AFCM Illuminates 1: The Shortest History of Music with Andrew Ford - Part 1
Date:
Sat, 26 Jul 2025
Time:
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost:
From $39 (Friends Exclusive Price) - General Admission: $42 - Concession: $41 – Under 30: $30
Venue:
Townsville Civic Theatre – C2
41 Boundary Street
South Townsville QLD 4810
41 Boundary Street
South Townsville QLD 4810
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Overview
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AFCM Illuminates combines insightful lectures and live performance, offering a unique fusion of knowledge and sound.
In this lecture, award-winning broadcaster and composer Andrew Ford takes you on a lively journey through thousands of years of music. In The Shortest History of Music, Part 1, explore how music began, evolved, and shaped human culture, packed with fascinating characters and surprising insights.
Full event information on the AFCM website.
Start Time: 3pm | Finish Time: 4pm | Doors Open: 2:45pm
Additional Details
Age Suitability:
Parental guidance under 15 years
Accessibility:
- Companion cards
- Disability parking
- Disability restroom
- Suitable for ESL Audiences
- Wheelchair accessible venue
- Wheelchair seating available
Notes:
Subscription Information:
- AFCM Illuminates events are included in Gold Plus Subscriptions. Shuttle transportation is not provided.
- AFCM Illuminates events are eligible for selection as part of a Silver or Silver Plus Subscription.
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Concessions and Companion Cards:
- Concessions are valid for aged or disability pension card holders and students (Seniors’ cards are not accepted).
- Companion cards are accepted. Please call 1800 44 99 77 for assistance.
AFCM Friends Pricing:
- AFCM Friends Exclusive Pricing is available to 2025 AFCM Friends members only.
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AFCM Illuminates Event Series:
- AFCM Illuminates 1 – The Shortest History of Music with Andrew Ford – Part 1 – Saturday 26 July, 3 to 4pm at Townsville Civic Theatre – C2.
- AFCM Illuminates 2 – Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad, Serialists? – Monday 28 July, 3 to 4pm at Townsville Civic Theatre – C2.
- AFCM Illuminates 3 – The Shortest History of Music with Andrew Ford – Part 2 – Wednesday 30 July, 3 to 4pm at Townsville Civic Theatre – C2.
- AFCM Illuminates 4 – Botanical Rarities presented by James Cook University – Thursday 31 July, 3 to 4pm at Townsville Civic Theatre – C2.
- AFCM Illuminates 5 – The Ageing Brain presented by The Guardian – Friday 1 August, 3pm to 4pm at Townsville Civic Theatre – C2.
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