Central Coast Conservatorium of Music

Central Coast Philharmonia & Central Coast Youth Orchestra | Requiem for the Living
2025-08-23 19:45 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Blackwall Road, Woy Woy, NSW, 2256, Australia
Requiem for the Living is a choral composition in five movements by Dan Forrest, completed in 2013, an extended setting of the Requiem. The composer writes that his piece tells “a narrative just as much for the living, and their own struggle with pain and sorrow, as for the dead.”

Be prepared to let this music speak to your heart and to allow the silence to hover over you. The musical score lays groundwork passion with careful crafting of the forces arranged in a composition that makes this 40-minute work become an extended prayer for healing.

The Central Coast Philharmonia combines with the Central Coast Youth Orchestra to pour their musical gifts into this work under the amazing hand of Patrick Brennan.

A musical endeavour that is needed in the world today in times of grief and unrest – Requiem for the Living will hover over you transporting the listener on a journey of healing and peace.
Concert Details

Date: Saturday 23 August 2025
Time: 7:45 PM
Location: St John the Baptist Catholic Church – 125 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy
Tickets: Requiem for the Living

HSC Performance Practice Opportunity
2025-09-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
About this Opportunity
Students preparing for their HSC are invited to take part in a special practice opportunity in Robert Knox Hall. Each student can register for a private 30-minute timeslot between 9.00am and 2.00pm to rehearse their HSC repertoire in a supportive environment.
Supervised by one of our senior teachers, these sessions are designed to give students the opportunity to practice, refine their pieces and build confidence ahead of their assessment.
Please Note: When registering, students should select only one timeslot to allow fair access for all participants.
Register for this opportunity here

NSSWE Spring Music Festival | Senior, Junior & Primary Wind Ensembles
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | The Concourse Chatswood, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
About This Event
Our Senior, Junior and Primary Wind Ensembles will be proudly representing the Conservatorium at the NSSWE Spring Music Festival on Saturday, 13 September 2025 at The Concourse, Chatswood.
The Northern Sydney Symphonic Wind Ensemble (NSSWE) Spring Music Festival is a four-day celebration of music (11–14 September), showcasing talented young musicians from across New South Wales. While the festival runs over multiple days, our ensembles will be featured in the following concerts on Saturday, 13 September:

Concert 1 – 10:00amJunior Wind Ensemble (Kevin Smith)

Concert 2 – 1:00pmPrimary Wind Ensemble (Phillip Rutherford)Senior Wind Ensemble (Patrick Brennan & E-Yang Liu)

This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to perform on a professional stage and share the experience with ensembles from all over the state. Families and friends are warmly encouraged to attend and support our performers.
Tickets
Tickets for each concert are now on sale through the following channels:
– Purchase in person: At the Concourse Box Office (open 1 hour prior to each concert)
– Purchase via phone: 02 8075 8100
– Purchase online: https://aucentury.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/153556
A two-show pass is also available if you would like to purchase a ticket to more than one performance – https://aucentury.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesubscription/153639

Guitar Department Concert - Term 3
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
About the concert:
Join us for an afternoon of guitar music as students of all ages take the stage in the Robert Knox Hall, performing a vibrant mix of styles and grnes.
This intimate concerrt will feature studets of Guy Strazz and Steve Smillie, showcasing their talents in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
The event is open to all one-to-one guitar students, including those who may be stepping onto the stage for the very first time.
Date: Thursday, September 18th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Robert Knox Hall – 45 Mann Street, Gosford
Registration and Ticket information:
This concert is open for anyone to attend, whether you know one of the performers or not – we encourage anyone to come along to support our talented students!
Guitar Students of Guy Strazz or Steve Smillie – Talk to your teacher about registering to play in this concert – we encourage ALL guitar students to perform whether you are a seasoned performer or have never performed in front of an audience before.
This concert is a fantastic way to gain performance experience in front of a supportive audience!

Term 3 Student Concert Series
2025-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Our Term 3 Student Concert will be held in the beautiful Robert Knox Hall on the 20th of September at 4:00pm.
About our Student Concerts
Our Student Concert Series is an opportunity for Central Coast Conservatorium one-to-one students to perform with an accompanists for an appreciative audience in front of family and friends and a great opportunity to practise for upcoming AMEB exams!
This performance opportunity is open to all our one-to-one students who either learn at the Con or in our Schools Program, giving students of all ages and ability the experience of playing their instrument or singing with an accompanist in front of an audience while learning tips on performance technique and stagecraft.
Tertiary students can choose to perform in these daytime concerts or the adult soiree.
We encourage all our students to take up this excellent opportunity, to help hone their craft and discover the joy of performing for others.
Past Student Concerts have included violinists as young as five up to high-school aged, brass and wind students, contemporary guitar students and adult bassoon and vocal students.
This concert is free for all audience members.

Registrations for our Term 3 Student Concert have now closed.
Please email lilli.barnes@cccmusic.nsw.edu for any late registrations.

The accompanist for the performances will be Gerard Nicholls.

Adult Soiree Evening
2025-09-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Central Coast Conservatorium of Music
Registrations for the Term 3 Adult Soiree is now open – click here to register
Adult students of the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music will take to the stage at Robert Knox Hall for an intimate concert for family and friends.
The accompanist for the performances will be Gerard Nicholls. His contact details will be provided to students upon registration.
From vocalist to instrumental musicians, we are proud to have a growing cohort of adult one-to-one music students at Central Coast Conservatorium of Music. Our Adult Soiree Concerts, held once a term, give our student who are aged 18 and over an opportunity to hone their performance skills and feel the enjoyment of playing or singing in front of a live audience with accompaniment.
Hear a range of musical styles and genres, from musical showstoppers and contemporary jazz numbers to classical pieces and pop hits.
From 7pm at Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford.
The concert is free for audience members.
Registrations for the Adult soiree will close on September 14th, 2025.

Symphony Central Coast | Prodigies Concerto Competition
2025-09-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Central Coast Grammar School, Erina Heights, NSW, Australia
The concerto as a vehicle for virtuosic display flourished during the 19th Century, becoming increasingly complex and ambitious works. While performances of typical concerto in the baroque era lasted about ten minutes, those by Beethoven, for example, could last half an hour or longer. Concertos from all ages, since their development in late 1600s, have remained a conspicuous and important part of the repertoire for concert performances and recordings and this concert will feature the four soloists chosen from the Symphony Central Coast Concerto Competition.
To celebrate the 100th concert by the University of New South Wales Orchestra, Joe Wolfe was given a simple brief: write a piece that was 4 or 5 minutes of fun, using everybody, and to not take up much rehearsal time. The result, Circle of Fourths was inspired by the opening notes of the choral Old Hundredth, (so named because its words are from Psalm 100), and a desire to explore the melodic and harmonic possibilities of successive intervals of fourths.
In Verdi’s opera Aida, Radames leads the Egyptian army on its return following the victory over the Ethiopians. Music that reflected triumph, victory and great joy was needed and Verdi obliged, giving us the succinctly named Grand March.

Date: 21 September, 2.30pm
Location: Central Coast Grammar School | Performing Arts Centre
Tickets: https://auccgs.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/143346

Vocal Department Classical Concert
2025-09-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Join us for an evening of timeless elegance as our vocal students present a curated program of classical repertoire. This concert celebrates the rich traditions of classical vocal music and the artistry of our emerging performers.
Date: Thursday, September 25thLocation: Robert Knox Hall – 45 Mann Street, GosfordTime: 6:30 PM
From soaring harmonies to dynamic group performances, this concert will be a true showcase of vocal artistry, bringing together singers from across our Vocal Department. Expect an evening filled with breathtaking collaborations and heartwarming moments!
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/vocal-department-classical-concert

Term 3 Premier Ensembles Concert
2025-09-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
About Our Premier Ensembles Concert
Join Central Coast Conservatorium of Music for our end-of-term 3 Premier Ensembles Concert at Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford on 26 September.
This celebration of music is a highlight of the Central Coast Conservatorium’s events calendar, and includes performances from the Central Coast Youth Orchestra, our three wind ensembles – the Primary Wind Ensemble, Junior Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Wind Ensemble – as well as the Children’s and Youth Choir.
Come and see our wonderful young musicians from our flagship ensembles perform a selection of pieces with our conductors Patrick Brennan, E-Yang Liu, Kevin Smith and Phillip Rutherford.
Tickets $25, Under-16s free.
Concert Details
Date: Friday, 26 September 2025
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Central Coast Leagues Club – 1 Dane Drive, Gosford
Ticket Link: https://events.humanitix.com/premier-ensembles-concert-trxk8y6f

A Fiddlers Feast
2025-09-28 14:00 - 17:00 | NSW
Presented by Patron Charmian Gadd and the CCCoM
Join us on Sunday, 28 September as master violinist and Patron of the Central Coast Conservatorium, Charmian Gadd, proudly joins us to present A Fiddler’s Feast, a celebration of all things violin.
This is no ordinary concert, it’s an immersive musical experience right here in the heart of Gosford.

Be captivated by Mattieu Arama, Concertmaster of Opera Australia, performing some of the most thrilling and beautiful solos from the operatic repertoire accompanied by Phillip Shovk

Enjoy a special screening from Handel’s Julius Caesar, featuring violinist Tony Gault and countertenor Grahame Pushee

Experience the brilliance of Brian Hong from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, dazzling audiences with Paganini and more accompanied by Ying Ho

Be inspired by performances from talented young musicians

The celebration continues with informal violin performances, where you’ll have the chance to see and even try these exquisite instruments. Violin makers and collectors will also showcase a fascinating display of rare and historic violins, some new and some hundreds of years old.
The afternoon concludes with light refreshments in the Conservatorium Courtyard. It’s the perfect chance to connect with fellow music lovers and community members.
Everyone is welcome! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event that honours the artistry, history and magic of the violin.
About Ticketing:
This is a pay what you can event. We invite you to choose your own ticket price, with contributions of $20 or more recommended to support the the performers and music education programs for young people at the Conservatorium. Tickets and donations can also be made at the door.
You can purchase tickets HERE.
Date: Sunday 28 September
Time: 2.00pm
Location: Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street Gosford

Children's School Holiday Music Program
2025-10-07 09:00 - 2025-10-10 17:30 | Central Coast Conservatorium of Music
Join us for a fun-filled School Holiday Music Program created for young musicians aged 5 to 10 years old. Step into three magical days of music making where every child becomes an explorer on their very own musical adventure. Sing, play, create and perform these holidays at the Con!
Across 3 inspiring days of workshops, students will:

Grow their confidence in beat, rhythm and pitch
Explore music through games, improv and creativity
Hands-on learning Keyboard, Ukulele and Recorder (plusan intro to violin for Levels 2 + 3)
Build confidence singing together in our performance space
Make new friends, have a joyful time and make memories
Prepare a final showcase performance for family and friends on the final day

Which Level is suitable for your child/ren?
Level 1: ages 5-6 (Kindergarten)
Level 2: ages 6-7 (Year 1)
Level 3: ages 7-8 (Year 2)
CMP Express: ages 8-10 (Years 3 & 4)
Event Details
Price: $97.50 for the full three days!
When: Second Week of School Holidays – Tues 7, Thurs 9 and Fri 10 October
Where: 45 Mann Street, Gosford
Ticket link: Via Humanatix
Class options & times:

Level 1: 9.00am – 10.30am
Level 2: 11.00am – 12.30pm
Level 3: 1.30pm – 3.00pm
CMP Express: 3.30pm – 5.30pm

This is a complete three-day program and attendance at all sessions is essential. Children will be building on skills throughout the program, culminating in a showcase performance at the conclusion of program.
Please pack water bottle and suitable snacks (if required) for your child/ren.
Register here.

Gossy Weekender: 2025 VIP Launch Party
2025-10-31 17:30 - 18:30 | Central Coast Conservatorium of Music
You’re invited to celebrate the launch of Gossy Weekender 2025! We’re lighting up the streets again for another unforgettable celebration of live music, art, and community in Gosford!
Join us for an exclusive VIP Launch Party at the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music on Friday 31 October, 5:30 – 6:30pm, with light refreshments and Friday night chilled spring tunes from DJ Moody Tiger Pants.
This is a FREE event. Please secure your spot as registrations are limited.
Event Details
Location: Central Coast Conservatorium – Courtyard
Date: Friday 31 October 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Registration: VIP Launch Party
Afterwards, stay for a special jazz concert featuring Ohh Bee Three with guest Nick Garbett and the Con’s Jazz Ensemble, or explore one of the other fantastic events happening as part of Gossy Weekender.
Interested? Click Here
Gossy Weekender
Friday 31 October – Sunday 2 November 2025
60+ artists across 20 venues in Gosford CBD
gossyweekender.com

Gossy Weekender: Ohh Bee Three x Nick Garbet + the Conservatorium Jazz Ensemble
2025-10-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Central Coast Conservatorium of Music
Gossy Weekender, Central Coast Conservatorium and IMCC present:
The Ohh Bee Three x Nick Garbet supported by the Conservatorium’s Jazz Ensemble
Date: Friday, 31 October
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The Ohh Bee Three is a dynamic jazz trio featuring top talent from Australia’s music scene. Guitarist Aaron “Baz” Flower brings virtuosic flair from projects like Danaides and his solo work AKA BAZ. Bassist Matthew Lamb adds depth with his versatile style, shaped by his Sydney Conservatorium training and cross-genre experience. Drummer Toby Hall, a veteran of 30+ recordings, rounds out the trio with his rich history of performing alongside jazz greats at international festivals.
Nick Garbet is a celebrated Australian trumpeter, composer, and bandleader known for his warm tone and inventive style. A founding member of acclaimed groups like The Vampires and Garfish, Nick blends jazz with global influences, earning him the prestigious Freedman Jazz Fellowship in 2018. He has performed internationally and continues to shape Australia’s jazz scene through performance, recording, and education.
The Central Coast Conservatorium Jazz Ensemble is a diverse performance group open to high school and adult musicians. Under the direction of Ash Turner, members explore jazz harmony, improvisation, and repertoire that includes jazz standards, blues and soulful grooves. The ensemble performs regularly at public concerts and serves as a platform for emerging local talent to grow as jazz artists.
This is a FREE event. Secure your spot using this link: Click Here

Gossy Weekender
Friday 31 October – Sunday 2 November 2025
60+ artists across 20 venues in Gosford CBD
gossyweekender.com

2026 Schools Program: Online Parent Information Evening
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Online: Zoom
Enrolments are now open for our 2026 Schools Program. Keen to find out more? Join our online Parent Information Session and our Schools Administrator, Vicki Harris will be available to run through the program details and answer any questions you may have.
Is your child ready to discover the joy of making music? Our In Schools Program gives students the opportunity to learn an instrument, play in a band and build confidence, all during the school day.
Led by our passionate teachers, the program runs across selected primary schools on the Central Coast and offers an inspiring, fun and social introduction to music.
The Central Coast Conservatorium School Band program offers:

Hands on learning in one-to-one or small group lessons at school with experienced Conservatorium teachers
Learn to play in a group environment during whole band rehearsals with Conservatorium conductors
Performance opportunities at school and external events
Opportunities to make new friends, have a joyful time and make memories

Zoom Registration Link: http://bit.ly/3Ll8Jgp

Central Coast Concert Band | Symphonic Resonance
2025-11-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Gosford Anglican Church, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
The Central Coast Concert Band are excited to be joined by guests, the Central Coast Conservatorium’s Senior Wind Ensemble, members from the Northern Sydney Symphonic Wind Ensemble and some local musicians for this exploration into the complex sounds that inspire true harmony.
A feature of this concert will be the music by Frank Ticheli – Angels in the Architecture.
We look forward to seeing you at this concert.
Proudly supported by the Central Coast Conservatorium and Central Coast Council.
Concert Details
Date: Saturday, November 22
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Gosford Anglican Church
Tickets: Symphonic Resonance

Symphony Central Coast | A Grand Day Out
2025-11-23 | Central Coast Grammar School, Erina Heights, NSW, Australia
Join Symphony Central Coast for a magical music and cinema experience on Sunday, 23 November. Two short films: Wallace & Gromit – A Grand Day Out and The Snowman will be accompanied by a full orchestra. Plus enjoy music from How to Train Your Dragon and Dr Who.
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a young Viking, initially dismissed as a clumsy and underweight misfit, soon becomes renowned as a brave dragons expert, defending his home as leader of a flying corps of dragon riders. In How to Train Your Dragon, he captures his first dragon and befriends it, teaming up to destroy the gargantuan dragon Red Death.
Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out. To replenish their depleted supply of cheese, inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit travel to the moon in a homemade rocket-ship. They discover a coin-operated alien robot which causes havoc. Can our heroes safely return to earth or will the robot have the final say?
The Snowman. A young boy builds a snowman in his back garden on Christmas Eve. The snowman magically comes to life at midnight and takes the boy on a magical adventure to the North Pole where they meet Santa Claus. This is a story filled with laughter, wonder and sadness – an instant holiday classic!
Concert Details
Date: Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Central Coast Grammar School | Performing Arts Centre
Tickets: A Grand Day Out

Central Coast Philharmonia | Vivaldi Gloria
2025-11-29 19:30 - 21:30 | St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Blackwall Road, Woy Woy, NSW, 2256, Australia
The Central Coast Philharmonia is proud to present Vivaldi Gloria and other choral masterpieces!
The hugely popular Vivaldi Gloria has been described as one of the most incredibly cheerful works ever written!
Vivaldi instructed, directed and wrote music for the orchestra and choir at the Ospedale della Pietà, a school for orphaned girls in Venice. Under his teachings, these women developed a wide reputation for their fine musicianship. No surprise to find we have three beautiful female soloists to listen to in the Vivaldi Gloria!
In this performance, the Central Coast Philharmonia is thrilled to be joined by some members of the AHE (Australian Haydn Ensemble) Alchemy Ensemble. This group is an initiative of the AHE that provides a unique mentoring opportunity for emerging instrumentalists.
The choir will also perform other exceptional choral masterpieces including Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus and Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Bach.
Musical Director and conductor Patrick Brennan brings together the Central Coast Philharmonia, members of AHE Alchemy and soloists to create this not-to-be-missed concert!
Concert Details
Date: Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: St John the Baptist Catholic Church – 125 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy
Tickets: Vivaldi Gloria

Phoenix Collective | At the Grave of Beethoven
2025-11-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Karen Tanaka – ‘At the Grave of Beethoven’
Leoš Janáček – String Quartet no 1 ‘Kreutzer Sonata’
Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet no 3

Works inspired by Beethoven, the titan of string quartet composition, are featured in the final program of the year. Japanese composer Karen Tanaka pays tribute to his influence in her thoughtful work ‘At the Grave of Beethoven’, referencing material from Beethoven’s String Quartet no 3 in particular. Czech composer Janáček’s impassioned quartet also has its origin in Beethoven’s work at one remove, taking as its inspiration Tolstoy’s angst-ridden story The Kreutzer Sonata.

Purchase tickets for this event HERE

Vocal Department Jazz and Pop Concert
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Join us for an evening of rhythm and flair as our vocal students take the stage with a curated program of jazz and pop repertoire. This concert celebrates the vibrant energy of contemporary vocal music and the creativity of our emerging performers.
Date: Wednesday, December 3rdLocation: Robert Knox Hall – 45 Mann Street, GosfordTime: 6:30 PM
From smooth jazz ballads to upbeat pop hits, this concert will be a showcase of versatility and vocal expression, bringing together singers from across our Vocal Department. Expect an evening filled with infectious grooves, memorable melodies, and unforgettable collaborations!
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/central-coast-conservatorium-vocal-department-jazz-and-pop-concert

Conspirito Flute Ensemble Annual Concert
2025-12-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
The Conspirito Community Flute Ensemble is comprised of a group of adult-aged flute enthusiasts who come together once a month to make some beautiful music. Join us for an afternoon of incredible flute performances!

Concert Details
Date: Saturday 6 December 2025
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Central Coast Conservatorium | Robert Knox Hall
Website: Conspirito Flute Ensemble Annual Concert
Entry by Donation: 100% of donations received will be donated to Coast Shelter.

Term 4 Premier Ensembles Christmas Concert
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
About Our Premier Ensembles Concert
Join Central Coast Conservatorium of Music for our end-of-year Premier Ensembles Christmas Concert at Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford on Saturday 6 December.
This celebration of music is a highlight of the Central Coast Conservatorium’s events calendar, and includes performances from the Central Coast Youth Orchestra, our three wind ensembles – the Primary Wind Ensemble, Junior Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Wind Ensemble – as well as the Children’s and Youth Choir.
Come and see our wonderful young musicians from our flagship ensembles perform a selection of pieces with our conductors Patrick Brennan, E-Yang Liu, Kevin Smith, and Phillip Rutherford.
Tickets $25, Under-16s free.
Concert Details
Date: Saturday, 6 December 2025
Time: 7.00PM
Location: Central Coast Leagues Club – 1 Dane Drive, Gosford
Ticket Link: https://events.humanitix.com/premier-ensembles-2025-christmas-concert

Jazz Ensembles Concert
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Join us for an evening of swing, soul, and improvisation as the Central Coast Jazz Ensemble and Intro to Improv students take the stage under the direction of Ashley Turner.
This end-of-term concert will celebrate the rich traditions of jazz, featuring timeless standards, blues, and infectious grooves. From smooth ballads to high-energy improvisations, the program showcases the creativity, skill, and passion of our emerging jazz musicians.
Date: Monday, December 8thLocation: Robert Knox Hall – 45 Mann Street, GosfordTime: 7:00pm PM
Come and experience the vibrant sounds of jazz and support the next generation of performers in an unforgettable evening of music-making.

Guitar Department Concert - Term 4
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
About the concert:
Join us for a night of guitar music as students of all ages take the stage in the Robert Knox Hall, performing a vibrant mix of styles and genres.
This intimate concert will feature students of Guy Strazz and Steve Smillie, showcasing their talents in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
The event is open to all one-to-one guitar students, including those who may be stepping onto the stage for the very first time.
Date: Thursday, December 11th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Robert Knox Hall – 45 Mann Street, Gosford
Registration and Ticket information:
This concert is open for anyone to attend, whether you know one of the performers or not – we encourage anyone to come along to support our talented students!
Guitar Students of Guy Strazz or Steve Smillie – Talk to your teacher about registering to play in this concert – we encourage ALL guitar students to perform whether you are a seasoned performer or have never performed in front of an audience before.
This concert is a fantastic way to gain performance experience in front of a supportive audience!

String Ensembles Concert
2025-12-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Students from the Central Coast Con Strings Program take to the stage for an intimate and inspiring concert. Featuring performances from Mini Strings, Junior Strings, Chamber Ensemble, and Senior String Ensemble, under the direction of esteemed teachers Karina Hollands and Marina Jenkins.
Participation in this event is exclusively for students in our Saturday Strings Program.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/1LX5N7ES9TQZZTQ58
When: Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 PMWhere: Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, GosfordFree entry! Friends, family, and the community are warmly invited to attend and support our talented string students. The concert is expected to conclude around 3:00 PM.

Term 4 Student Concert Series
2025-12-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Our Term 4 Student Concert will be held in the beautiful Robert Knox Hall on the 13th of September at 4:00pm and 6:00pm (subject to registration numbers).
About our Student Concerts
Our Student Concert Series is an opportunity for Central Coast Conservatorium one-to-one students to perform with an accompanist for an audience of friends and family, providing a great opportunity to practise for upcoming AMEB exams!
This performance opportunity is open to all our one-to-one students, whether they learn at the Con or in our Schools Program. It provides students of all ages and abilities with the experience of playing their instrument or singing with an accompanist in front of an audience, while learning tips on performance technique and stagecraft.
Tertiary students can choose to perform in these daytime concerts or the adult soiree.
We encourage all our students to take up this excellent opportunity to refine their craft and discover the joy of performing for others.
Past Student Concerts have included violinists as young as five and up to high school-aged students, as well as brass and wind students, contemporary guitar students, and adult bassoon and vocal students.
This concert is free for all audience members.
Registrations for our Term 4 Student Concerts – https://forms.gle/osUwuHbRvxWUDLVu6

Adult Soirée Evening
2025-12-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Central Coast Conservatorium of Music
Registrations for the Term 4 Adult Soiree will open once Term 4 commences.
Adult students of the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music will take to the stage at Robert Knox Hall for an intimate concert for family and friends.
From vocalist to instrumental musicians, we are proud to have a growing cohort of adult one-to-one music students at Central Coast Conservatorium of Music. Our Adult Soiree Concerts, held once a term, give our student who are aged 18 and over an opportunity to hone their performance skills and feel the enjoyment of playing or singing in front of a live audience with accompaniment.
Hear a range of musical styles and genres, from musical showstoppers and contemporary jazz numbers to classical pieces and pop hits.
From 7pm at Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford.
The concert is free for audience members.
Registrations Link for the Adult Soirée – https://forms.gle/osUwuHbRvxWUDLVu6

Term 1, 2026 Begins
2026-01-30 | Central Coast Conservatorium of Music
We warmly welcome our students, families, teachers, supporters and community back to the Conservatorium.

Regularly scheduled classes return on Friday, the 30th of January.

Staff PD Day
2026-01-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Central Coast Conservatorium of Music
Personal Development Day – Staff Only
School development days are used by schools to build on the knowledge and skills of our teachers, school leaders and school administrative support staff through a targeted professional learning program.
The Staff Development Days will operate between the hours of 10 am – 1 pm. Students with timetabled lessons on Friday the 30th will continue at their regular time.

Dialectic + Rose White
2026-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Live Audio-Visual Performance | Dialectic + Rose White
Local drummer and electronic artist Dialectic has a completely unique sound and live performance. Dialectic has performed extensively, incorporating electronica, acoustic drums and visuals.
Dialectic has released several recordings via independent Victorian-based label Milk Thistle Records and continues to experiment in order to help create a ‘soundtrack’ live experience.
Dialectic is honoured to perform/curate this show at the Central Coast Conservatorium Of Music while raising money for Headspace youth mental health services.
Rose White is a Newcastle-based artist whose musical journey has made a sudden shift… from indie/folk to dance/ambient music within a few months!
Rose has been experimenting with live DJing at festivals and shows, using a loop station to record vocals and violin, then moving a groove box to play samples and beats.
Keep an eye out for new music from Rose White – big things are coming.

$10 Entry goes towards Headspace Mental Health Services
Headspace is a national youth mental health service for young people aged 12-26yrs as well as their families and caregivers.
On the Central Coast Headspace have three sites: Gosford, Wyong and Lake Haven.
The focus of Headspace is on the four ‘pillars’ of wellbeing for young people: mental health, physical/sexual health, drug/alcohol and employment/study support.
Headspace can provide support via GPs, nurses,
psychologists/social workers, D&A clinicians and employment workers. All services are free and confidential, and young people and/or families can self-refer.
