AUSTA NSW
AUSTA NSW provides professional development and performance opportunities for string teachers, students, and performers across the state. Activities include workshops, ensemble reading days, student festivals, and performance awards. The chapter fosters collaboration and collegiality, with regular events for both metropolitan and regional participants. Notable annual activities include the performers’ festival and recognition of excellence through state and national awards.
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February 2026
15feb8:00 PM8:30 PMAUSTA (NSW) Annual General Meeting
Event Details
Annual General Meeting https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/83521317772 February 15, 8 pm Agenda Apologies Confirmation of Minutes from AGM 2025 Financial Report President’s Report Election of Office Bearers and Committee
Event Details
Annual General Meeting
https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/83521317772
February 15, 8 pm
Agenda
Apologies
Confirmation of Minutes from AGM 2025
Financial Report
President’s Report
Election of Office Bearers and Committee
Time
March 2026
14mar(mar 14)2:30 PM15(mar 15)1:30 PM2026 AUSTA (NSW) New England String Performers Festival
Event Details
The AUSTA (NSW) New England String Performers’ Festival gives young string players the opportunity to perform in a friendly and supportive environment. On Saturday March 14 at 2.30 pm soloists will perform in
Event Details
The AUSTA (NSW) New England String Performers’ Festival gives young string players the opportunity to perform in a friendly and supportive environment.
On Saturday March 14 at 2.30 pm soloists will perform in a graded Concerto Showcase.
On Sunday March 15 starting at 10.00 am performers can present one solo piece (either with piano or unaccompanied) in recital. Depending on the number of registrations received there will be multiple recital sessions with a pianist.
Unlike an eisteddfod there are no winners and no first or second places. It is an event to celebrate and showcase the talent of young string players. All participants will leave with a Certificate of Participation, a trophy and an adjudicator’s report.
New England Conservatorium of Music Auditorium
Faulkner Street, Armidale NSW 2350
Trybooking Link https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1526576
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Past Events
May 2025
25may8:30 AM3:30 PMAUSTA NSW STRING FESTIVAL AT NEWINGTON 2025
Event Details
The austa NSW String Festival is an event designed to give young players the opportunity to perform in friendly, non-competitive and supportive environment. Participants are invited to play one piece
Event Details
The austa NSW String Festival is an event designed to give young players the opportunity to perform in friendly, non-competitive and supportive environment. Participants are invited to play one piece either solo or with an accompanist to the best of their ability. Participants will play one by one in a small group with other players of a similar age and ability.
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Organizer
July 2025
11julAll Day13AUSTA National Conference 2025Sydney 11-13 July 2025
Event Details
AUSTA Golden Jubilee National Conference 2025 SYDNEY 11 – 13 July 2025 Supporting teachers, advancing players, inspiring artistry,
Event Details
AUSTA Golden Jubilee National Conference 2025
SYDNEY 11 – 13 July 2025
Supporting teachers, advancing players,
inspiring artistry, building connection
Visit the Conference Webpage for full information.
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Location
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Organizer
November 2025
16nov8:00 AM4:30 PMAUSTA (NSW) String Festival at St Ives
Event Details
The AUSTA NSW String Festival is an event designed to give young players the opportunity to perform in friendly, non-competitive and supportive environment. Participants are invited to play one piece
Event Details
Location
St Ives Preparatory School – Sydney Grammar School
11 Ayres Rd , St Ives NSW 2075
ACCOMPANISTS
- Piano accompanists will be available on the day, but participants may also bring their own
- Any piece that is intended to be performed with accompaniment must use an accompanist. Only perform solo/unaccompanied if that is how the composer wrote the piece
- When booking, please answer ‘Yes’ if you wish to use one of the AUSTA accompanists
- Several accompanists will assist with the event. Once you have enrolled, an accompanist will be allocated to you three to four weeks before the event
- Rehearsals must be arranged privately before the event. No rehearsals are possible at the venue
- You must supply the piano part to your accompanist, with any cut sections clearly marked
Note: for the upcoming String Festival, our regular pianist Alison Cameron will only be available for the morning session. Additional accompanists will cover other sections.
CERTIFICATES AND TROPHIES
Each participant will receive a certificate of participation, a trophy, and a panel report with valuable feedback.
ENROLMENT
- All enrolments are through trybooking.com
- There is a maximum performance length of 7 minutes
- Teachers may enrol students, or students may enrol individually
- Payment by credit card is required at the time of booking
- A 10% discount via discount code is available for current AUSTA members and their students. AUSTA members (not students or parents) should contact the event organiser if they cannot locate the discount code
- Performers will be placed in a session based on the age and level provided in the enrolment form. The organiser reserves the right to move a performance to a nearby session if necessary.
- Please enrol with the correct repertoire and performance length at the time of enrolment, as this may not be altered.
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Location
Sydney Grammar School - St Ives