Errollyn Wallen, the current Master of the King’s Music, is renowned for her ability to blend classical, jazz, and pop influences. Her work, Designer Christmas, is a lively and witty three-part song that playfully reminds us that the true spirit of the season isn’t about material goods but about love, joy, and togetherness.

Designer Christmas

Christine Anu’s "Island Christmas" offers a glimpse into Torres Strait Islander traditions and the joy of family celebrations. Anu, one of Australia’s most beloved performers, is known for her ability to blend contemporary sounds with the rich cultural heritage of her people. Born on Saibai Island, she has spent her career celebrating her Torres Strait roots through music, storytelling, and performance.
Island Christmas is a vibrant and heartfelt song that brings to life the warmth, love, and connection of her family’s Christmas celebrations. It captures the essence of togetherness, reminding us of the universal joy found in community and tradition. Through this piece, Christine Anu invites us to celebrate the season through her cultural lens, adding a rich and meaningful layer to festive music. 
This chamber music arrangement for Mirabilis Collective by Julia Nicholls features Lucinda Nicholls on vocals.

Island Christmas

🎙️ Finding Connie Converse: Curtin Radio Interview with Mirabilis Collective
🗓️ Broadcast: 28 April 2025 | Duration: 14 minutes
📻 Curtin Radio 100.1FM – The Afternoon Show with Jenny Seaton

In this special interview, Jenny Seaton speaks with Julia Nicholls of Mirabilis Collective about Finding Connie, a powerful new concert exploring the life and music of Connie Converse—a trailblazing American songwriter who vanished without a trace in 1974.

Hear Julia discuss how the project came to life, the Australian premiere of Converse's songs in newly commissioned arrangements, and why her mysterious story continues to resonate with audiences today. This interview offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how Finding Connie blends storytelling, historical inquiry, and musical performance to rediscover a forgotten genius.

Finding Connie was performed in Perth in May 2025 by Mirabilis Collective, featuring emerging composers and performers from the University of Western Australia.


Finding Connie Converse: Curtin Radio 100.1FM Jenny Seaton Interviews Mirabilis Collective's Julia Nicholls

Tune in to RTRFM’s Artbeat (Friday 2 May, 2025) for a 20-minute conversation between presenter Bec Bowman and Mirabilis Collective cellist Elena Wittkuhn. Together, they delve into the poignant story and music of Connie Converse—an overlooked songwriter whose intimate, ahead-of-their-time songs continue to resonate decades after her disappearance. Elena shares how Mirabilis Collective brought Connie’s music to life in their recent concert Finding Connie, and why her legacy still matters today.

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