School Holiday Workshops
School Holiday Workshops
Where: Sydney and Melbourne Campus
When: April, July, and September holidays
Price: $30 for one-day workshops | $45 for two-day workshops
Age group: Open to students in Year 10–12
School Holiday Workshops at the Australian Institute of Music are your chance to spend the holidays doing what you love: making music, performing live, and levelling up your skills in a real tertiary music environment. Designed for high school students in Years 9-12, these hands-on workshops cover songwriting, contemporary performance, HSC preparation, and musical theatre; all under the guidance of AIM’s industry-experienced mentors.
Across our Sydney and Melbourne campuses, you’ll collaborate with other young creatives, get on stage or in the studio, and walk away with practical tips, new confidence, and a clearer idea of your next steps in music. With small-group learning, structured daily schedules, and supportive staff on campus, it’s a safe, focused and inspiring way to spend the school holidays.
Melbourne Music Theatre Intensive Workshop
Date: 29 September, 2026
Designed as the ideal starting point for those interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Music Theatre at AIM.
Dive headfirst into the core disciplines of musical theatre — vocal, dance, acting and performance technique. Across the day, you’ll work with industry professionals to strengthen your voice, sharpen your movement, and refine your acting choices.
Through dynamic workshops and ensemble collaboration, you’ll begin building material and shaping a staged performance, learning how these three disciplines seamlessly connect to tell compelling stories on stage.
Along the way you’ll learn valuable audition tips and tricks.
Please note the workshop will run from 9am to 5:30pm
Sydney Music Theatre Intensive Workshop
Date: 28 September, 2026
Designed as the ideal starting point for those interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Music Theatre at AIM.
Dive headfirst into the core disciplines of musical theatre — vocal, dance, acting and performance technique. Across the day, you’ll work with industry professionals to strengthen your voice, sharpen your movement, and refine your acting choices.
Through dynamic workshops and ensemble collaboration, you’ll begin building material and shaping a staged performance, learning how these three disciplines seamlessly connect to tell compelling stories on stage.
Along the way you’ll learn valuable audition tips and tricks.
Please note the workshop will run from 9am to 5:30pm.
The Making of an Artist | Melbourne
Date: October 2, 2026
Students will collaborate in ensembles to create an original song from concept to completion.
This includes writing, arranging and developing promotional strategies, culminating in a live auditorium performance and a professionally produced live recording session – providing students with an authentic live recording experience that celebrates their performance and results in a tangible record of their creative work.
Please note the workshop will run from 9am to 5:30pm.
The Making of an Artist | Sydney
Date: October 9, 2026
Students will collaborate in ensembles to create an original song from concept to completion.
This includes writing, arranging and developing promotional strategies, culminating in a live auditorium performance and a professionally produced live recording session – providing students with an authentic live recording experience that celebrates their performance and results in a tangible record of their creative work.
Please note the workshop will run from 9am to 5:30pm.
Meet your mentors
Bronte Maree O’Neill
Derek Taylor
Stephen Gray
Josh Kyle
Nick Brown
Noa Kidd
Dr. Paul Geddes
Dominic Cabusi
Frequently asked questions:
These workshops are designed for high school students in Years 10-12, with our HSC Workshop being the only one dedicated specifically to Year 12 students.
Our School Holiday Workshops are open to students of all skill levels who are passionate about contemporary music, performance, songwriting, or musical theatre – no auditions required!
Our School Holiday Workshops are held on our Sydney Campus (66 Harrington St, The Rocks) and our Melbourne Campus (120 King St, Melbourne) throughout their duration under the guidance of the same industry-experienced academics who teach our tertiary courses. April, June and September school holidays.
If you or your child is interested in participating, our School Holiday Workshops typically run during the April, June, and September school holiday period.
Your instrument (if applicable), music scores, water bottle, lunch (or buy nearby), and comfortable clothes for performing.
Yes, campuses offer step-free access, lifts, and inclusive facilities.
Notify [email protected] for specific needs (e.g., mobility, sensory).
You can contact our Future Students team at 1300 301 983 or send an email to [email protected].
