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READY SET PLAY - Help shape the future of play in Casey

We are planning for the future of play spaces across Casey and want to hear from our community.

As our community grows and changes, it’s important that our play space continue to provide welcoming, inclusive, and safe places for people to enjoy. Whether you regularly visit play spaces, visit occasionally or rarely use them, we'd like to hear from your thoughts.

You feedback will help us understand what is valued, identify opportunities for improvement and support future planning for play spaces in Casey.

Ready, Set, Play! | Casey Conversations

Consultation is now open to help shape the future of play in Casey. Closes 19 October 2026.

Melbourne Youth Orchestras 2027 Summer School

Applications have been extended and will now close on Tuesday 22 September. Don’t miss your chance to join hundreds of like-minded musicians at the University of Melbourne Southbank Campus from Monday 11 January to Saturday 16 January for the Melbourne Youth Orchestras 2027 Summer School.

This inspirational week features daily rehearsals across Symphony Orchestras, String Orchestras, Symphonic Bands, and Jazz Orchestras for all skill levels, alongside engaging workshops, surprise guests, and celebratory concerts.

Applications can be found here: Apply now: https://myo.org.au/programs/summer-school/

Summer School Guest Artists

We are thrilled to announce Special Guest artists Roscoe James Irwin (trumpet) and Neda Rahmani (percussion), from The Cat Empire will be joining us at the 2027 Summer School!Workshops will be held directly with Summer School participants from all three Jazz Ensembles, both Symphony Orchestras and the top two Symphonic Wind Bands. This is a rare, high-energy opportunity to work with incredible artists, be inspired and have fun!Further special guests to also be announced!

Celebrate 60 Years of MYO

2027 MYO Summer School marks the beginning of MYO’s milestone 60th anniversary year, and we’re getting ready to celebrate big! Be part of history and experience why so many young musicians come back year after year to ‘do something you love this summer’.

Concert venue confirmed:

MYO is thrilled to confirm the concert venue is Hamer Hall at Arts Centre Melbourne. Experience the thrill of stepping out on the biggest stage Melbourne has to offer! Every string, wind and symphony orchestra will perform at Hamer Hall, with jazz ensembles at

the Kenneth Myer Auditorium, Ian Potter Southbank Centre.

Exclusive 60th Merch:

Limited-edition anniversary merchandise will be announced soon!

Financial Access:

To ensure financial barriers are not an obstacle for anyone to participate additional financial assistance has been released.

Develop your technique, explore new repertoire, and make unforgettable musical discoveries in the heart of Melbourne's arts precinct. Entry is by application only; no audition is required. You will be placed in an ensemble based on your experience and preferences.

2027 is 60 years in the making! Don't miss out!

Apply now: https://myo.org.au/programs/summer-school/

Summer School - Residential Camp

With fellow young musicians travelling from regional Victoria and interstate, MYO’s 2027 Summer School Residential Camp is a great way to experience the week in the heart of Melbourne.

Running from Sunday 10 January to Saturday 16 January and open to students aged 12 to 17 primarily from Victoria, the residential camp offers a week of music-making alongside evening social activities, sightseeing, and talent nights. Fees cover all meals, activities, and six nights of fully supervised, comfortable dormitory-style accommodation at City CYC in the Melbourne CBD.

Places are limited and regional Victorian applicants will be given priority, however students from further afield may apply.

(MYO 2027 Residential Camp is proudly supported by the Newsboys Foundation).

Read more: https://myo.org.au/programs/summer-school/2027-summer-school-residential-camp/

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