🎸🔥 Applications are now open for Surround Sound! 🎤🥁🎶
Are you in Years 7 to 12 at a NSW public school in a rural or remote area? Grab your bandmates and enter for your chance to perform on stage! 🌟
🎵 Bands of 2–16 students
🎸 Perform originals or covers
🎤 Any contemporary music style welcome
Finalists will travel to Sydney for workshops, mentoring and live performances at SpecFest as part of Schools Spectacular this November ✨🎬🎼
⏰ Applications close 29 May!
👉 Apply now: artsunit.nsw.edu.au/surround-sound
Surround Sound 2026 is proudly supported by Eclipse Lighting and Sound, SIXT Australia and Turramurra Music.
#EclipseLightingandSound #SIXTAustralia #TurramurraMusic #SurroundSound #SpecFest #NSWDepartmentofEducation #LoveWhereYouLearn #TheArtsUnit
🏅✨ Make a nomination for the 2026 Mary Lopez Medal!
This special award recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to Schools Spectacular, including SpecFest and the Arts. 🎭🎶
Created by the Department of Education in 2014, the Mary Lopez Medal celebrates dedication, creativity, and impact in arts education. 🌟
🔗 Submit your nomination: tinyurl.com/2026-Mary-Lopez-Medal
Help us celebrate those making a difference! 👏✨
#SchoolsSpectacular #Spec26 #MaryLopez #NSWDepartmentofEducation
#TheArtsUnit #LoveWhereYouLearn
🎭✨ Schools Spectacular 2026 ✨🎭
Mark your calendars! 📅
🗓️ 27 and 28 November
📍 Qudos Bank Arena, Homebush
This year’s theme is Original and we can’t wait to showcase the incredible creativity and talent of NSW public school students from across the state 🌟
🎟️ Want to be first in line?
Join the Ticketek waitlist to be notified when tickets go on sale later this year!
👉 Find out more:
artsunit.nsw.edu.au/schools-spectacular
✨ Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of student talent! ✨
#SchoolsSpectacular #OriginalSpec #Spec2026 #NSWDepartmentofEducation #TheArtsUnit #LoveWhereYouLearn
✨ At our Sydney Schools Spectacular auditions, we asked students: 'What does Original mean to you?' 🎤💭
Here’s what they had to say… 👇🔥
#SchoolsSpectacular #SchoolsSpec #Original #NSWDepartmentofEducation #TheArtsUnit #LoveWhereYouLearn
🎬✨ Join the Schools Spectacular Staff Production Team! ✨🎬
NSW public school teachers want to be part of the magic behind the show? 🌟
Be part of the team that brings Schools Spectacular to life, with roles across all areas of production 🎭 From costumes and staging to audio, wellbeing and more, every role plays a vital part in delivering this incredible event.
🙌 Gain valuable professional learning
🎓 Build skills in large-scale production
🤝 Work with passionate educators from across NSW
Whether you're experienced or brand new, we’d love you to apply!
📅 Applications close: Friday 1 May 2026
📧 Questions? [email protected]
👉 Apply now:
artsunit.nsw.edu.au/schools-spectacular/staff-production-team
#SchoolsSpectacular #SpecOriginal #NSWDepartmentofEducation #SchoolsSpec26 #TheArtsUnit #LoveWhereYouLearn
✨ At our recent Sydney Schools Spectacular auditions, we asked students: 'What does Original mean to you?' 🎤💭
Here’s what they had to say… 👇🔥
#SchoolsSpectacular #SchoolsSpec #Original #NSWDepartmentofEducation #TheArtsUnit #LoveWhereYouLearn
✨ At our recent Sydney Schools Spectacular auditions, we asked students: 'What does Original mean to you?' 🎤💭
Here’s what they had to say… 👇🔥
#SchoolsSpectacular #SchoolsSpec #Original #NSWDepartmentofEducation #TheArtsUnit #LoveWhereYouLearn
That’s a wrap on the Regional Featured Vocalist Auditions! The Spec Team had an absolute ball working with these talented young students from the New England Region 🎤
Bring on the Sydney auditions ✈️✨
The Spec Team and these tremendously talented students from the North Coast had an absolute blast at the Live Featured Vocalist auditions in Coffs Harbour 🎤☀️🌊
📍Next stop, Armidale
📺✨ Featured on WIN Riverina last night! ✨📺
Judges were on the lookout for standout young talent across the Riverina as auditions kicked off for one of the state’s biggest shows 🎤🌟
🎶 Talented vocalists travelled to Wagga to audition for a coveted spot in Schools Spectacular, and the energy was incredible! 🙌
🔗 artsunit.nsw.edu.au/schools-spectacular
#SchoolsSpectacular #Riverina #Original #NSWDepartmentofEducation #TheArtsUnit #LoveWhereYouLearn
Live auditions are underway! Here’s a sneak peak of the regional Featured Vocalist auditions in Wagga Wagga at the @riverinaconservatorium 🎤
Next stop,📍Coffs Harbour
