Acclaimed violinist and composer Aaron Brown leads a remarkable ensemble of Australian musicians in Transformations: Old Made New, a concert where centuries-old melodies are reinterpreted through contemporary music making. The tour is presented by Red Chair and will visit Cleveland, Coolum Beach, Maleny, Pomona and Eudlo from 14 to 30 November 2025.

Transformations: Old Made New celebrates the timeless nature of music. Blending influences from medieval and Baroque traditions with jazz and world music, the ensemble reimagines historical music through modern rhythm and fresh ideas.

Aaron Brown (violin/rebec) is joined by Philip Griffin (guitar/oud), Tunji Beier (percussion), Sam Vincent (double bass) and Martin Kay (wind instruments). Each member of the ensemble brings a distinct musical voice shaped by diverse traditions and international experience.

“The whole ensemble combined wonderfully, sharing a common appreciation of Aaron Brown’s finely crafted compositions, which bring medieval music into the contemporary era and continue the evolution of musical composition and performance that characterised medieval times.”
– The Barefoot Review

Aaron Brown, a member of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Churchill Fellow, is known for his work on historical instruments and his talent for bringing early music to life in fresh and inventive ways. Guitarist and oud player Philip Griffin has a broad background across early music, jazz and world styles. Percussionist Tunji Beier draws on his studies in Yoruba drumming and South Indian Carnatic percussion, while bassist Sam Vincent and wind player Martin Kay are leading figures in Australian jazz and contemporary music, known for their inventive and collaborative approach.

Together, these artists bridge centuries and cultures — from the medieval courts of Europe to the concert halls of modern Australia — creating music that honours the past while opening it up to new possibilities.

The Coolum show will be on at the Coolum Civic Centre on Saturday, 22nd November. The Advertiser has a double pass to this show for our readers to win – email michelle@coolumadvertiser.com.au with your name and phone number by no later than 9 am 20th November to be in the draw. 

For more information and tickets, visit redchair.com.au. To get a taste for this show, check out some videos here and here.