Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

16/06/2026

We'd like to introduce to you our 2026 Jacob Neale Jazz Awards judges: Loretta Palmeiro, Andrew Robson and Paul Cutlan!

We are so grateful to have these brilliant artists part of this year's panel🎷

⌛Also a reminder to saxophonists to submit your entry form ASAP as applications close this Sunday at 11:59pm: https://jacob-neale-jazz-awards-entry.eventbrite.com.au

10/06/2026

This is what a day in the life for some Newcastle musicians like Huw Jones and Gareth Lewis can look like: https://youtu.be/U1XxwmhXhW8?si=Hxi_EHciAPFHFmKQ

Newcastle is such a creative city full of talented people doing cool things!

What happens between the gigs?This short film follows Gareth Lewi...

06/06/2026

This year, the Con will be host to three different workshops during the July school holidays. Visit the the links below to learn more and purchase tickets:

Two-day Cinematic Sounds
🎬provides the opportunity to learn how to put sound to a short, animated film
🎬ages 11-14 years old
🎬14th - 15th OR 16th - 17th July
🎬https://cinematic-sounds.eventbrite.com.au

Two-day Jazz & Groove Improv
🎷unlock creativity and build confidence in improvisation inspired by jazz & groove-based styles
🎷ages 15+ years old
🎷16th - 17th July
🎷https://jazz-and-groove.eventbrite.com.au

Full-day Percussion
🥁learn the basics of percussion technique & terminology and build an ensemble performance as a group
🥁open to all ages
🥁16th July
🥁https://percussion-workshop.eventbrite.com.au

05/06/2026

Check out this awesome video of Bruce Mathiske Music practicing in the concert hall before his show Saturday 20th June🎶

There are only a handful of tickets left for his show here at the con! Book now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bruce-mathiske-down-to-earth-tickets-1982763167007

04/06/2026

We had such a fun time hosting last week's 'Ancient Sounds, Modern Souls' event!

What a fantastic way to celebrate music, culture and community! Congratulations to the performers, volunteers and event organiser Daniel Nguyen on such a successful night💫

26/05/2026

Don't miss out on the exciting 'Ancient Sounds, Modern Souls' event taking place this Thursday here at the Con from 5pm!

Learn more below👇🎶
https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=61701

17/05/2026

Entries have officially opened for the 2026 Jacob Neale Jazz Awards! An annual event to honour Jacob and provide a platform for new and emerging musicians.

This year's awards will feature the saxophone and prizes are:
🎷1st Prize $5000
🎷2nd Prize $2000
🎷3rd Prize $500

Entries close at 11:59pm Sunday 21st June 2026.

Learn about entry requirements and apply here: https://jacob-neale-jazz-awards-entry.eventbrite.com.au

23/04/2026

11/03/2026

Tickets are now available for the 2026 Scholarship Awards night and we cannot wait to celebrate this year's recipients! 🥳

This event is always a blast, celebrating our recipients through performances and a certificate ceremony. 🎷🎻🎹🎸🎤

Attendance is free but we ask friends and family to please register: https://scholarship-awards.eventbrite.com.au

Check out some snaps from last year's awards night📸

05/03/2026

A great opportunity for any muso wanting to show off their latest demos!🤩🎧