Welcome to Bloomhouse Projects. Excellence - Collaboration - Unconventional - Opportunity ____________ Footage taken from our inaugural project called ‘bloom’. In collaboration with @tenthmuseinitiative and proudly sponsored by Humich Group, @zenith.music , @hiresociety and @moanahall_perth 🎶 Bell Birds by @jayakumaremma performed by Darlington Quartet

Welcome to Bloomhouse Projects. Bloomhouse Projects curate and cultivate unique and memorable artistic collaborations across Western Australia. Working alongside established early career and emerging artists from across the creative spectrum including Performing Arts + Visual Arts. We warmly welcome you to journey with us on this venture. Thank you to @cleveroctopusalbany for working with us on creating our new branding.

Welcome to Bloomhouse Projects. Excellence - Collaboration - Unconventional - Opportunity ________ Footage is taken from our 2023 project called ‘Contemporary Communication’ which was held at the @statelibrarywa . This concept recital was curated in collaboration with @iamjennarobertson @drisanalg @lochlanb & @bellamarslen 🎶 Song to the Moon by Dvorak performed by Lochlan Brown

“…Throughout this concert themes that were relatable to all of us continuously emerged, bringing a sense of comfort and connection to all… “ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @isolatednation @maestraleanna 📷 @jpeters_media

Homegrown 🍋 here are some more moments captured by @jpeters_media of our brilliant cast, our feature piece and our audience! Thank you for capturing the evening, Jian!

Thank you to everyone who came to Homegrown on Friday 🍋 Bravi to our artists and fantastic production team! It was the perfect way to wrap up our 2024 season. ✨ @town_of_claremont @zenith.music @claremontshowground 📷 @jpeters_media

Introducing our Emerging Artist ✨ @james_pinneri_baritone who will also be doing an Insta take over today! ​​James Pinneri is a Classically trained Baritone from Perth, WA. He completed his Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice at WAAPA under the tutelage of acclaimed Baritone Michael Lewis OAM. James’ Operatic Repertoire includes Ben ‘The Telephone, G.C. Menotti’ (West Australian Opera), Papageno ‘Die Zauberflöte, W.A. Mozart (Freeze Frame Opera), Belcore ‘L’elisir d’Amore, G. Donizetti’ (Opus WA), and The Usher ‘Trial by Jury, Gilbert and Sullivan’ (Perth Symphonic Chorus). James’ Concert Repertoire includes Baritone Soloist for ‘Morning Melodies’ and ‘Mandurah Morning Melodies’ (West Australian Opera) Baritone Soloist ‘Fantasia on Christmas Carols, R. Vaughan Williams’ (Perth Symphonic Chorus), Baritone Soloist in ‘Enchanted Encounters- Songs of the Supernatural’ (West Australian Opera), and Bass Soloist (Cover) ‘Messiah, Handel’ (Perth Symphonic Chorus). James is a member of the West Australian Opera Chorus and has performed in ‘Rusalka, Dvorak’ and ‘La Bohéme, Puccini’. He is the Bloomhouse Projects Emerging Artist 2024 courtesy of the Diane & Dr Ken Collins AO Award, the inaugural recipient of the ‘Winifred Hurford Award for A Singer’ (Royal Schools of Music Club), an inaugural recipient of the Margaret Pride Scholarship (Perth Symphonic Chorus), and was the recipient of the Men’s Vocal Championship Award and Most Outstanding Senior Vocalist Award (North of Perth Music Festival, 2023). James has just performed the role of Leporello in Freeze Frame Opera’s upcoming production of ‘Don Giovanni, W.A. Mozart’.

Introducing our collaborative pianist, @tonyalemoh ✨ Dr Tonya Lemoh, Pianist & Head of Classical Piano, WAAPA Australian/Sierra-Leonean pianist Tonya Lemoh has performed across five continents as a soloist and chamber musician. She was a member of the piano faculty of Copenhagen University for over ten years, and has given masterclasses and served as piano competition adjudicator in Europe and Australia. A passionate advocate of Australian music, her doctoral research resulted in a world premiere recording of the complete piano works of Raymond Hanson, which was Editor’s Choice in Limelight magazine. Tonya received a Creative Fellowship Award from the National Library of Australia in 2022, for research into the music of Henry Handel Richardson. A prize winner in international piano competitions, she has also released numerous solo CDs for international labels Chandos, Naxos, and Dacapo, and most recently a solo album for ABC Classics, “I dream a world”. Tonya has written articles for Limelight, Australia’s leading classical music magazine, and been a guest on Australian and Danish radio/television, including an appearance on Andrew Ford’s The Music Show. We are extremely excited to have Tonya join us for this recital. She was part of the World Premiere of Closing Time by @ross.fiddes_composer , which will be featured in HOME GROWN as an excerpt. She has also been involved in many recordings and performs all around the world… in fact she has just come back from Germany in time for our rehearsals to start this week. Tickets available on our website or link in bio 🎟️

Introducing our guest artist from HOME GROWN.. @niamhdell ✨ Niamh Dell is an oboist and researcher specialising in complex and virtuosic new music. With a career spanning Australia, the United Kingdom, and Europe, Niamh has performed in venues such as the Sydney Opera House, the Kölner Philharmonie, and the Hessischer Rundfunk, as well as festivals including Gaudeamus Muziekweek in Utrecht and Strasbourg’s Musica Festival. She studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and The University of Western Australia, graduating with first class honours and a slew of academic and performance prizes, before moving to Germany to undertake her master’s degree with the International Ensemble Modern Academy in Frankfurt. She completed her PhD in contemporary oboe performance at The University of York, supported by an Overseas Graduate Research Scholarship. Niamh is a member of the Strasbourg-based collective lovemusic, winners of the highly prestigious 2025 Ernst von Siemens Musikstiftung Ensemble Prize, and she regularly collaborates with composers on solo and ensemble projects. Niamh will be performing music by Australian composer Liza Lim and joining Tonya and Daniella for a gorgeous trio by Margaret Sutherland. Tickets via our bio or on our website 🎟️

Have you seen we have early bird tickets? If you book before Tuesday 26th November you get a lovely discount 🍋 ✨ The Performers: This event will feature celebrated Australian Artists Daniella Sicari, Niamh Dell, and Tonya Lemoh, who have garnered international acclaim with performances across the UK and Europe. They will be joined by Bloomhouse Projects’ 2024 Emerging Artist, James Pinneri, a recent WAAPA graduate and recipient of the Diane & Dr Ken Collins AO Award, who is making strides in the local performance scene. 🎵 The Program: An intimate concert featuring works by renowned Australian composers, poets, and librettists such as Ross Fiddes, Rod Moran, Chris Milbourn, and Emma Jayakumar.

PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 🍋 On Friday, December 13th, the Banksia Room at Claremont Showgrounds will host ‘Homegrown’, a unique cultural event that celebrates the incredible talent of Western Australia. Presented by Bloomhouse Projects, this event brings home internationally acclaimed artists and shines a spotlight on emerging local talent. We are so looking forward to sharing this varied and engaging programme with you all. Almost all of this repertoire will be having it’s Western Australian premiere and we are proud to be giving life to this music. It is going to be a really special programme that you are not going to want to miss. Get EARLY BIRD tickets until Tuesday 26th November 👉🏼 ⏰ Timings: Doors are at 7:00PM and the recital starts at 7:30PM. Homegrown runs for 50-60 mins and there will not be an interval. This event is generously supported by Town of Claremont and Zenith Music. Ticket link in bio 🔗

We are extremely grateful for the support from @town_of_claremont and @zenith.music 🍋 it’s only with the support of bodies such as these that enable us to produce unique projects for our audiences in Perth. Thank you for your generosity! If you or your company would like to donate to Bloomhouse Projects to contribute to our 2025 season, please get in touch! We would love to hear from you!