Events
Live music, dance showcases, music theatre productions, course workshops and student events.
Jazz Showcase at Lazybones Lounge.
7pm-9pm
12th of August, 2026
Come down to LazyBones Lounge, Marrickville on Wednesday, August 12th at 7pm, as our talented contemporary music majors will pay homage to this iconic genre, featuring songs by Frank Sinatra, Esperanza Spallding , Herbie Hancock and many more. Whether you’re a jazz cat or simply looking for a fun night out, AMPA’s Jazz Showcase promises to deliver a gleaming atmosphere that will leave you wanting more. Grab your friends, and let’s celebrate this timeless genre that has shaped generations.
Jazz Showcase at the Tom Mann Theatre.
7pm-8pm
13th of August, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening as The Academy of Music and Performing Arts presents JAZZ SHOWCASE get ready to immerse yourself in the smooth sounds of jazz. Come down to the Tom Mann Theatre on Thursday, August 13th at 7pm
Grab your friends, and let’s celebrate this timeless genre that has shaped generations.
Finishing The Hat
6pm & 8pm
14th of August, 2026
“Finishing the Hat” (A Sondhiem Showcase)
Stephen Sondhiem is widely regarded as one, if not the greatest, Musical Theatre composer of all time. In a nearly 70-year career, he wrote the music and/or lyrics to twenty full length musicals including “Sunday in the Park With George”, “Company”, “Into the Woods”, and “Sweeney Todd.”
(This Trimester AMPA we be offering two showtimes: 6PM & 8PM)
Luminosity
7:30pm
14th of August, 2026
The Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) proudly presents its upcoming dance showcase, LUMINOSITY. This season’s program unveils a dynamic mix of contemporary, jazz, ballet and commercial works created by AMPA’s international faculty, including a sassy new piece by Tom Hodgson. Emerging choreographers take centre stage with student-led creations that reflect fresh perspectives, while AMPA alumni return to ignite the evening with engaging guest performances. Grab your friends and join us for a night of talent, inspiration, and entertainment!
Past Events
Experience Day
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC & MUSIC PRODUCTION
1pm-5pm
16 July, 2026
Get ready to rock out at AMPA with our Contemporary Music and Music Production Experience Day – whether you’re a jazz cat, metalhead or DJ in the making, Experience Day will give you the info you need if you’re considering the path of a musician.
Our Bachelor or Associate Degree of Music (Performance) could be the next step in your journey and our Experience Day will be your chance to learn what studying music at a tertiary level looks like and how it can benefit your career.
After a tour of our music studios, recording/editing suites and performance space, you’ll get the chance to watch our students in action during Contemporary Performance Class, followed by your choice of either a Performance or Production workshop, with time to have casual Q&As with our industry staff, admissions team and student body about anything from networking and training, auditions or campus life.
Experience Day
MUSIC THEATRE
1pm-5pm
15 July, 2026
Calling all triple threats! While you’re waiting for your big break, AMPA is excited to invite passionate performers and theatre makers to our Music Theatre Experience Day.
This is your chance to find out what studying Music Theatre at a pre-professional level looks like, learn what the Music Theatre industry is looking for and to experience the training it takes to become a true triple threat performer within our Bachelor or Associate Degree of Music (Performance).
At Experience Day, you will receive a tour of our music campus and our dedicated performance space, the Tom Mann Theatre, followed by the chance to watch our Music Theatre Performance Class and attend a Music Theatre Workshop as our students prepare their end of trimester showcase. You are also invited to partake in Q&As with our faculty of Music Theatre professionals, our admissions team for information about auditions, and our student body for their perspective on life at AMPA.
Experience Day
CLASSICAL MUSIC & COMPOSITION
13 July, 2026
12.30pm-4pm
The Academy of Music and Performing Arts is ready to welcome budding performers and composers to our music campus for our Classical Music and Composition Experience Day.
Spend a day on campus at AMPA to learn what studying Classical Music or Composition is like at a tertiary level and to find out how you can benefit from AMPA’s elite training as part of our Bachelor or Associate Degree in Music (Performance).
At Experience Day, once you have been given a guided tour of our practice studios and performance spaces, you will have have your choice of Classical Music or Composition workshops to attend, the chance to observe Classical Performance Classes, and enjoy relaxed Q&A sessions with our faculty and admissions department, while also connecting with our student body to gain real perspectives on student life at AMPA.
Experience Day
DANCE
13 July, 2026
9am-1pm
The Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites dancers to experience a dynamic day on campus. Register, bring your friends, and get ready to move.
Throughout the day, you’ll take part in a variety of classes led by AMPA’s inspiring faculty, offering a glimpse into what it’s like to study dance full-time in a professional training environment.
You’ll also have the opportunity to attend a Q&A session with the Head of Dance, designed to give aspiring dancers, choreographers, and future educators valuable insight into tertiary study and the pathways it can open. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our welcoming student community and expert faculty, while experiencing first-hand what it means to be part of AMPA’s Bachelor and Associate of Dance programs.
Graduation Ceremony
3 July, 2026
6pm
Celebrating the most important milestone on your educational journey! This formal event is an important part of recognising your academic achievements and to mark the completion of your course at AMPA.
Funk and Disco Showcase
24 April, 2026
6pm & 8pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening as The Academy of Music and Performing Arts presents FUNK & DISCO SHOWCASE Get ready to immerse yourself in the funky vibes of disco music through the ages.
Come down to The Tom Mann Theatre as our talented contemporary music majors will pay homage to this iconic genre, featuring songs from Blondie, Earth Wind and Fire, Chaka Khan and many more.
FUNK & DISCO SHOWCASE will be a fun night out for all.
Grab your friends, and don’t miss out on this amazing event!
Change
1 May, 2026
6pm & 8pm
The world is in a strange place: war rages, conflict – both physical and verbal – permeate our culture. Discourse has been replaced by anger and a failure to listen. The real question is: is this anything new?Theatre has always been a catalyst for Social and Political change. Whether through the works of Bertolt Brecht, or a young Jonathan Larson, people who tell stories have never failed to try and leave the world all the better for their art. In this Trimester’s Music Theatre Production you will hear young people sing of all sorts of freedom. You will hear them sing about loss, about abuse, but you will also hear them sing for the hope that’s to come. They will reach out to you and ask you to see them.
Between Earth & Sky
1 May, 2026
7:30pm
Between Earth & Sky an AMPA dance showcase
Experience the raw energy, creativity, and artistry of Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) talented Dance students in Between Earth & Sky..
This season, the AMPA showcase will feature works in a variety of styles by international faculty.
From Australia, With Love
29 May, 2025
6.00pm (Show 1) | 8.00pm Show 2
Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre at – “From Australia, With Love”
AMPA’s Music Theatre cohort brings you an original concept production filled with an array of songs from Australian music theatre.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness the creativity and talent of AMPA’s music theatre majors live on stage.
STUDENT RECITALS & PROJECTS
AMPA Contemporary Music - Student Recital. Yucheng Gong
A section of a Student Final Choreography Project: 'NEWTON: IN MOTION' (2025) by Madeline Kingsford
AMPA Post-graduate Music - Student Recital. Katsiaryna Cyargeenka
Student Final Choreography Project: 'THE SILENT VOICE' (2025) by Rita El-Ghossien
AMPA Music Theatre - Student Recital. Luc-Pierre Tannous
AMPA Post-graduate Music - Student Recital. Javier Castellanos
Alumni performance 'RITUAL' (2024) in collaboration with Twisted Element directed by Angela Hamilton
Music Theatre Student Recital - Isobel Holland
Student Final Choreography Project: 'IGNIS' (2024) by Elka Holden-Price
AMPA Contemporary Music - Student Recital. Caitlin Hargraves
AMPA Contemporary Music - Student Recital. Madison Xegas
Alumni performance: 'FOUR' (2024) by Georgette Sofatzis-Xuereb director of Danceformation
AMPA Post-graduate Music - Student Recital. Alan Segura
A section of a Student Final Choreography Project: 'TUNNEL 08' (2025) by Cherie Chan