Music Programs in NSW
Music Programs in NSW
This page includes information about music programs available to women and gender-diverse musicians in Sydney, including those mentioned by the participants in this study.
This is not (yet) a comprehensive list. If you would like to submit a program to be displayed on this page, please complete the form here or contact me via email.
A Mentorship that connects women and gender-diverse musicians to a professional mentor to help them develop their craft.
Launched in 2024.
Production workshops occurring in all of Australia's capital cities.
APRA partners musicians from Australia and New Zealand with international artists for songwriting camps and development.
As mentioned by drummer Astrid Holz.
Australian industry professionals visit schools to teach students about songwriting, collaboration, production, and intricacies of the music industry such as copyright and streaming.
As mentioned by drummers Chloe Kim and Holly Conner.
Open to anyone, from any state or country.
A two-week music intensive camp focussed on improvised music, typically taking place in Victoria.
Equity and cultural scholarships are sometimes available to cover part or all of the program fees.
Successful applicants receive two mentorship sessions with an AAO mentor.
A "one-year, part-time Associate Artist role for an exceptionally talented emerging musician and future music leader with a practice in contemporary art music and improvisation. "
The AYO has numerous training programs for not only classical musicians, but also composers, managers, media, and sound production.
They run many music camps, orchestras, chamber ensembles, and also a fellowship program.
Open to young musicians from across Australia.
Located in Brisbane, QLD.
Fellowships for both composers and performers.
Over one week, Dots+Loops fellows collaborate to create music and a performance for Brisbane's Nonstop Festival in December.
Girls Rock! is a "community arts organisation working to increase the participation of girls (trans and cis), trans-boys, gender diverse young people and intersex young people in music."
They seek to create safe spaces for young people to become involved in music.
Operating in Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.
As mentioned by Holly Conner.
A program available in NSW public schools (K-12) which provides jazz, classical, and vocal ensembles.
A showcase event occurring in November at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW.
Features students from NSW public schools, with dancers, choirs, bands and an orchestra.
"An artist-run concert platform that nurtures the grassroots of creative art music in Australia."
A concert series in Sydney which showcases new Australian music.
Classes and programs for children from 3-years old, held at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Programs include Kids at the Con, Rising Stars, and Short Courses, as well as workshops, festivals and private tuition.
Courses for composition, singing, ensemble, instrumental, music technology, jazz, and music foundations.
They also run workshops to assist with preparing for auditions for music universities and theatre roles.
An annual initiative that offers opportunities for emerging composers and performers to work alongside established classical and contemporary musicians and composers.
The programs offered for application are: Hatched Composer Intensive, Hatched Mentorship Program, Hatched Associate Artist.
Free residencies for unfunded artists and affordable residencies for funded artists.
Located in Marrickville, NSW.
A residency available four times a year, open to anyone across Australia to develop a project.
Located in remote NSW.
A four-day camp followed by a performance at Sydney Town Hall, held annually in August.
Available to students attending independent schools.
"Rotating annually between Years 5-8 and Jazz Academy & Years 7-12 and World Music Academy."
An annual exhibition by NESA to showcase the top 20 students from the previous year's HSC Music cohort.
Typically occurs at the Sydney Opera House.
Jazz programs available for musicians aged 4-7, 7-9, under 18s, and over 18s.
They host jazz combos, big bands, private music lessons, and summer and winter jazz camps.
Led by Dr Saul Richardson. Founded by producer Karen Richards.
Located in St Leonards, NSW.
Sound Advice: panels, talks, and masterclasses for making music into a successful business.
Indent: providing funding for all ages events, enabling young people aged 13-25 to access music.
Feedback: a music conference for young people aged 12-25, taking place at JMC Academy.
Masterclasses for First Nations artists.
Resources for artists, music businesses and industry workers.
Grant writing consultations.
A big-band collective of women and gender-diverse musicians, founded by Jessica Dunn and Harrison Harding.
A large jazz ensemble for women and gender-diverse musicians aged 15-23.
Rehearsals are located at the University of New South Wales.
An annual festival run by SIMA, presenting both Australian and international women in jazz.
An orchestra for school-aged students run by Dr. Saul Richardson under Jazz Workshop Australia.
SYO's pathways offer extensive weekly programs, holiday programs, and mentorships.
They also offer programs to assist with HSC preparation, conducting, and musicianship.
SYO's orchestra led by Peter Seymour.
Running since the 1990’s, YouthRock is an annual high school band competition.
Students perform and compete against bands from other schools.
“YouthRock has helped launch a number of successful bands”, including Silverchair!
As mentioned by Ali Foster, Holly Conner and Lozz Benson.
Developed in 2002, in partnership with Dr. Sandy Evans OAM.
An annual eight-week program for musicians aged 12+ to connect with other musicians and develop in their musicianship and improvisation .
Open to women, gender-diverse, and LGBTQIA+ people.
APRA AMCOS continue to announce new mentorships and grants for musicians in Australia.
Most recently, APRA AMCOS have announced the Professional Development Awards, created with the aim of enabling women and gender-diverse musicians to travel for professional developments.
The ACF is a fundraising platform for Australian artists.
100% of donations go towards the artists.
Numerous specialist grants become available throughout the year.
Quick grant applications are available alll year-round.
A regularly updated list of available funding for musicians in NSW.