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Contemporary Music

Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Lunchtime Concerts

A tasty series of free lunchtime concerts featuring staff, students or visiting guests serving up sumptuous musical treats for hungry ears!

Opening night: 27th Feb, 1.10 pm
Closing night: 30th Oct, 1.10 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Gina Williams & Guy Ghouse: Kalyakoorl Ngalak Warangka (Forever We Sing)

Experience the inspiring music of award-winning duo Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse performing with WAAPA's Contemporary Music students, as they celebrate the beauty of the Noongar language through contemporary songs.

Opening night: 3rd Apr, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Voices in Motion

Join the dynamic voices of the WAAPA Contemporary Choir for an electrifying evening of modern music and high-energy performances!

Opening night: 14th May, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Songs in the Key of WAAPA

Join us at the Rosemount Hotel for an unforgettable showcase featuring the talented Contemporary Music students.

Opening night: 19th May, 7.30 pm
Closing night: 27th May, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Contemporary Journeys 2

Join us for a free concert in The Edith Spiegeltent as WAAPA's 2nd Year Contemporary Music ensembles showcase their talents in a relaxed and intimate setting.

Opening night: 30th May, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Starstruck '25

Starstruck '25 showcases WAAPA’s Advanced Diploma and Diploma Music Artist students in an exhilarating night of original music delivered by talented acoustic and band-driven ensembles.

Opening night: 17th Jun, 7.30 pm
Closing night: 18th Jun, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Flying Solo

WAAPA's Music Artist students showcase their original music for acoustic solos and duos in the intimate setting of The Edith Spiegeltent.

Opening night: 19th Jun, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
By Epic Arrangement!

This concert brings together students from both the Jazz and Contemporary courses in a massive ensemble featuring vocals, backing vocals, a six-piece horn section, a string quartet, guitars, bass, keyboards and drums.

Opening night: 28th Aug, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Radio Active Albany

Radio Active Albany is a special, one-off concert by students of Albany Senior High School, Great Southern Grammar and WAAPA’s Contemporary Music program.

Opening night: 29th Aug, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
The Songbook Sessions

The Songbook Sessions is a fabulous celebration of creative original music written and performed by the highly regarded Music Artist students.

Opening night: 9th Sep, 7.30 pm
Closing night: 10th Sep, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Contemporary Journeys 3

Join us for a free concert in The Edith Spiegeltent as WAAPA's 1st Year Contemporary Music ensembles showcase their talents in a relaxed and intimate setting.

Opening night: 15th Sep, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
WAAPA Gospel Choir 10th Anniversary Show!

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the WAAPA Gospel Choir with an uplifting evening of powerful voice, joyous harmonies and soulful music.

Opening night: 8th Oct, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Contemporary Journeys 4

Join us for a free concert in The Music Box as WAAPA's Diploma of Contemporary Music ensembles showcase their talents in a relaxed and intimate setting.

Opening night: 16th Oct, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
An Evening with Ainslie Wills (MEL)

Acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Ainslie Wills takes to the stage with WAAPA’s Contemporary Music students for an unforgettable concert.

Opening night: 17th Oct, 7.30 pm
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Music Prizes and Accolades

A night of celebration and achievement, as WAAPA's top music students receive a glittering series of performance prizes and scholarships.

Opening night: 24th Oct, 7.30 pm
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