Welcome, Glen!

A message from the new Artistic Director As most of you may know, the previous Conservatorium Director, Pat Brearley, resigned late last year. After a selection process and a period over the Christmas break as Acting Artistic Director I have now accepted the post of Artistic Director of the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium. The incredibly … Read more >

Air Conditioning Project Complete

Create NSW’s Support Brings a Breath of Fresh Air to Our Cultural and Education Spaces. We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Air Conditioning Replacement Project at the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium, made possible through the generous funding provided by Create NSW. This support has not only improved our physical infrastructure but … Read more >

Thank You Create NSW

The Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium would like to express its sincere gratitude towards Create NSW for the generous funding provided for the Conservatorium Extension Project. This project would not have been possible without the support and financial contribution from Create NSW, and the Coffs Con greatly values the investment made by our state government in … Read more >

Welcome to 2023 at the Coffs Con!

2023 has begun at the Con with a new and exciting energy following a well deserved break over the holiday period. Lessons are underway once more, with new staff finding their groove and returning students settling into the new year. We have the first of three Sunday Series Concerts on March 5, at the special … Read more >

Sunday Concert Series 2023 Launches!

The Coffs Con is thrilled to announce it’s 2023 Sunday Concert Series. Following 5 successful years of chamber music, the 2023 edition of the Sunday Series is filled with world-class musicians and incredible chamber music. Compacted to just three concerts, the ’23 series sees the first visit by Ensemble Liaison in concert 1 with the … Read more >

Scholarships Now Open for 2023 Programs

Scholarships for the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium are officially open for 2023. Applications are invited from students who are looking to continue their musical journey under the expert tuition of Conservatorium teachers. Scholarships are open to students across the Coffs Harbour, Nambucca, and Bellingen Local Government areas.   Scholarships on offer are for school-aged students … Read more >

Coffs Con Success in Coffs Council Community Arts and Cultural Development Grants

The inaugural Coffs Coast Jazz Festival is set to take place this November and will be an immersive three-day celebration of jazz, music education, community and collaboration. Presented by the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium and funded through the Coffs Harbour City Council Community Arts and Cultural Development Grants, the exciting new festival will include three … Read more >

Drew Gilchrist in the World Spotlight

Recently, the Coffs Con was thrilled to hear the news of a past student achieving some exceptional results. Drew Gilchrist is a clarinet player who was at the Coffs Con for a number of years before moving to QLD to study his Bachelor of Music under Paul Dean.Drew was a highly valued member of the … Read more >

DISNEY FROZEN JR

Audition Announcement and Information Come join us for Disney’s Frozen Jr this September! The cast are rehearsing and the show is coming together in spectacular fashion! If you’d like to purchase tickets, please head to our events page here and select the appropriate show and day. Audition information is available below with dates, requirements and … Read more >

JUNIOR ACADEMY PROGRAM LAUNCH

The Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium is excited to announce the launch of the Junior Academy for the First Term of 2021. Directed by Annabelle Swainston, this new ensemble is targeted towards talented, younger players wishing to extend their musical studies with a group of like-minded peers. This will serve as a fantastic learning opportunity for … Read more >