News & Blog – 2026

2026:

In 2026, our Stringspace events have included:

* Allens Lawyers: Corporate Party at Clifton Hill, Melbourne (String Trio)
* AMEX X Cartier: Private Dinner & Viewing of the Cartier Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (String Quartet)
* ANMAC: Launch event at Collab, Brindabella, Canberra (String Quartet)
* Bvlgari: Dinner Party at Elizabeth Bay House, Sydney (String Quartet)
* Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet: Official lunch hosted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (String Quartet)
* Disney: “Big Jet Plane” recording for The Artful Dodger TV show (String Quartet)
* Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand: National Biodiversity Offsets Conference Dinner at Parliament House, Canberra (Jazz Trio)
* Environment Institute of Australian and New Zealand: AELERT 2026 Conference Dinner (Jazz Band)
* Forbes/Glenwill Developments: Solo electric cello for Forbes entrepreneur event, Melbourne (Solo Cellist)
* Forbes: Forbes Women’s Summit for BLACK Communications (String Quartet)
* Inner West Council – Mayoral Function (String Trio)
* Le Creuset Bleu Riviera Lunch (Solo Female Jazz Singer)
* LGT Wealth: Archibald Private Viewing at the Art Gallery of New South Wales (String Quartet)
* LGT Wealth: Cartier Exhibition Private Viewing at the National Gallery of Victoria (String Quartet)
* LGT Wealth: Private event at the Queensland Art Gallery (String Quartet)
* LGT Wealth: Monet to Matisse Private Viewing, The Art Gallery of South Australia (String Quartet)
* National Gallery of Australia: Members Preview and Lunch for the Arthur Boyd Tapestries Exhibition (Violin & Guitar Jazz Duo)
* National Museum of Australia: K-Pop Exhibition Korean Feast Dinner for the National Museum of Australia (String Quartet)
* Paradox Sydney – 1st Anniversary Client Event (String Duo)
* Patek Philippe Sydney Store Opening (Jazz Band)
* Pinsent Masons: Office opening at Circular Quay, Sydney (String Quartet)
* Quantum Australia: Quantum Australia Showcase at Parliament House, Canberra (String Quartet)
* Rider Levett Bucknall CCS: Conference Dinner at The National Portrait Gallery (String Quartet)
* Ronald McDonald House – NSW Gala Ball at the ICC Sydney (String Quartet)
* Visit Victoria: Experience Victoria: India 2026 Dinner at Hazel Restaurant, Flinders Lane, Melbourne (String Trio)
* Visit Victoria: Horizon Club Farewell Dinner at the National Gallery of Victoria (String Trio)

Lovely feedback from the Prime Minister’s Department | String Quartet | Prime Minister Modi & Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Official Lunch in Melbourne

Good afternoon Lucie,

Your musicians all performed absolutely beautifully and multiple attendees remarked the same to us at the end of the event. They were also a delight to work with professionally. They were extremely helpful and easy going and I hope they enjoyed their time at the event.

I look forward to the opportunity to be able to work with you and your musicians again in the future.

I hope you have a lovely rest of your week.

Kind regards,
Laura

– Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet

An Evening of Classical Elegance at The Royal Sydney Golf Club | String Quartet | Saturday 17th October 2026

The Royal Sydney Golf Club’s elegant garden and stunning Rose Bay views paired perfectly with our classical repertoire, creating a memorable experience for all. Our string quartet performed a mix of well-loved masterpieces & lighter classical favourites, enhancing the ambiance for this Royal Sydney Golf Club wedding reception.

Jazz Band for Bottega Dinner at Bottega | The World Of event | Sydney

Hi Lucie,

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support and contribution to the success of the Bottega Veneta EOY Dinner last night with getting across artists that met the brief.

The team at Bottega have only provided positive feedback about their experience last night!

We truly appreciate the effort and dedication you put into delivering the Jazz trio. Please send our gratitude to Jack, Andrew and Brett!

It was a pleasure collaborating with you, and we couldn’t have achieved this milestone without your partnership.

Thank you once again for being awesome! 😊

Best regards,

Live Jazz Band at Melbourne’s Iconic Plaza Ballroom for the EIANZ 2026 Awards Night | Jazz Band – Melbourne | Wednesday 7th October 2026

Stringspace Jazz Band player playing bass guitar

One of Melbourne’s most beautiful event spaces plays host tonight to the Environment Institute of Australia & New Zealand’s 2026 AELERT Conference Dinner & Awards Night.

Our jazz band is delighted to be performing at the stunning Plaza Ballroom, where guests will enjoy an evening of fine dining, awards and live music.

Featuring smooth jazz, classics and contemporary lounge favourites, our jazz band will provide an elegant musical backdrop that complements the grandeur of this iconic Collins Street venue.

Today our String Quartet is performing at a wedding at The Marion, Canberra | String Quartet | Saturday 26th September 2026

Today our String Quartet is performing at a wedding at The Marion in Canberra.

Were including:

Pre-ceremony: Jazz & Pop

Bridal Party Processional: Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love
Brides Processional: La Vie en Rose
Dog Ring Bearer (after vows): Stevie Wonder – Isn’t She Lovely
Signing: Neil Young – Harvest Moon & Coldplay – Yellow
Recessional: Franki Valli – Can’t Take My Eyes Off You

Post-ceremony: Jazz & Pop

Solo French Jazz Singer for the Le Creuset Riviera Lunch Launch at Riva, Rose Bay | Friday 25th September 2026

Dear Lucie,

It was wonderful to meet you yesterday.

I just wanted to send a quick note to say a huge thank you to you and Angelina for such a wonderful performance. The client absolutely loved it, as did all of our guests.

It was such a pleasure working with you both.

Have a lovely weekend.

Regards,

– BLACK COMMUNICATIONS

Le Creuset Product Launch today at lunch at Riva in Rose Bay, Sydney with BLACK Communications | French Jazz Singer | Thursday 24th September 2026

Curzon Hall Wedding Music | String Quartet | Monday 21st September 2026

We had a beautiful afternoon performing wedding music at Curzon Hall in Sydney. The magnificent surroundings make Curzon Hall a wonderful setting for live strings and a wedding celebration. Stringspace loved being part of the occasion. Here are some photographs from the day.

Stringspace musician playing cello at Curzon Hall.

string quartet at curzon hall wedding.

Wedding today at Curzon Hall, Marsfield | String Quartet | Saturday 19th September 2026

Today our string quartet is performing at a wedding ceremony at Curzon Hall, Marsfield.

We’re including:

Pre-ceremony: Classical & Jazz

Bridesmaids Processional: Pachelbel – Canon
Brides Processional: Wagner – Bridal Chorus (Wedding March)
Signing: What A Wonderful World & Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Recessional: Mendelssohn – Wedding March

Post-ceremony: Classical, Jazz & Pop

Paradox Hotel Sydney – 1st Year Anniversary | Violin & Cello String Duo

Hi Lucie,

Thank you – it was a great night and the ladies added a wonderful ambience to the event – we’ve had some great feedback, which is always a great measure of success.

Look forward to the photos and I’ll also share any photos of the musicians from our photographer as well.

Regards,

– Paradox Hotel

Pre-wedding party today at Riverlife, Kangaroo Point | Violin & Cello String Duo | Saturday 12th September 2026

Pre-wedding party in Brisbane today. Our string duo are including “It’s Oh So Quiet” and “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” as special requests.

Our jazz band on the streets of Sydney | Friday 11th September 2026

Visit Victoria Dinner at the National Gallery of Victoria | String Trio | Thursday 10th September 2026

“Wonderful working with Lucie. The Trio was so amazing that my guests gave a standing ovation!” – Lenny – Visit Victoria

Stringspace Jazz Band Rehearsal with Angelina & Travis | Wednesday 9th September 2026

Intimate family gift concert of Bach, Handel & Purcell in Leichhardt, Sydney this Saturday | Tuesday 8th September 2026

Guest arrival music for the Ruby Ball at the ICC Darling Harbour | String Quartet | Saturday 5th September 2026

Hi Lucie,

A quick note to say thankyou for Saturday night!

Everyone was raving about how beautiful the strings were – so thank you so much for making the night both beautiful and memorable.

We will see you again.

Jules

Tonight our String Quartet is performing Bridgerton style pop music for the Ronald McDonald House Charities NSW Gala Ruby Ball | Saturday 5th September 2026

String Trio music for an event for the Inner West Council | Tuesday 1st September 2026

Tonight our String Trio is performing for The Inner West Council for a Mayoral Anniversary Party | Tuesday 1st September 2026

Introducing Angelina ✨ #stringspace #jazz # pop #singer

Paradox Hotel Sydney 1st Anniversary Celebration Party at the Paradox Hotel | Violin & Cello String Duo | Wednesday 26th August 2026

New Patek Philippe Sydney Boutique Store Opening | Jazz Band | Tuesday 25th August 2026

Quantum Australia Showcase at Parliament House, Canberra | String Quartet | Thursday 13th August 2026

“The musicians were amazing thank you! We received such wonderful feedback. Please pass on my sincere thanks to all.”

Kind regards,
Tara

– Quantum Australia

Visit Victoria – Experience Victoria: India 2026 Dinner at Hazel Restaurant, Flinders Lane, Melbourne | String Trio | Thursday 6th August 2026

National Biodiversity Offsets Conference Dinner at Parliament House for the Environment Institute of Australia & New Zealand | Canberra Jazz Band | Wednesday 5th August 2026

Private viewing of the Monet to Matisse : Defying Tradition Exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia for LGT Wealth | String Quartet | Wednesday 5th August 2026

Private viewing tonight by LGT Wealth of the Cartier: Melbourne Winter Masterpieces Exhibition + Cocktail event at the National Gallery of Victoria | Tuesday 28th July 2026

Allens Legal Private Party at Clifton Hill, Melbourne | String Trio | Friday 24th July 2026

String quartet for a private service at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium, North Ryde | Wednesday 22nd July 2026

All classical for AMEX X Cartier Dinner at the National Gallery of Victoria | String Quartet | Tuesday 21st July 2026

AMEX Private Dinner and Viewing of the Cartier Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria – String Quartet | Tuesday 21st July 2026

LG Wealth Private Viewing & Dinner at the Queensland Art Gallery – String Quartet | Thursday 16th July 2026

Official Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Lunch with Indian Prime Minister Modi at the Melbourne Cricket Ground | Friday 10th July 2026

String Quartet for the Official Luncheon of Prime Minister Modi & Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Members | Friday 10th July 2026

Solo Violinist at the Museum of Contemporary Art

Solo Violinist performing all classical at the MCA tonight

National Gallery of Australia – Arthur Boyd Tapestries Exhibition – NGA Members Lunch and Preview – Violin & Guitar Jazz Duo | Friday 19th June 2026

Hi Lucie,

Please pass an enormous CONGRATULATIONS to the musicians. They played so beautifully and everyone enjoyed our lunch.

Thank you so much!

National Gallery of Australia

Beatrice – 1st Prize Winner of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition | Saturday 6th June 2026

Private Viewing of the Archibald Exhibition for LGT Wealth at the Art Gallery of New South Wales tonight | Thursday 28th May 2026

Bvlgari Dinner Party – Elizabeth Bay House | Tuesday 26th May 2026

Dinner Party music for Bvlgari in Elizabeth Bay tonight | String Quartet | Tuesday 26th May 2026

High Tea 80th Birthday celebration at The Balmain Rowing Club | Sunday 24th May 2026

Today our String Trio performed at an 80th Birthday High Tea at the Balmain Rowing Club.

We included a special request performance of “Something” by The Beatles with @lenkamusic

Other special requests included these string instrumentals:

* All You Need Is Love
* Can’t Help Falling In Love
* Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
* God Only Knows
* Hallelujah
* Here Comes the Sun
* In My Life
* Into My Arms
* Isn’t She Lovely
* Love Me Tender
* My Girl
* Signed, Sealed, Delivered
* Time After Time
* A Nightingale Sang
* They Can’t Take That Away From Me

& classical as guests arrive.

Lovely feedback from our event at the National Gallery of Victoria | Monday 18th May 2026

Hello Lucie,

Hope you had a wonderful weekend.

We would like to greatly applaud you and your trio. Working with you was so efficient and seamless. The Trio was a highlight of the evening, and our guests (some of the top travel agents from USA) were very very very happy with their performance. So happy, they gave them a standing ovation at the end!

Looking forward to working with you again in the future.

Thank you,

Best wishes,

Lenny

Melbourne wedding at The Glasshaus Brucke, Richmond | String Quartet | Saturday 16th May 2026

melbourne wedding musician Today our String Quartet is performing at an intimate wedding ceremony & then at a wedding reception after party at Glasshaus Brucke in Richmond, Melbourne.

We’re including:

Pre-ceremony: Classical

Processional: The Beatles – Here Comes the Sun
Signing: Cyndi Lauper – True Colours & The Cinematic Orchestra – To Build A Home
Recessional: The Cinematic Orchestra – To Build A Home

Post-ceremony: Pop

Bridal Couple Wedding Reception Entrance: Fleetwood Mac – Everywhere

Celebrant @youvegottheloveevents
Ceremony florist @blooms.by.celia
Venue @glasshausdesign
Music by us @stringspace

Adelaide wedding at The Manor Basket Range | String Quartet | Saturday 9th May 2026

Today our String Quartet is performing at a wedding at The Manor Basket Range in Adelaide.

We’re including:

Pre-ceremony: Classical

Mothers of the Bride & Groom Processional: Ed Sheeran – Perfect
Bridesmaids Processional: Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love
Brides Processional: Pachelbel – Canon
Signing: Saint-Saens – The Swan & Yiruma – River Flows in You
Recessional: Mendelssohn – Wedding March

Post-ceremony:

The Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
KISS – I Was Made For Lovin’ You
INXS – Never Tear Us Apart

Wedding Planners @sparrowweddings
The Manor @themanorbasketrange
Beauty @natashabennierhair
Cake @sugarandspicecakes
Cinema @seanandersonfilms & @marrymemediaau
Photobooth @photoboothandco
Flowers @the_lily_pipit
Celebrant @alixthecelebrant
Wedding Photography @souldeepstudio

Forbes Women’s Summit “Building What’s Next” at Illumina | Wednesday 6th May 2026

Tonight our String Quartet is excited to be performing at the Forbes Women’s Summit.

360 by Charli xcx is the special request as guests enter.

Other special requests include:

Big Jet Plane
Birds Of A Feather
Bitter Sweet Symphony
Chandelier
Chasing Cars
Crazy In Love
Diamonds
Dreams
Empire State of Mind
Halo
Havana
Love Story
Man I Need
Running Up That Hill
Sweet Disposition
Wildest Dreams
Young & Beautiful

Forbes Women’s Summit | String Quartet | Wednesday 6th May 2026

Rider Lovett Bucknall event at The National Portrait Gallery | Saturday 2nd May 2026

Tonight our String Quartet is performing all classical at a conference dinner at the National Portrait Gallery for Rider Lovett Bucknall.

Event for Collab Brindabella, Canberra | String Quartet | Tuesday 28th April 2026

We are happy to be performing at the Our Next Chapter event for the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council at Collab, Canberra today.

Saturday afternoon wedding | Saturday 25th April 2026

Horizon Club Farewell canapés & dinner music for Visit Victoria at the National Gallery of Victoria | String Trio | Saturday 18th April 2026

Thank you to the @ngvmelbourne for recommending us.

“You were incredible, thank you for last night.” – Lily performing for Forbes | Friday 17th April 2026

Electric cello solo for the Forbes Group | Yarrabend | Thursday 16th April 2026

A young group of entrepreneurs from the Forbes Group Co will be serenaded by Lily on electric cello tonight at the YarraBend Penthouse in Alphington, Melbourne.

Our latest video album “I Can’t Stand The Rain: Jazz & Soul Sessions”

Wedding reception music at The Commonwealth Club, Canberra | Jazz Band | Friday 27th March 2026

Gold Creek Chapel wedding | String Quartet | Friday 27th March 2026

Wedding ceremony today at Gold Creek Chapel, Nicholls, Canberra.

We’re including:

Pre-ceremony: Classical

Processional: Pachelbel – Canon
Signing: Bach – Air & the Bach: Goldberg Variations
Recessional: Bach – Violin Concerto in A Minor (2nd mvmt)

Post-ceremony: Jazz

Wedding ceremony at Mona Farm, Braidwood | Violin & Cello String Duo | Tuesday 24th March 2026

Today our Violin & Cello String Duo performed at a wedding ceremony @monafarm_ Braidwood.

Special requests included:

* Bach – Air
* Massenet – Meditation
* Pachelbel – Canon
* Schubert – Ave Maria
* Handel – Passacaile
* Handel – Queen of Sheba
* Bach – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
* Mouret – Rondeau
* Bach – Arioso
* Sting – Fields Of Gold
* The Beach Boys – God Only Knows

+ JAZZ

Thank you to @paloma.eventco for the collaboration

Videographer @joyridefilms
Celebrant @thevow_ceremonies
Florist @mrsgibbonsflowers
Official photographer @petekarlstrom.weddings
Hire items eventhireservices
Hair & makeup @thefuture_mrs
Cake @sincerelysamcakes
Photobooth @photoautomat.aus

Wedding at Poachers Pantry, Canberra | String Quartet | Saturday 21st March 2026

Today our String Quartet is performing at a wedding in Canberra.

Special requests include:

* Coldplay – A Sky Full of Stars
* To Zanarkand from Final Fantasy
* Coldplay – Yellow
* Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
* Beyonce – Crazy In Love

Pretty wedding at Vaucluse House today | String Quartet | Friday 27th February 2026

Vaucluse house Sydney wedding location

National Gallery of Australia + some Canberra Lights | Sunday 22nd February 2025

Wedding this afternoon at The Bennelong Lawn, Botanic Gardens | String Quartet | Saturday 21st February 2026

Wedding today at the Botanic Gardens, Bennelong Lawn.

Pre-ceremony: Classical, Jazz & Pop

Bridal Party Processional: Can’t Help Falling in Love
Brides Processional: Tina Turner – Simply The Best
Recessional: KISS – I Was Made For Lovin’ You

Post-ceremony: Jazz & Pop

Thank you to the Curated Life for recommending us.

Wedding this afternoon at Marybrooke Manor, Sherbrooke, Melbourne | String Quartet | Saturday 21st February 2026

Wedding this afternoon at Marybrooke Manor, Sherbrooke.

Pre-ceremony: Classical

Processional: Pachelbel – Canon
Signing: La Vie en Rose & Debussy – Clair de Lune
Recessional: Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E

Post-ceremony: Pop

K-Pop Pre-Concert Viewing of the Exhibition at the National Museum of Australia | Friday 20th February 2026

K-Pop BTS String Quartet Concert at The National Museum of Australia | Friday 20th February 2026

Mona Farm, Braidwood – Wedding Music | String Quartet | Canberra | Friday 20th February 2026

National Museum of Australia for the K-Pop Exhibition | Friday 20th February 2026

Wedding this afternoon at Mona Farm, Braidwood, Canberra | String Quartet | Friday 20th February 2026

Wedding this afternoon at Mona Farm, Braidwood, Canberra:

Pre-ceremony: Classical & Jazz

Bridal Party Processional: Debussy – Clair de Lune
Brides Processional: Moon River (from Breakfast at Tiffany’s)
Ring Warming: Nat King Cole – The Very Thought of You
& Etta James – At Last
Recessional: Bach – Double Violin Concerto (2nd movement)

Post-ceremony: Classical

Our string quartet at the official opening of the Pinsent Masons Office at Circular Quay | Thursday 19th February 2026

Performing at the Official Opening of the NEW Pinsent Masons Circular Quay, Sydney Office tonight | String Quartet | Thursday 19th February 2026

Hallyu! – K-Pop – The Korean Feast – Fine Dining X Concert at the National Museum of Australia – Tickets for sale | Saturday 14th February 2026

Join the National Museum of Australia and Executive Chef Jung-Su Chang of Sydney’s acclaimed two-hatted Korean fine dining restaurant Allta for Hallyu, a celebration of Korean gastronomy at the National Museum of Australia next Friday 20th February. Our Stringspace String Quartet will be performing 2 sets of K-Pop to go alongside the current Hallyu K-Pop exhibition, including a concert of classical renditions of K-pop chart toppers BTS. Tickets are $295 each. Ticket sales close tomorrow Sunday 15th February.

The Normal Heart Opening Night – Sydney Theatre Company – music composed by our Adelaide based cellist Hilary Kleinig & performed by one of our Sydney cellist’s Rowena | Thursday 12th February 2026

So excited to have our string quartet recording of Big Jet Plane featured in Disney’s Artful Dodger | Tuesday 10th February 2026

Baptism Party at the Chatswood Golf Club | String Trio | Sunday 10th January 2026

Baptism party tomorrow at the Chatswood Golf Club’s Dodici Restaurant | String Trio | Saturday 10th January 2026

Tomorrow our String Trio is performing uplifting classical, jazz & pop at a Baptism party. Thank you to the Australian Chamber Orchestra for recommending us.

Athol Hall, Mosman Wedding – String Quartet | Thursday 8th January 2026

Wedding today at Athol Hall, Mosman | String Quartet wedding music | Thursday 8th January 2026

Today our String Quartet is performing at a wedding ceremony at Athol Hall, Mosman.

Special requests include:

* Pachelbel – Canon
* Michael Buble – Everything
* Stand By Me

Jazz Band at Birchgrove for Handmaid’s Tale cinematographer Zoe White’s wedding reception tonight | Saturday 3rd January 2026

Music today for a wedding & wedding reception in the Yarra Valley, Melbourne | String Quartet | Saturday 3rd January 2026

Today our String Quartet is performing at a wedding ceremony & reception in the Yarra Valley, Melbourne.

We’re including:

Pre-ceremony: Classical

Processional: Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love
Signing: KISS – I Was Made For Lovin’ You
Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill
Recessional: Bach – Brandenburg Concerto #3 (1st mvmt)

Post-ceremony: Pop & Jazz