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Aleksia Tours the UK and Australia
Elder Conservatorium Bachelor of Music (Popular Music) alumna Alexia Damokas (aleksiah) will head back to the UK in November as the support act for Fickle Friends, who are performing shows in Brighton, London, Birmingham, Oxford, Manchester and Glasgow from Friday 7–Thursday 13 November.
Any Young Mechanic to Perform in Paris and the UK
Tarntanya-based art-folk band Any Young Mechanic (formerly Wake in Fright) have joined the lineup of the UK's Reading Festival on Friday 22 August and Leeds Festival on Saturday 23 August, and the Rock en Seine festival in Paris on Sunday 24 August, with more European tour dates to be announced soon.
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Yuyao Wan Named a Finalist in Altamira Guitar Competition
We are delighted to announce that Open Music Academy (OMA) student Yuyao Wan has been named a finalist in the prestigious Altamira Guitar Competition, hosted by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
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Kimberly Akimbo (State Theatre Company of South Australia)
Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre graduates Darcy Wain and Alana Iannace, along with current student Allycia Angeles, are currently performing in State Theatre Company South Australia's production of Kimberly Akimbo, directed by Mitchell Butell.
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Inarma Choir Rehearsals
Inarma Choir are preparing for a rehearsal with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in August 2025, conducted by Associate Professor Luke Dollman, towards a performance in 2026 when they will premiere their new composition.
Elder Hall Renovations
Our beloved Elder Hall is receiving some TLC over the next couple of months. There has been a flurry of activity, with the main auditorium becoming a building site as much needed air-conditioning updates have begun. Many of our heavily-used practice and teaching rooms are also undergoing a facelift, with cracks being filled, a fresh coat of paint being applied, along with new carpet and acoustic treatments.
Dr Emily Dollman to Present at AUSTA's 2025 Golden Jubilee National Conference
Dr Emily Dollman (Head of Music Education and Pedagogy and Associate Director, Postgraduate Research Programs) will be giving a presentation at the Australian Strings Association's Golden Jubilee National Conference at the Sydney Conservatorium on Friday 11 July, entitled 'Integrating the Latest Pedagogical Research into Your Teaching'.
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AdYO x UoA Brass Day
The AdYO x UoA Brass Day held on Sunday 29 June attracted 40 brass students from SA schools.
COMA's 20th Birthday Bash
Creative Original Music Adelaide (COMA) recently celebrated 20 years of presenting the very best of creative and original music at the Wheatsheaf Hotel in Adelaide. These two special events showcased a number of ECM jazz staff, students, and alumni.
GRAMMY Award-winning Linda May Han Oh Returns to Adelaide for Two Exclusive Performances
GRAMMY Award-winning Linda May Han Oh returns to Adelaide to perform with top jazz musicians and staff from the Elder Conservatorium of Music for masterclasses and two concerts this August.
