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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What's on at the Con ?
The Queensland Conservatorium contributes to local arts, offering an ongoing program of frequent public performance. View all upcoming events in our latest performance season.
Auditions
Entry and audition processes
Entry to the Queensland Conservatorium is by audition. Find out more about audition requirements and application dates.
Opportunities
Opportunities for future and current students
At the Queensland Conservatorium, we have a strong commitment to industry partnerships. View the various opportunities available for future and current students.
Open Conservatorium
Learn music at any age
From toddlers to preteens, young adults to mature age, our breadth of innovative programs allow you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and aspirations.
Research
Innovative music research
Leading research that tackles the complex and multi-faceted role that music plays in contemporary society.
Giving
Invest in the future of music and performing arts
By supporting the Queensland Conservatorium you are making a difference to the next generation of world-class musicians and artists.
Student experience
Study at the Queensland Conservatorium
Study music, acting and performing arts at Griffith. Our award-winning teachers are dedicated to producing polished professionals of the highest calibre. Tailor your studies to suit your interests and aspirations.
QAGOMA performances
Hear from music students at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University about the amazing opportunity they had to lead solo performances at the Gallery of Modern Art during the European Masterpieces exhibition from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Featured alumni
Film and television composer
Joff Bush
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.
Award winning singer-songwriter
Kate Miller-Heidke
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.
Film music pro
Tim Davies
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.
Musical theatre star
Courtney Monsma
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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- South Bank QLD 4101
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- South Brisbane QLD 4101
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