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This year as we celebrate 40 years of the Conservatorium, we also celebrate Lesley Schoer who has recently retired as President and Chair of the Board of Directors at the Conservatorium after 14 years.  Lesley has been an instrumental part of our Conservatorium, serving as Chair of the Board since April 2011, after joining in

Research shows that music for most people plays an important role in in their daily lives whether they are consciously aware of it or not. It is heard in advertising, film, radio, television and at most sporting events. Data also shows that 75 percent of people listen to music for at least an hour each

In October we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Coffs Harbour Conservatorium, and I’m thrilled to be part of such a prestigious and resilient organization at this pivotal moment in its journey. As our visionary plans for the next stage are being to take shape, I’ll be sharing updates to keep you in the loop.

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

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

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

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

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

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