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Obsessed with sound? Turn your passion into a profession at WAAPA

Thursday, 02 April 2026 News > Latest news > Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts > 2026 > 04

If you love mixing gigs, tweaking systems, or being behind the desk when the lights go down, WAAPA’s CUA40420 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services (Sound) is your pathway into the world of professional live sound.

Piano virtuoso Alexander Gavrylyuk at ECU City

Monday, 16 March 2026 News > Latest news > Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts > 2026 > 03

In March, Perth audiences can experience the brilliance of the world-renowned concert pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk performing at WAAPA’s new home at the Minderoo Centre for Performing Excellence at ECU City.

Vale Diana de Vos OAM

Monday, 16 March 2026

WAAPA’s new City Campus opens with an exhilarating Performance Program

Tuesday, 03 February 2026 News > Latest news > Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts > 2026 > 01

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) has released its 2026 Performance Program, with over 300 performances and concerts on offer throughout the year ahead at its newly opened city campus.

Soprano Samantha Clarke: WAO’s Artist in Residence for 2026

Thursday, 06 November 2025 News > Latest news > Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts > 2025 > 11

In October, West Australian Opera announced its 2026 season with the exciting news that soprano Samantha Clarke will be the company’s Artist in Residence next year.

On the verge of new beginnings

Tuesday, 04 November 2025 News > Latest news > Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts > 2025 > 10

The final dance season for 2025 at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) celebrates its graduating dance students in a stunning program of both ballet and contemporary dance works.

WAAPA Ignites Francis' Jazz Journey

Friday, 03 October 2025 News > Latest news > Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts > 2025 > 10

From jazz guitarist to big band conductor, composer and festival director, Dr Mace Francis remembers WAAPA as being the place where his music career really kicked off.

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