There are a range of Friends events held throughout the year, including concerts at the Hill & Son Grand Organ, social gatherings, and recitals at various pipe organs throughout the Barossa Valley and beyond. Our events are posted on this page, as well as on our Facebook page – remember to Like Us on Facebook to get regular updates and news in your news feed.

We look forward to welcoming you to our next event!

In recent weeks we have been made aware that it is now possible to hold the Barossa Vintage Festival “Music for Grand Organ” concert (see below) at the Barossa Regional Gallery, Tanunda, with the 1877 Hill & Son Grand Organ, due to delays in commencement of planned major upgrade works. We have decided to grab the opportunity to have a ‘Last Hurrah on the Hill’ with one more concert before an extended building closure. This is now the Vintage Festival concert venue and organ, instead of the previously advertised St John’s Lutheran Church with its JE Dodd organ. See below for the new details, and make sure you book early so you don’t miss out!

For more info, call Steve (Hill & Son Curator and Secretary) on 0408 811 837 or email at secretary@barossaorgan.com. See you there!

JDiscover the unique pipe organ and bell heritage of the Barossa, visiting several churches throughout the region with a short recital and guide talk at each location.

This guided tour visits some special places and gives a fascinating insight into some of the Barossa’s pipe organs & bells, their makers, and their music. Transport between venues is by own car.

The Tour Guide is Steven Kaesler and Organ Demonstrator is Dr Joshua Van Konkelenberg.

 This tour is always immensely popular so make sure you book early to secure your spot!

THE LAST HURRAH ON THE HILL! 

Come experience the Hill & Son Grand Organ before it is closed to the public for exciting new building works at the Regional Gallery… This will be your last time to hear the Hill for an extended period, so don’t miss out!

Our organist for this concert will be  Dr Joshua Van Konkelenberg, one of Australia’s finest organists. Joshua is a South Australian local with an international reputation as an outstanding musician. Joshua has long been a friend of the Hill & Son and we are thrilled to welcome him back for our Barossa Vintage Festival events this year.

Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music, on the amazing 1877 Hill & Son Grand Organ, for the last time in 2025!

Celebrate SA History Month through the gift of one of the Barossa’s historic treasures.

WHEN: Sunday, 18th May, 2025
TIME: 2:30pm
WHERE: Kavel Hall, Immanuel Way, Light Pass

ORGANIST: Scott Angove (pictured)

Rediscover the 1885 Daniel Lemke pipe organ played in recital by renowned Barossa organist, Scott Angove.
Lemke organs are national treasures – with their bright Nordic sounds, music seems to spring from the heart of his instruments! After being displaced from the Barossa for 60 years, this little organ is again back home making music – Lemke Alive!

TICKETS: COMING SOON!
Adults $10, Children Free – available online (link coming soon) & at the door (Cash only, thank you!)

Come and see the Hill and Son Grand Organ and experience it’s wonder, before it closes for renovations!

Where: Barossa Regional Gallery, Basedow Rd, Tanunda
Tickets: Suggested $5 donation for adults
Bookings: Not required, just turn up. (NOTE: Large groups of 20 or more please call ahead to the Gallery to ensure that space is available).

Experience the Hill and Son Grand Organ up close and personal in this special tour.

TOUR the organ and see its workings both inside and out

TALK about the organ and hear its colourful history

TASTE the beautiful sounds in a demonstration.

A great experience for the entire family, why not join us and be inspired by this ‘King of Instruments’, right here in the Barossa Valley!