Connecting place, people and art

Queensland Conservatorium is one of Australia's leading music and acting institutions, located at the heart of Brisbane's vibrant cultural precinct in South Bank.

We offer a diverse range of specialisations across classical music, jazz, contemporary music, composition, acting, music technology, and music education. Our programs span Diploma, Bachelor, Honours, Master's, and PhD degrees, supporting students at every stage of their creative and academic journey.

Through deep creative immersion, world-class facilities, and instruction from internationally recognised faculty, Queensland Conservatorium nurtures distinctive, inclusive artists and cultural leaders. Our graduates emerge as performers, innovators, educators, producers, researchers, and global citizens—confidently prepared to shape and lead the artistic landscape of the 21st century.

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Auditions

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Audition requirements

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Put what you learn into practice with collaborative productions, access to world-class artists and work placements and internships.

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Learn music at any age

From toddlers to mature age and everything in between, learn from world-class musicians without going to university.

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Innovative music research

Learn more about our leading research and the role that music plays in a contemporary society.

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Supporting the Queensland Conservatorium means you'll be making a contribution to the next generation of musicians and artists.

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Our current season

With over 150 internal events per year, there is an event to suit every taste, from acting to pop and rock, from jazz to opera and orchestral performances.

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Featured alumni

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Film and television composer

Joff Bush

Composition

As a composer and musician, Joff is best known for his work on the hit children’s show Bluey, but his music compositions can be found in film, television, advertising and theatre in Australia and internationally.

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Award winning singer-songwriter

Kate Miller-Heidke

Voice

Award-winning singer-songwriter and ARIA Award nominee Kate Miller-Heidke effortlessly traverses the worlds of contemporary pop, folk, musical theatre and opera. Her albums have achieved multi-platinum status, appearing in the top 10 album and singles charts numerous times.

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Film music pro

Tim Davies

Composition

Grammy-nominated and Annie-winner Tim Davies orchestrates for features, television, and video games; composing his own scores; and conducting and arranging for orchestras all around the globe including Frozen, The Lego Movie 2, La La Land, Trolls, and many more.

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Musical theatre star

Courtney Monsma

Musical Theatre

After graduating with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre, actor, singer and dancer Courtney Monsma has gone on to perform in SIX, Aladdin, Mamma Mia!, Frozen The Musical and Wicked The Musical.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to providing affordable housing for students, contributing to a sustainable future, protecting our planet’s ecosystems, and ensuring a liveable environment for present and future generations.

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Enquiries

General enquiries
+61 7 3735 6315
Future student enquiries
1800 677 728
Higher degree by research enquiries
Freecall within Australia: 1800 154 055
+61 7 3735 3817
Concert enquiries
concerts@griffith.edu.au

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Location
Queensland Conservatorium
140 Grey Street
South Bank QLD 4101
Postal address
PO Box 3428
South Brisbane QLD 4101

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