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Godzilla Minus Zero is incredibly loud. Who decides on the cinema volume? And is it safe?
The science behind loud movies and cinematic sound.
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10 November 2026
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Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas to teach didgeridoo at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
The acclaimed artist and musician will share his knowledge of the (yidaki) didgeridoo, visual art and First Nations cultural traditions with the next generation of musicians.
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5 November 2026
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Grammy award-winning pianist Kris Davis brings her expertise to Sydney Con
Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Kris Davis will work with Sydney Conservatorium of Music jazz students in a residency exploring improvisation, composition and collaborative performance.
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26 October 2026
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International cellist Camden Shaw joins the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Dover Quartet cellist and Curtis teacher will mentor Australia's next generation of musicians.
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22 October 2026
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The joy of song: where songbirds came from and why we should listen to them
Birdsong benefits wellbeing and connects us to nature.
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2 October 2026
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What's on at the Con Semester 2, 2026
Our Greenway Series of performances returns for another semester at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
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Sydney Conservatorium of Music expands jazz auditions framework, scholarships and equity pathway
To support the next generation of jazz musicians, we're broadening our audition repertoire, increasing scholarship opportunities and launching a fee-free Equity Bridging Program.
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14 July 2026
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University of Sydney awarded Australia-India grant for landmark music partnership
The grant will connect Sydney Conservatorium students with musicians, educators and communities in Australia and India.
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10 July 2026
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What’s on at the Con Semester 1 2026
Our performance program returns for another semester at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
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6 March 2026
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Liza Lim wins 2026 Grawemeyer Award for 'A Sutured World'
Sydney Conservatorium composer recognised globally for visionary cello concerto and research linking music, climate and culture.
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2 December 2025
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Sydney Conservatorium of Music to open in Parramatta
The first expansion in the Con's 110-year history is designed to deliver world-class music education and industry opportunities to Western Sydney.
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31 October 2025
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Conductor Simone Young awarded honorary doctorate
Trailblazing conductor recognised for artistic leadership.
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22 September 2025
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How tiny tweaks in music shape what we imagine
New research from Sydney Conservatorium of Music
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