Helpmann Academy

May is here, and it’s a big month! From funding opportunities to live music, awards and a behind-the-scenes masterclass, plenty is happening this month at Helpmann Academy. What’s on: • First Nations Award 2026 opened TODAY • Development Grants 2026 opened TODAY • Jazz Masterclass with Troy Roberts • Troy Roberts in Concert: An Afternoon of Jazz Whether you’re looking to apply, learn or experience... get involved! Head to the link in our bio for all the details. 📸 @motuscollective by @siaduff #helpmannacademy #emergingcreatives #adelaidearts #artsopportunities #jazzadelaide

This annual appeal time, thanks to the incredible support of the Helpmann Future Fund’s Founding Donors and @creative.australia , you can triple the impact of your donation. This means every $1 you give, becomes $3. Donating to the Helpmann Future Fund helps build long-term support for generations to come. As an endowment fund, giving towards the Fund means you can help ensure that there is support for emerging creatives for years to come. But don’t forget – you can always give to support the immediate needs of emerging creatives by donating to our programs and opportunities. Give today. Shape tomorrow. Link in bio for more. 🩷🩵💛 We would like to extend our gratitude to the Founding Donors of the Helpmann Future Fund: Christopher & Christine Guille Grosset Gaia Foundation Sam & Margo Hill-Smith Philippe & Diana Jaquillard K&S Langley Family Lang Family Foundation LK Law Paul & Fatima McHugh David McKee AO & Pam McKee Nick Ross & The Ross Family With special thanks to @creative.australia @philanthropyaus | @sa.giving.week | @saphilanthropynetwork

This is Alexander Flood, one of Australia’s commanding beat-masters, possessing a unique and finessed arsenal of groove, power, and expertise on the drums. Through Helpmann Academy’s support in the early stages of his career, he was able to produce his earliest recordings and releases, building a strong portfolio as an artist. It’s a reminder that the right support at the right time can shape not just a project, but an entire career pathway. This is an impact worth discovering. @alexander_flood 🎥: @blackaperture.com.au

Today, ten outstanding emerging jazz musicians were recognised at Helpmann Academy’s ‘Troy Roberts In Concert: An Afternoon of Jazz’, with a total of $37,000 in awards supporting the next generation of South Australian artists as they take the next step in their professional careers. 🎷✨ Featuring an incredible performance by three-time GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Troy Roberts @mistertoyrobot , the event celebrated not only exceptional musical talent, but the power of investment in emerging artists through the generous support of our award donors and partners. This week in the lead-up to the event, students and recent graduates also took part in many workshops, rehearsals and masterclasses with Troy, gaining invaluable industry insight and world-class mentorship. Swipe through to meet the 2026 award recipients and celebrate their incredible achievements! 🎶 #helpmannacademy #southaustralianarts #emergingcreatives #jazz

Our Open Masterclass with @mistertoyrobot last night was incredible! Three talented ensembles from the Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts and Playford International College took to the stage 🎷✨ Lots of collaboration, thoughtful feedback from Troy, and seriously impressive musicianship. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for such a special evening ahead of ‘Troy Roberts In Concert: An Afternoon of Jazz’ tomorrow at UKARIA. 🎶 #jazz #helpmannacademy #emergingartists #emergingcreatives

We’re so excited to welcome @mistertoyrobot to Scott Theatre tonight for a special Open Masterclass ahead of this weekend’s sold out Troy Roberts In Concert: An Afternoon of Jazz at @ukariaculturalcentre 🎷 Yesterday’s closed Masterclass with students from Adelaide University’s Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts @elderconjazz was a great opportunity for students to fine-tune the fundamentals. Tonight, experience Troy sharing his approach to improvisation, musicianship, band-leading and life as a professional jazz artist. 🎶 Open Masterclass with Troy Roberts 🗓️ Tonight ⏱️ 4:30pm – 6:30pm 📍 Scott Theatre, Adelaide University Final tickets available via the link in bio 🔗

“You should just give it a go, because the feeling you get from it is worth more than the money”, Ben Jefferies, Private Banker at @macquariegroup As Ben knows, giving can have as much of an impact on emerging creatives as it can on those who give. It can transform your relationship with the arts, as you see first-hand the difference support can have for creatives at the beginning of their career. Discover this feeling for yourself, as right now your impact can go even further. Thanks to triple-matched funding from the Founding Donors of the Helpmann Future Fund and Creative Australia’s Plus1 program, every $1 you give becomes $3. Give today. Shape tomorrow. Link in bio. 📹: @blackaperture.com.au

I saw a thing recently that mentioned something about the idea that culture is down wind of art. The statement was delivered in a way that it was meant as a sort of hot-take. Like maybe they felt most people feel art is down wind of culture. The debate (if you want to call it that) about the value of art and it's effect on culture seems trivial to say the least. I mean, of course I'm bias. Of course I want to think of art as having inherent value for a society, I believe it both reflects and shapes cultures and its value lays in the mutual exchange. It's the whole "Art imitating life / life imitating art" thing. It's hard to ignore the inseparable relationship between Roman society and its art. They are each as product of the other and have shaped the other in return. "Protect And Serve" 45x60cm Oil on wood panel 2026 @britishschoolatrome @helpmannacademy @accadromania

@mistertoyrobot has been working with students from Adelaide University’s Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts at @elderconjazz this week ahead of our ‘Afternoon of Jazz’ at @ukariaculturalcentre this weekend! Today was a chance for the musicians to attend a closed Masterclass with Troy to learn his tips and tricks for working with his beloved instrument! 🎷 Tomorrow we have an exciting Open Masterclass with Troy that is open to the public! If you haven’t booked your ticket, now is the time! Link in bio 🔗

Every $1 you give this annual appeal time can become $3 thanks to the generous support of the Helpmann Future Fund’s Founding Donors and @creative.australia ’s Plus1 program. By donating to Helpmann Academy programs and opportunities, you can provide immediate support through grants, awards, mentorships, residencies and professional development opportunities. Or, by contributing to the Helpmann Future Fund, you can help build long-term support for generations to come. As an endowment fund, the Helpmann Future Fund is designed to help ensure emerging creatives continue to be supported well into the future. ✨ Learn more and give today via the link in our bio. We would like to extend our gratitude to the Founding Donors of the Helpmann Future Fund: Christopher & Christine Guille Grosset Gaia Foundation Sam & Margo Hill-Smith Philippe & Diana Jaquillard K&S Langley Family Lang Family Foundation LK Law Paul & Fatima McHugh David McKee AO & Pam McKee Nick Ross & The Ross Family With special thanks to Creative Australia

The Helpmann Academy First Nations Award is now open, with $5,000 available to support your next creative project, mentorship, professional development opportunity or new idea! Last year’s recipient,@jack_langford_ used the award to support the post-production of his documentary Beyond Borders, exploring the relationship between archaeology and Indigenous peoples through stories shared at the World Archaeology Congress in Darwin. Open to eligible First Nations emerging creatives from Adelaide University and Flinders University, the award supports projects and opportunities that further creative practice and career development over 12 months. Interested applicants are encouraged to book a chat with our Program Manager, Toni Wills, before applying. Applications close Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm ACST! The First Nations Award is proudly supported by @sa_powernetworks . 📸: (1) Image supplied by the artist. (2 & 3) Dylan McCarthy. #helpmannacademy #firstnationscreatives #emergingcreatives #southaustralianarts

Apply for up to $3,000 to support your next creative project, mentorship, professional development opportunity or big idea. ✨ Helpmann Academy Development Grants are now open to eligible emerging creatives, supporting projects, research, skill-building, mentorships and career development opportunities. Past recipients have travelled internationally for mentorships, developed new work and expanded their creative practice through the support of a Development Grant. Recent recipient @bryanmayglass May used his grant to attend @pilchuckglassschool in Washington State, developing advanced sculptural glass techniques within an international learning environment. Open to eligible final year students and graduates from Adelaide University and Flinders University within five years of graduation! Interested applicants are encouraged to book a chat with Program Manager Toni Wills before applying. Link in bio! Applications close Sunday 31 May 2026 at 11:59pm ACST. Development Grants are made possible through the generosity of John Phillips and the support of @createsa_ . 📸: @bryanmayglass #helpmannacademy #emergingcreatives #southaustralianarts #creativeopportunities