TCMF is an annual, international festival of contemporary and new music, taking place over 7 days and consisting of approximately 40 events – including concerts, Improvisations, multi-media projects, discussion panels, talks, and workshops– with a related Learning and Participation program devised and implemented to reflect the artistic program and respond to regional need.

TCMF aims to provide life-changing and unique artistic experiences to as broad an audience as possible; to be an international platform for new music and related contemporary art forms; to enthuse existing audiences and draw in new ones through adventurous programming and informed stylish presentation, and to be an active cultural partner within the region.