Praised for its “diverse programming” (Limelight), the annual Brisbane Music Festival (BMF) curated and produced by Alex Raineri has swiftly established itself as a vibrant addition to the Australian arts scene. In 2025, the BMF celebrates its eighth year of eclectic approaches to programming, a cross-cultivation of musical offerings both old and new. Despite its relatively youthful history the BMF has commissioned and presented the World Premiere performances of over 80 new works by Australian and International composers. Artistic Director Alex Raineri was awarded an APRA/AMCOS 'Luminary' Art Music Award for his commitment to Australian music through the BMF. While the stylistic focal point of the festival is on new classical/concert music, previous major projects have included cross-art form collaborations featuring theatre, visual-arts, contemporary dance and cross-genre shows traversing classical, musical theatre, jazz, folk, pop and rock. The BMF has featured some of Australia’s leading artists including; Ensemble Offspring, Ensemble Q, Sara Macliver, Orava Quartet, Natusko Yoshimoto, Karin Schaupp, Amy Lehpamer, Claire Edwardes, Lisa Moore, Paul Dean, and many others.