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!
“Farewell For Now” Come & Play Day
Come experience the Hill one last time before she closes as part of the Gallery renovations.
When: Saturday, 27 July, 2024
Time: 2pm – 4:pm
Where: Barossa Regional Gallery, Basedow Rd, Tanunda
Entry Is FREE (though donations always appreciated) Everyone is Welcome!
To say “farewell for now” to the Hill & Son Grand Organ until it is again able to be heard in a public concert, there is an “Open Organ Console” Come and Play Day planned for Saturday afternoon 27th July, from 2pm – 4pm at the Barossa Regional Gallery.
There will be a short formal organ demonstration by renowned organist, Dr Joshua van Konkelenberg to start the afternoon at 2.00pm, then anyone is welcome to come and play, listen or enjoy the company of Friends. Stay as long or as short as you like. There will be a hot cuppa ready for you. Dress warm!
The Organ Music Society of Adelaide (OMSA) has been invited to join in the music with us on the day.
Entry is FREE, and everyone is welcome! We’d love to see all of our friends come and say farewell (for now) to this majestic lady.
Tour, Talk, Taste!
Come and see the Hill and Son Grand Organ and experience its wonder!
Tours will be ending from September 2024 for renovations to the Gallery, so don’t miss out!
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!
