Come wander the Forest.
Forest Collective is a visionary non-profit registered charity and artist collective based in Naarm-Melbourne. Forest Collective passionately advocates for diversity and artistic freedom in contemporary classical music, dance, and collaborative projects.
Join us on our artistic journey into the dark.
We create unique, trailblazing and weird experiences that bring music, sound, dance and performance into a ritual space. We bring sound right to you, and immerse you on a sonic journey you won't forget.
Our mission is centred on commissioning and presenting a kaleidoscope of art forms. We nurture and provide a platform for under-represented artists and the artistically vulnerable to create in a safe space.
Donate today to help artists bring daring new work to life
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Who is it? Who is it? Who is it?
Itâs Erica Wild, our Charity Hope Valentine! đ
Erica is an incredibly in-demand Australian talent - theyâre fresh from the International tour of The Rocky Horror Show and about to head straight to the Australian premiere of A Beautiful Noise!
You wonât want to miss this superstar in this iconic role.
Two weeks only - get your tickets now đď¸
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Artists are doing it tough right now. Donate today to support visionary artists doing visionary work.
To make a tax deductible donation head to forestcollective.com.au
We'd like to introduce you to Bodhi Scott-Jones, who will be playing with us in Sweet Charity this June.
Bodhi Scott-Jones is a trumpet performer and educator hailing from Bundjalung country in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales.
Bodhi completed his Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University under the tuition of Sarah Butler, former principal trumpet of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. He has had the privilege of sitting on the stage with the Australian Youth Orchestra, Queensland Pops Orchestra, Queensland Festival Philharmonic and Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
In addition to his orchestral career, Bodhi explores music across a variety of ensembles, including big bands, small jazz ensembles, funk groups, chamber ensembles and brass bands. Bodhi enjoys a versatile and flexible approach to music making, and has gained expertise on many âtrumpet-shaped objectsâ including piccolo trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn and soprano cornet.
Bodhi was incredibly fortunate to learn from American jazz music legend John Hoffman during his teenage years, and aims to live by Johnâs mantra of âmake every note beautifulâ.
When away from music, Bodhi spends his time getting outside, staying inside, and trying to figure out if thereâs something in between.
Daniel Szesiong Todd, tenor, writer and national treasure, is an artist of great vision and daring. We are delighted to be an ongoing supporter of Daniel's amazing work.
Support artists like Daniel this EOFY with a tax deductible donation to Forest Collective.
All money raised by Forest Collective goes directly to artists to make art and bring it to life.
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So, we've met our fantastic cast for @sweetcharity.melb , now lets meet some of the amazing band members you'll hear in this brand new production at @chapeloffchapel this June.
First up is Thomas English @tomenglishmusic
Thomas English is a talented multi-instrumentalist, composer, and performer based in Melbourne (Naarm). Currently, Thomas is undertaking a Bachelor of Music (Performance) at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music under the teachings of Dr. Joseph Lallo & Dr. Yoyo-Su, alongside a Diploma of Languages (Chinese Studies) at the University of Melbourne.
Passionate about the creation and performance of new music, Thomas has collaborated with a range of leading musicians to compose, produce, and perform numerous world premiere works.
Thomasâ career highlights include performances at major venues such as the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and John Cain Arena, across a variety of projects. Equally at home on stage and in the studio, he maintains an active performance schedule that bridges classical, contemporary, and commercial genres.
Most recently, Thomas was appointed as the primary woodwind musician for the 2025 Melbourne season of Footloose: the Musical, demonstrating his versatility across a plethora of instruments, as well as many other productions, more notably being a part of the band for the New Australian premiere of Come From Away with CLOC in 2024 playing Irish Tin Whistles.
His work continues to be engaged in projects that push the boundaries of performance practice and genre.
We are so excited to share the full cast for our production of @sweetcharity.melb !
We're collaborating with @heirlume.productions to bring this amazing work to @chapeloffchapel 18 - 28 June.
For tickets and further info head to forestcollective.com.au
Meet the cast of Sweet Charity! đ
Rehearsals have begun and the room is on fire with their incredible talent. Come and see the magic!
Tickets on sale now, link in bio đ
#sweetcharitymelb #fosse #musicaltheatre #whatsonmelbourne #chapeloffchapel
We work tirelessly to make weird and wonderful events that bring new music, performance and dance together into unique and unforgetable experiences.
Support the future of new music and dance this EOFY by making a tax deductible donation to Forest Collective.
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Image by Teresa Ingrilli.
Donations to Forest Collective support Australian artists, contributing to creative professionals from composers, choreographers, writers, singers, musicians, artists, sound, video, lighting and costume designers, and more. With your support we not only provide income support to local artists, but also provide a platform for voice and agency to their creative expression. Donate today to help us create and collaborate at forestcollective.com.au
Photo by @dan.rabin 2026
L-R: Daniel Szesiong Todd, Trea Hindley, Aleise Bright, Phoebe Smithies, Alex MacDonald
