A Casting producer from the Award -winning series “The Piano” for ABC TV has reached out to invite applications from the Central Coast.

The producers have been given the green light to start pre-production on Series 3!!

A note from the producers:

“This series has truly won the hearts of people all across Australia and I am hoping that you may be able to help me find a fantastic cast for our next series. They don’t have to be incredible pianists, but I would love to hear about any heartfelt stories where the piano or a particular piece of music is at the centrepiece of the story.

Of course, we need to also find some incredibly talented pianists as well!”

Students or Musical families from the Central Coast Conservatorium that may like the opportunity to apply for Series 3 please contact Mez on 0430072588 with any questions.

Applications can be submitted at www.pianoaustralia.au | Note-please write MEZ when asked for a Scout Code on the application so that Mez can attend to your application personally.

2026

The Flute Society of NSW organises an annual Eisteddfod for all ages and abilities. The goal is to help all aspiring flute players find a platform to perform and to be inspired by those around them.

WHEN: 16th of August, 2026 | 9:30AM to 4:00PM

WHERE: Newington College Music Department

(between Founders Building and Centenary Hall)

REGISTRATION CLOSES: 31/07/2026

With over $1,000 in prize money to be won, we hope flute players across New South Wales will feel inspired to share with us their artistry and passion!

GUIDELINES and REGISTRATION HERE

This workshop is a unique professional development opportunity in Sydney this September, as part of the Canberra Tango Quintet’s national tour SUMMIT: 50 Years of Piazzolla & Mulligan.

This workshop a natural fit for more advanced wind students seeking performance opportunities and repertoire beyond the classical tradition.

Intensive Tango Workshop for Wind Instruments

We are delighted to present a five-day intensive led by Argentine saxophonist and composer Jorge Retamoza, one of South America’s most distinctive voices in contemporary tango and jazz. Jorge will be joined by members of the Canberra Tango Quintet for an ensemble immersion designed specifically for wind instrument players.

Format
5 days · 15 hours total · Monday to Friday, 6:00–9:00 pm

Dates & Venue
14–18 September 2026
Sydney, NSW

Instruments
Saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, and all wind instruments. No prior tango experience required — a strong level on your instrument is sufficient.

Capacity
Maximum 15 musicians. The workshop will not be repeated in this city.

Registration Fee
$300 AUD per participant.
Full-time students receive a 20% discount ($240 AUD) — to access the student rate, please contact us at [email protected] with a valid student ID and we will invoice directly.
Register now on Humanitix →

About Jorge Retamoza
Jorge Retamoza is an Argentine saxophonist, composer and arranger with nine albums as leader. He is the first Argentine saxophonist to record Piazzolla’s complete Seis Estudios Tanguísticos for solo saxophone, and has premiered major concert works with the Saarbrücken Public Radio Orchestra in Germany. His work bridges tango nuevo, chamber music and jazz improvisation.
Website: www.retamoza.com.ar | Instagram: @jorgeretamoza1

About the Canberra Tango Quintet
Canberra Tango Quintet is a five-piece tango ensemble specialising in the music of Astor Piazzolla and a dynamic range of tango. The ensemble has performed sold-out concerts at the Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Recital Centre, The Street Theatre, and major festivals across Australia.

Information below is also available on the ACMF website here: National Songwriting Competition – ACMF

Entries for the 2026 ACMF National Songwriting Competition are now open! The competition closes at midnight on Monday September 21.

You can enter through the form at this link – https://acmf.com.au/national-songwriting-competition-entry-form/

Please read the terms and conditions at https://acmf.com.au/terms-and-conditions/ before entering.

Thank you so much to all who entered last year – the standard of writing was amazing, and everybody who entered a song deserves respect for making the effort to be creative and original. In an era where AI generated music is becoming commonplace, it’s important to remember that the creative process of songwriting feeds the soul of the writer as much as it does the listener – which you will never achieve with AI!

Categories and prizes for the 2026 competition are listed here National Songwriting Competition – ACMF

Suitably qualified students who are currently working with the Central Coast Youth Orchestra are invited to express interest in having the opportunity to rehearse and perform with Symphony Central Coast.  If you are interested in understanding more about this as a current or future goal, please connect with your teacher and also the Artistic director to let them know so that they can connect you with the orchestra.

Suitably qualified students who are currently working with the Central Coast Youth Orchestra or the Senior Wind Ensemble are invited to express interest in having the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the Central Coast Concert Band.  If you are interested in understanding more about this as a current or future goal, please connect with your teacher and also the Artistic director to let them know so that they can connect you with the concert band.