Malik is a young Bangalow pianist who is gaining attention and praise for his remarkable talent.

Now 17, Malik discovered piano just 5 years ago, and it quickly became his passion and purpose.

Described by mentors as a one-in-a-million talent, Malik is a true prodigy whose musical ability far exceeds his years.

This concert will raise funds to help Malik take up an incredible opportunity: Malik has been offered a partial scholarship to reside at Ormond College and study at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (University of Melbourne) — which will shape his future as a professional musician. Even with the scholarship, the costs of Ormond College residential fees are unaffordable for Malik’s single mum.

‍Malik's Journey:
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 Starting piano in Bangalow with Linda Armstrong, Malik later became a student of Mark Hooper in Brisbane. Featured on the popular ABC TV series ‘The Piano’, Malik garnered praise from judges Harry Connick Jnr and Andrea Lam.

In 2024, Malik passed his Licentiate Diploma of Music Performance with honours and in 2025, was awarded first place in the 17-18 year category of the Queensland Piano Competition. Malik has performed at a range of local events in Brisbane and Northern NSW, including the Bangalow Chamber Music Festival, Mark’s Hooper’s Concertiade series in Brisbane, as well as a full recital at Judith Neilson’s venue, ‘The Church’ in Sydney.

Holding a scholarship at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium for two years running, Malik has also studied Jazz with instructor Nic Campbell. In 2026, Malik is looking forward to beginning tertiary studies at the Conservatorium of Music in Melbourne.

‍Concert Program:

‍A selection of Malik’s favourite pieces from composers Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninov.

Event Details

‍1:00 pm - Venue doors open

1:40 pm - Theatre doors open

2:00 pm - Performance begins

3:00 pm - Performance ends