Our first Performance Day of the year, taking place on April 6th, is a special event dedicated to our music community.It’s a day to celebrate and...
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Ballet Workshops Aust. collaborates with WollCon
Ballet Workshops Australia (BWA) runs dance workshops for children and adults of all levels of ability in regional areas, with a view to providing...
Jazz at The Servo
Enjoying our music student performances will be easier for everyone this year after securing a regular slot at one of Wollongong’s exciting live...
Eva Pascoe Award Winner
Last year on Friday 15th November the Highlands Music Collective announced the winner of the EVA PASCOE AWARD at a Finalists concert. We were...
A new era for BSYO
Younger students finally making the big step and joining the BlueScope Youth Orchestra.With many of our senior orchestral musicians moving to Sydney...
Children and Youth Choirs expanding
Auditions have now been held for the WollCon Children’s (ages 7-12) Choir.Thank you to all who auditioned. As a result we have a lot of very...
Arts and Music Education Report Music to our Ears
Earlier in 2024, WollCon submitted a response to the Inquiry investigating Arts and Music Education and Training in NSW, which included information...
Concerto Competition Winner 2024
Congratulations to Emma Huang!During our final Performance Day for 2024 we showcased the musical achievements of advanced students with our Concerto...
Changes to Music Therapy Services
WollCon is aware that NDIS announced proposed changes to Music Therapy as an NDIS funded therapy support from 2025.An Update (February 2025): An...
HONK! Oz STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL TURNS 10
Yes, the annual HONK! Oz festival of FREE big band street music held in the Wollongong CBD from Thursday 9th January - Saturday 11th January, 2025...
First Female Executive appointed to WollCon
Following David Francis’ appointment with the Three Choirs Festival in the UK, WollCon is pleased to officially announce a new Chief Executive...
Final 2024 Chapel concert celebrates Guitar
In this upcoming classics concert in the Austinmer chapel, guitar teacher Nigel Jones will also be sharing some original solo guitar music he...
Program launched for World Music Therapy Week – Nominated for Award
Last year WollCon and Cram Foundation announced a new collaboration during World Music Therapy Week. We were thrilled to be Finalists in the...
Get Them Young songs launched
WollCon Women composers and ChiME teachers launch Get Them Young! songs.WollCon celebrated International Women’s Day this year (8th March) with the...
Music Therapists at AMTA National Conference
The Australian Music Therapy Association held its 49th National Conference & Professional Development Seminars (PDS) at Western Sydney...
Our new Jazz Lead: David Rodriguez
WollCon welcomes Jazz Freedman Award nominee, musician, performer, composer and teacher David Rodriguez as our new Jazz Program Lead.David has...
Remembering our First Honorary Principal: Mr Jim Powell
We were saddened to hear the news of WollCon’s founding principal – Mr Jim Powell who passed away peacefully on Friday 16th August, aged 94 years....
JAZZ Workshop sharpens skills
Daisy Slater and Saskia McIntyre have participated in a workshop to support young women who would like to pursue a future in jazz music. The 8 week...
CROw celebrates 10 years in 2024
When the Curious Rendition Orchestra (CROw) started in 2014 performing their first gig at Wongawilli Hall nobody knew that it would last as long as...
New Singing Group for People Living with Dementia & Others
WollCon started a new singing group for 2024, especially for seniors, people living with dementia and their care partners. It's called the BUSHLARKS...
Stephen Zantiotis – a Life well lived
On 29th June this year we hosted a very special concert - “A classical Journey Around the World” - featuring the newly named WollCon Symphony...
WollCon CEO appointed to UK Festival
Following David Francis’ appointment as CEO of the Three Choirs Festival in the UK, WollCon will be seeking a new Chief Executive to lead Wollongong...
Flute Ensemble Texas Tour and Fundraiser
Our wonderful flautists, were invited to the USA for the 52nd National Flute Association (NFA) Convention.They were selected to perform a program of...
Our Big Weekend of Music
We ended June with a bang! WollCon scheduled 2 days of music and song for the last weekend of June (29th and 30th). Incredible entertainment for the...
Improvising and Music Therapy
Music Therapist and musician Jack Tickner talks about the longest running improvised musical project he’s been involved in (‘Wollongong’ the band)...
BSYO in Dapto before Bali tour
Fresh from their Red Shield Appeal concert with Wollongong Salvos, BSYO showcased emerging talent with legendary classical music for families in and...
Saskia Wins Wollongong Youth Award
Congratulations to WollCon student Saskia McIntyre who was recognised for her efforts and contributions to our community, as part of the Wollongong...
Celebrating and acknowledging staff
We would like to acknowledge the incredible contribution of important staff members who left WollCon at the end of last term. This page is a...
Double Bass Ensemble welcoming new students
The Meyer Double Bass Ensemble, led by Ethan Ireland, provides a strong musical foundation for young students (aged 7 years and over). The double...
Hana and Ilaria begin a new journey at Sydney Con
While their music journey at WollCon comes to a close, a new door opens for both Hana Lee and Ilaria Ramirez at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music....
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