It’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice… or take a stand… or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical written by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make. 

With a rousing score that blends elements of pop, gospel and jazz, tight harmonies, daring vocals and creative choreography, Songs for a New World appeals to old and new generations alike. 

Join us for new music from Honours composers Imogen Ferinando, Benjamin Marshall and Christopher James.

The very best of the Jazz Department will be on show in the Conservatorium Theatre, presenting a collage of acts including the Con Artists, Continuum, In-Voices and more. Arrive early for  Afro-Cuban Foyer Jazz at 6.30 pm and stay later for some late-night foyer jazz.

It’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice… or take a stand… or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical written by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make. 

With a rousing score that blends elements of pop, gospel and jazz, tight harmonies, daring vocals and creative choreography, Songs for a New World appeals to old and new generations alike. 

It’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice… or take a stand… or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical written by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make. 

With a rousing score that blends elements of pop, gospel and jazz, tight harmonies, daring vocals and creative choreography, Songs for a New World appeals to old and new generations alike. 

Join the international competition winning horn ensemble in an exciting evening of classical masterpieces, jazz and more. Featuring Ysolt Clark and Peter Luff in his final QHorns concert with the Queensland Conservatorium horns.

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Formed in 2019, Shugorei is a highly adventurous music duo featuring live percussion and electronics, with performers Nozomi Omote and Thomas Green.

The annual Concertos Festival celebrates the individual talents of our gifted instrumentalists performing concerto movements with the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Peter Luff.

Program includes:

Rio Kawaguchi: Koussevitzky concerto for Double Bass Op3 F-sharp minor

Milo Duval: Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme Op.33, TH.57 (Fitzenhagen Version)

Lydia Hwang: Wieniawski Concerto for Violin No.2 Op.22 in D minor

Olivia Spyrou: York Bowen Concerto in C minor for Viola and Orchestra Op.25

Phuong Do: Moszkowski Piano Concert in E Major Op.59

Amy Tashjian: Verhey Flute Concerto No.1 Op.45

Iconoclastic pianist Piotr Anderszewski brings his intelligence, restless curiosity and joy to piano repertoire from Brahms and Bach. Get ready for a whole new spectrum of nuance and expression from an unconventional hero of the keyboard.

Everyone agrees: Piotr Anderszewski is no ordinary pianist. While he is famously exacting – he walked out of the Leeds Piano Competition in 1990 because he was unhappy with his playing – he’s also refreshingly open about his struggles with the anxiety and loneliness of performing as a soloist. But once he gets on stage, Anderszewski brings an intense curiosity and spectacular virtuosity to everything he plays.

Fresh from triumphant performances at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival, Anderszewski will be giving a series of solo recitals across Australia. This is a rare opportunity to catch a genius at work as he draws unimagined delights and unexpected insights from the keyboard.

Celebrate the rich world of guitar music with this compelling concert featuring the celebrated Riverside Guitar Ensemble. Under the direction of the Conservatorium’s Head of Guitar, Karin Schaupp, this program showcases bold new works and captivating performances from some of Australia’s finest musicians.

The Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University String Orchestra presents two complete concertos- Richard Charlton’s Mosaic for guitar, strings and percussion, with guitar soloist, Clancy Anderson & Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K.313, with soloist, Nathan Smith.

Members of the Australian String Quartet perform a program of chamber music favorites alongside the Conservatorium’s talented students.

Get ready for rock like you’ve never heard it before! The Con Symphony Orchestra teams up with a modern rock band and featured vocalists for a concert that takes classic rock to new heights. Featuring original student songs, an electric guitar concerto by Joel Sanchez-Carn, and legendary tracks from AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Kate Ceberano, Russell Morris, Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin. Each performance delivers its usual rock energy, then gets turned up to “11” with the power of the Con Symphony Orchestra and iconic new orchestral arrangements.

A recital by baroque specialists Alan Choo (violin) and Gerald Lim (harpsichord).