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2025 Karen Thrift Original Music and Lyrics Prize

The University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is happy to announce the launch of the 2023 Karen Thrift 'Original Music and Lyrics' Prize.

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When Monday 1 December 2025 - Sunday 18 January 2026

Conservatorium News

News • 18 Nov 2025

A Celebration in Sound — musical generations unite to amplify 60 years of unwavering talent

The University of Newcastle’s Great Hall will come alive with the musical talents of local artists and generations of alumni this weekend, as the University further marks its 60th year with a powerful Celebration of Sound.

News • 29 Jul 2025

Celebrating the next generation of jazz musicians at the inaugural Jacob Neale Jazz Awards

Showcasing the next generation of emerging jazz musicians in Jacob Neale's honour.

News • 25 Jun 2025

Calling all Newcastle Conservatorium Alumni

The Con is curating a special concert featuring performances by our talented alumni — and we want you to be part of it!

News • 25 Jun 2025

Calling all Newcastle Conservatorium Alumni

The Con is curating a special concert featuring performances by our talented alumni — and we want you to be part of it!

News • 14 Feb 2024

Exciting news for the University of Newcastle’s Conservatorium of Music

The University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sue Carson (School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences) as the new Conservatorium Coordinator. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Sue brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.

News • 20 Aug 2019

The next wave of research stars in the limelight

With thousands of hours of research condensed into just three minutes, 15 bright and determined postgraduate students will take the stage at The Conservatorium on Friday (23 August) to compete in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

News • 19 Jul 2019

Virtual concert set to transform performance possibility

The University of Newcastle will host Newcastle’s first ever virtual concert this week, as students test the boundaries of immersive performance.

News • 26 Jun 2018

Community Music Scholarships 2019

Applications for 2019 scholarships accepted until 3 November 2018

News • 22 Jun 2018

The Castle Big Band

New ensemble for Hunter region high school students

News • 01 Jan 2018

2018 Term Dates

FInd out the Newcastle Conservatorium Community Music Term Dates for 2017. Contact the Conservatorium Reception for more information...