Grand Connections - Heat 2
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A Piano Competition Celebrating Music, Stories and Connection
Grand Connections is a live music event series celebrating the people, stories and musical talent within the University of Newcastle community.
Inspired by ABC's The Piano, the series invites University of Newcastle students, staff and alumni to perform at the Local Connections piano space at Callaghan.
More than a search for technical excellence, Grand Connections celebrates musicality, creativity, audience connection and the personal stories behind each performance.
Join us for the second heat, enjoy lunch while supporting and cheering on your peers, and cast your vote to help decide who advances to the finals.
As an added bonus, Local Connections will be running its Sustain Me Special, featuring $11 pasta, making it the perfect opportunity to grab lunch and enjoy the performances.
The first-place winner takes home $1,000!
Event Information
- Date: This event was held on Tuesday 15 September 2026
- Room: Local Connections
- Campus: Newcastle (Callaghan)
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.