Musical theatre grads power new production at QPAC

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Musical theatre graduates from the Queensland Conservatorium are powering a new production of the iconic rock musical, Rent. The Tony Award-winning show has just opened at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), and features half a dozen recent graduates from the Queensland Conservatorium's renowned Bachelor of Musical Theatre.

Griffith musical theatre grad wins lead role in Aladdin

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Queensland Conservatorium musical theatre graduate Shubshri Kandiah has had all of her wishes granted after winning the lead role of Princess Jasmine in Disney’s smash hit musical Aladdin. The role will mark Shubshri’s professional musical theatre debut. The 22-year-old graduated from the Bachelor of Musical Theatre at the end of last year, and is now […]

Griffith singer-songwriter pens UK Eurovision entry

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A talented young singer-songwriter who studied at the Queensland Conservatorium may be on track to Eurovision glory this week. While Jessica Mauboy is flying the flag for Australia at this year’s contest, formerYoung Conservatorium studentNicole Blair has penned the UK’s national entry. Herpiano ballad, Storm, will be performed by English singer SuRie at Sunday’s Eurovision […]

Griffith grad Dami Im returns to her roots

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Dami Imhas returned to her roots with a new album of jazz standards – the music she first discovered during her studies at theQueensland Conservatorium Griffith University. Fresh off the back of a triumphant performance at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony, the multi-platinum artist is now in the middle of a national tour. “I see […]

Remarkable music students win Conservatorium Medal

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Two remarkable students are following a long line of musical luminaries by winning the prestigious Queensland Conservatorium Medal for Excellence. Violinist Kate Worley and pianist Crystal Smith were presented with the medals in front of a packed house at the opening concert of the Queensland Conservatorium orchestral season.