday 27th

Location: 101 Wilmot Road, Huonville
Description: Come along to the Huon Valley Trade Training Centre for a fun and interactive cooking workshop! Learn new recipes and make a delicious meal to take home with you. This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow food enthusiasts.

🖋️ Writers On Ice | 12:30PM

Location: Ian Potter Recital Hall, 19 Collins Street
Description: Writers on Ice brings together acclaimed writers of poetry, fiction, history and science whose work delves into the icy expanse of Antarctica. From ancient narratives and polar myths to contemporary novels, poems, and memoirs.

🧑‍🎤 The Big Sing | 5:00PM

Location: Princess Wharf 1, Hobart
Description: From its humble beginnings as a ’round-the-fire singalong in 2005, The Big Sing has grown into the Festival of Voices’ flagship event. In 2025, as we celebrate 20 years of Tasmania’s premier winter festival and Australia’s most renowned singing celebration, we invite you to join us for this unforgettable milestone.

👨‍🎤 The Power Of Harmony | 7:30PM

Location: Hobart City Hall
Description: Join long-time Festival friend Mark O’Leary OAM as he guides you on a musical journey not only through the 20 years of Festival of Voices, but also the power of vocal music as it grows from the single voice of Jenny M. Thomas to the visual and aural impact of many combined voices.