The Sydney Guitar Collective is an initiative of Dr Janet Agostino (President of the Classical Guitar Society Sydney) and Dr Simon Powis (Founder of Classical Guitar Corner). Dr Janet Agostino serves as the Collective’s Musical Director.

Established in early 2023, the Collective provided a platform for young, motivated musicians to showcase their talents through guitar ensemble performances. Since then, the group has developed a diverse repertoire, with a strong focus on Australian works, and is committed to expanding this repertoire through commissioning new music from colleagues, associates, and both established and emerging Australian composers.

The Collective has been fortunate to collaborate with acclaimed composers such as Elena Kats-Chernin, Richard Charlton, and Vincent Lindsey-Clarke. In addition, the ensemble has commissioned works from three young Australian composers from the Sydney Conservatorium, which were premiered in concert in 2023 and recorded in 2025.

Performance highlights include invitations to appear at the Glebe Music Festival, the Phoenix Central Park Concert Series, and Richard Charlton’s tribute concert.

The Collective members are: Tobias Dracoulis, Manuel Diewald, Jonathan Moran, Reede Palmer, and Alexander Frendo, with former member Josh McLellan rejoining for this special concert.

The Sydney Guitar Collective gratefully acknowledges the generous support and sponsorship of Dr Simon Powis of Classical Guitar Corner.