This Saturday 4th August, the BBC will broadcast a feature on Australian keyboard music.

Ivories in the Outback:
A radiophonic survey of pioneer pianos and harmoniums which arrived in outback Australia with white settlement. Written, composed and recorded by Jon Rose. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/betweentheears/?focuswin
The programme is normally available on line for 7 days after the initial broadcast.

Producer: Jon Rose
Original contributions from

Ross Bolleter, Albert Fox, John Mcentee, Jim Cotterill
+ Dinky the singing dingo

Historic pianos and harmoniums were used by courtesy of the Darnum Musical Instrument Museum, Victoria and played by Jon Rose. Extra keyboard recordings provided by John Mcentee and Hollis Taylor.