Four giveaways, The Barnard Brothers, Christ Church St Laurence and more!
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Ticket Giveaway
The Housemaid
Release Date: in cinemas from, Friday 26 December
Double passes valid from Friday 2 January
Trailer: click here
The Housemaid is a wildly entertaining thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, based on the best-selling book.
From director Paul Feig, the film plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems.
Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous, a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal and power.
2MBS Fine Music Sydney subscribers have an exclusive opportunity to win one of two prize packs. Major prize includes a double pass, a copy of the book The Housemaid and The Housemaid Apron. Other prizes are a double pass to see The Housemaid in cinemas.
Sarah Fenn, a descendant from a long line of witches, lives in the present-day English coastal town of Sanctuary.
Here, she uses her powers for good, to heal and support her fellow townsfolk and friends. Her teenage daughter, Harper, failed to inherit her mother’s gift of magic, but when Harper’s boyfriend, Dan, high school sports star and son of Sarah’s best friend, Abigail, dies in suspicious circumstances, rumours begin to fly that he was murdered by magic − with the finger pointing at Harper and Sarah.
2MBS Fine Music Sydney subscribers have an exclusive opportunity to win one of five DVDs of Sanctuary, A Witch's Tale.
CD Giveaway
Bonnie J Jensen
RISE is available on all streaming platforms and cds are available at Birdland Records.
Singer/Songwriter Bonnie J Jensen’s fifth Studio album, RISE, has just been released to critical acclaim. Featuring an eclectic selection of standards alongside her arrangements of pop and soul classics, performed by some of Australia’s leading instrumentalists, RISE is truly an expression of Jensen’s artistry.
‘There are beautiful improvisations from A-LIST players on every track. A lot of work and thought, much more than usual, has gone into this album, in terms of repertoire, arrangements, and improvisations. The result is an outstanding product which should find overwhelming favour with the discriminating jazz audience.’ – Eric Myers.
2MBS Fine Music Sydney subscribers have an exclusive opportunity to win a copy of Bonnie J Jensen's CD, RISE.
Book Giveaway
The Opera Cooks
This wonderful book features 70 handwritten recipes from opera stars from 28 countries.
A true delight for lovers of both music and cuisine, The Opera Cooks brings together the passions of the world’s greatest singers in one richly illustrated volume.
This unique book presents 70 handwritten recipes shared by opera stars from 28 countries, each reflecting personal tastes, cultural heritage, and life behind the curtain.
Travel the globe through food as you explore more than 700 photographs revealing kitchens, tables, and traditions rarely seen by the public. Along the way, singers share kitchen secrets, favourite ingredients, eating rituals, and thoughtful wine suggestions.
2MBS Fine Music Sydney subscribers have an exclusive opportunity to win a copy of The Opera Cooks book.
Christ Church St Laurence
Epiphany Carols
When: Sunday 11 January at 6.30pm
Where: Christ Church St Laurence, Haymarket
Celebrate Epiphany at Christ Church St Laurence, Haymarket, with a special Epiphany Carols service on 11 January.
Led by Sam Allchurch, the choir will perform a rich selection of Christmas and Epiphany music, featuring works by Mendelssohn, Philip Ledger, Cecilia McDowall, and more.
This reflective and joyous service marks the close of the Christmas season, offering an opportunity to enjoy beautiful choral music in a serene, festive atmosphere.
Join the congregation for an enchanting evening of song, tradition, and celebration at this historic church.
Our 2025 Jazz Performance Partner, Tony Barnard, has recently released The Barnard Brothers Christmas Jazz, a special seasonal release recorded at our Founders studio.
Joining Tony, Australia’s premier jazz and harp guitarist, are his brother and renowned percussionist, Adam Barnard and the legendary double bassist Dave Seidel.
This album delivers a swinging, sophisticated tribute to Christmas favourites, shaped by the distinctive touch of an Australian jazz dynasty.
From velvet-smooth ballads to spirited swing, the trio’s interplay brings warmth, elegance and festive joy, crafted for connoisseurs who expect the very finest of fine music.
Baroque and Before
On the move in 2026
When: from Friday 2 January at 8pm
Listen Live: 102.5FM, 2MBS Fine Music (DAB+) or 2mbsfinemusicsydney.com
In 2026 our Friday night schedule is changing! We’re pleased to announce the move of our highly regarded program, Baroque and Before to 8pm each Friday.
For those who love our Evenings with the Orchestra program, fear not, it’s just going to be at 10pm instead. So look out for Charles Barton, Paul Roper and our many other specialist presenters of Baroque, Renaissance and Medieval music, at the earlier time of 8pm on Fridays, beginning in January 2026.
Choirs in the City
Customs House Square
When: Saturday 20 to Wednesday 24 December at 6pm
Where: Customs House Square, Alfred street, Sydney
Tickets: free
Celebrate the season with enchanting carols beneath the beautiful Christmas tree at Customs House Square.
Each night brings a new musical delight, featuring a variety of talented performers.
From Alouette on 16 December to the festive Jingle Belles on Christmas Eve, enjoy the harmonious sounds of Circular Keys, Sydney Harmony, Sea Naturals Choir and The Jingle Belles.
Gather with friends and family to experience the magic of live choral music this holiday season!
In Conversation
Winsome Evans OAM BEM
For the final program of 2025, Simon Moore was invited into the home of a trailblazer of early music performance – not just in Australia, but also in the wider world.
Winsome Evans founded The Renaissance Players in 1959, and quickly became a leader in the field.
She appears on 33 albums and has the aptitude to have taught herself to play that many instruments too.
She’s also a composer, having written and arranged music for radio, film and TV, and for half a century at Sydney University she taught and inspired generations of our musicians.
This conversation tracks Winsome’s early life from childhood to the formation, development and success of The Renaissance Players, as well as her life-long academic career. We hear about the music she has loved to perform, and the people she loved to perform it with, plus the instruments she has found, restored and played.
