AUSTA News 2023
2023 AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Australian Strings Association Limited (AUSTA) will be held on Thursday November 23 at 8.00 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time. Notice is hereby given that the 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held online via Zoom on Thursday November 23 at 8:00 pm ADT. Members who would like to participate should contact Emily (AUSTA National Administrator)...
ATO Resources for Performing Artists & Teachers
ATO Resources for Performing Artists & Teachers June 2023
It’s almost show time! Tax time is right around the corner. Not sure what deductions to claim as a performing artist? Well, good news, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have shared some helpful tips and resources to give you a hand!For Performing Artists
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AUSTA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Southeast Asia Music Academy Online (SEA Music Academy Online). The Academy provides a virtual platform for musicians, music teachers, and music students to upskill and expand their horizons, through a varied selection of music courses and classes delivered...
EBM Insurance & Risk – Partnership News
EBM Insurance & Risk - Partnership News EBM is proud to announce they are a new partner of the Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF). 
ACMF provides long-term high-quality evidence-based music programs and instruments to disadvantaged children across Australia. EBM looks forward to working...
Advertising Manager Appointment
AUSTA is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Advertising Manager, Louise King. Louise is a well-known cellist who now resides at the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Her Cello Dreaming workshops and her sublime cello playing are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to her enthusiasm for...
National Advertising Manager – Job Description
AUSTA is conducting a search to find our new Advertising Manager for Stringendo. There is an honorarium attached to the position. The person would need to enjoy talking to potential and current advertisers, be reliable, good with deadlines, and able to organise data in Microsoft Excel. The Advertising Manager's role is to solicit and liaise with current and potential advertisers for...
2023 Advertising Policy
Advertising Policy
(as of December 2022)
Download the Advertising Policy HERE Social Media and advertising are integral to the development and promotion of AUSTA. Advertising opportunities are available in the following categories:- Stringendo - click for more information
- Email advertising (via Mailchimp) to our membership of over 900 string players, teachers and...
AUSTA Patron: Howard Penny
Howard Penny 
Howard Penny was born in Canberra and after studies with Nelson Cooke moved to Vienna, studying with Tobias Kühne, André Navarra, Boris Pergamenshikov and William Pleeth. Winning the ABC Young Performers Competition, and a finalist in the Prague International Cello competition, concerto performances include Sydney Opera House, Vienna Musikverein and...
AUSTA Patron: Robin Wilson
Robin Wilson 
Internationally regarded pedagogue, Dr Robin Wilson is Resident Faculty of Violin at the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne. Previously, he held appointments as Lecturer in Violin and Pedagogy at the University of Sydney and the Australian Institute of Music, and String Pedagogy Fellow at the University of Queensland....
AUSTA Patron: Patricia Pollett
Patricia Pollett Patricia Pollett is one of Australia’s leading string players. Well known as an advocate of new music for the viola, she has commissioned, performed and recorded numerous solo works by leading Australian composers. She was honoured for this work with an APRA Australian Music Centre Classical Music Award for the Most Distinguished Contribution to the Presentation of Australian...
2022 AUSTA WA String Festival Programs
2022 AUSTA WA String Festival Programs
For more information about the AUSTA WA String Festival, visit the AUSTA WA page HERE. Click below to download the programs for the 2022 AUSTA WA String Festival. Beethoven Room Sessions Beethoven 10.15am Beethoven 11.15am Beethoven 12.15pm Beethoven 2pm Beethoven 3pm Beethoven 4pm Mozart...EBM Insurance Partnership News
EBM Insurance & Risk recently released a podcast with Brooke McLaren, who leads their musical instrument insurance program, where she discusses how to determine the replacement value of your instrument should it be damaged or stolen. Click here to listen...
Andrew Moon
Andrew Moon
Starting and Supporting Young Bassists
Session: Setting up new bassists and young bassists with the tools and skills to succeed. Practical tips and insights into some of the most important skills that will help your bassists to participate and flourish with the other strings.Helen Tuckey
Helen Tuckey
Viola Café
Originally from Melbourne, Helen studied viola with former Mischa Elman student Andre Hadges, former MSO Principal Viola Paul O’Brien and Lillian Fuchs in New York. A member of WASO since 1982, she has also played and presented chamber...Adrian Petrino & Shannon Luk
Adrian Petrino & Shannon Paul Luk (Simply for Strings)
Beyond the Setup: Turning a professional instrument into an artist’s tool
This session is sponsored by Simply for Strings
Session: Every instrument can be set up professionally to produce a great sound,...Yvonne Moore
Yvonne Moore (Simply for Strings)
Secrets to Regional Success: Keeping our communities connected in a post-pandemic digital world
This session is sponsored by Simply for Strings Session: Join Yvonne Moore as she discusses her experience connecting regional students to music. Yvonne is...Yvonne Moore & Shannon Luk
Yvonne Moore & Shannon Luk (Simply for Strings)
Keep it Clean: How to care and maintain your stringed instrument
This session is sponsored by Simply for Strings Session: Our Care and Maintenance workshops are a fun, engaging and hands-on way to...Australian String Quartet
Australian String Quartet
Performance & Demonstration
From the Page to the Stage - bringing new Australian work to life
Session Time: 12.00 midday Monday 4th July Since 1985, the Australian String Quartet (ASQ) has created unforgettable string quartet performances for audiences...Tax time stage fright? The ATO can help
Performing Artists: The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has put together a range of resources and tips to help you lodge your tax return this year.
- Check out the work-related expenses guide for performing artists to find out what you can and can’t claim this year.
- COVID-19 has had a...
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