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26 September Applications Close: Mindscape - Youth Awards Surrealism Competition 

MINDSCAPE is a Surrealism, Visionary, and Fantasy Art Competition open to West Australian high school art students ages 14 to 18 (year 10-year 12). Entry is FREE and finalists will be invited to exhibit. More information and entry forms are available HERE.

 

Mindscape - Youth Awards - Exhibition  

 

Monday 27th October 2025 - Friday 14th November 2025. 

27 September UWA Day of Percussion

Led by some Australia’s finest percussionists, including UWA Chair of Percussion Paul Tanner, the UWA Day of Percussion is jam packed with masterclasses, workshops and performances for percussionists of all ages and skill levels.

There will be 3 streams on the day, if you are unsure which level is best for you, please get in touch!

  • SENIOR: Percussionists studying for their ATAR exams, or high school students who feel comfortable learning new concepts.
  • INTERMEDIATE: High school students who have been learning for 2 years or more
  • JUNIOR: Students learning for less than 2 years, including primary school students.

Find details and register HERE.

1 – 3 October Wander Out West Music and Drama Eisteddfod

Festival Schedule

  •  Wed, 1 Oct 9.30am to 5pm Piano, Arrangement & Composition Competitors
  • ​Thurs, 2 Oct 9.30am to 5pm Instrumental Competitors, including Ensembles& Section Overflow
  • Fri, 3 Oct 9.30am to 5pm Voice & Drama Competitors

 Location​

Recital Hall in Zenith Music at 309 Stirling Highway, Claremont, Western Australia 

Find details and register HERE

4-5 October Mandurah’s Got Talent

4 & 5 October Mandurah's Got Talent! is open to solo acts as well as groups, ensembles and choirs.

 

Competitor Schedule

  • Sat, 4 Oct from 10.30am to 5pm Drama, Instrumental & Ensemble Competitors
  • Sun, 5 Oct from 10.30am to 5pm Piano, Voice and Arrangement & Composition Competitors

 

Each solo act, group, ensemble and choir will be allocated a timeslot to showcase their talents, and we welcome all artists to perform works at all stages of development - from its first time in front of an audience to seasoned, polished works and performances.

For details go HERE.

WAAPA Music Theatre Workshops Years 7 – 12

We welcome passionate performers eager to challenge themselves and grow in a nurturing environment surrounded by supportive peers and seasoned professionals. This course is designed for all experience levels, allowing students to progress at their own pace while pushing their creative boundaries.

 

October: 19th & 26th 

November: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th 

December: 7th 

 

Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm 

Find details HERE. 

WAAPA The Actors’ Workshop

The Actor’s Workshop supports students in building self-confidence as they put their abilities into action on both stage and screen. Participants will develop ensemble skills and the confidence needed to collaborate and work as part of a team. They will be guided by experienced teachers, who aim to challenge students in a respectful and encouraging environment, allowing them to develop their talent and abilities.

Students are divided into Junior (Yr 7 to 9) and Senior (Yr 10 to 12) groups. Bookings are done on a term-by-term basis.

 

October: 19th & 26th 

November: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th 

December: 7th

 

Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm Age:

High school students - Years 7 to 12

 

Find details HERE.