The Conservatorium
Upcoming events
Live performance
Momentum
An exciting evening showcasing original, devised work by two dynamic cohorts of CAPA performance students.
In person
2026 Goldfish Film Festival
Goldfish Film Festival is back, presenting a selection of short films created by first-year students from the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences.
Live performance
In Concert with James Morrison and Fernleigh Wind Ensemble
If you love jazz that swings and music that makes you smile, don’t miss the Fernleigh Wind Ensemble in concert with the James Morrison Quartet.
In person
I Eat the Stars: Sarah Wilson in Conversation
Sarah will speak to Newcastle Writers Festival director Rosemarie Milsom about her new book I Eat the Stars, a deeply moving, wise guide to finding beauty and meaning in a collapsing world.
Live performance
Combined Choirs Concert
A delightful morning of beautiful melodies and harmonies performed by community choirs from the Conservatorium of Music.
Live performance
The Power of the Organ
Experience Guilmant’s magnificent Organ Symphony with the Fernleigh Young Musicians Orchestra in collaboration with Avondale University String Orchestra.
Live performance
Bruce Mathiske in Concert
Get ready to experience the hypnotic fusion of guitar and didgeridoo like never before!
Live performance
Make your own Music! NYO Term 2 Concert
A choral collaboration with the BrainWaves Stroke Survivors Choir, Callaghan Singers, Supertonics, Unforgettables and Vocal Company.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.