Posted by Louise Crossen

Queensland Conservatorium composers have been commissioned to create new works for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra as part of the 50 Fanfares project.

Professor Elisabeth Findlay has taken the top post at the Queensland College of Art - the first woman to serve as Director since the College was established in 1881.

Griffith film alumnus and cinematographer Shing Fung Cheung was part of an all-star panel that gave students and movie buffs a peek behind the scenes of the film industry.

Queensland Conservatorium student Fiona Qiu has shared a stage with Michael Bublé, led Australia’s national youth orchestra and played the world’s great concert halls.

Photography student Isabella Porras covered everything from bushfires to climate change protests during a life-changing internship at The Sydney Morning Herald.

Queensland Conservatorium alumni Dami Im and Julz Parker will play Byron Bay Bluesfest, joining global acts like Alanis Morissette and The Dave Matthews Band.

Queensland Conservatorium musical theatre graduate Courtney Monsma has won the coveted role of Princess Anna in Disney's Frozen: The Musical.