Join us for Open Day, and experience everything AIM has to offer!
See our campus, get course advice, experience live performances, meet our teachers and students, and take part in activities that will give you a taste of student life here at AIM.
Whether you’re ready to study now, or in five years’ time. Open Day is open to all and a fantastic opportunity to discover how the Australian Institute of Music can help turn your passion for music into a career.
Register now!
DATE & TIME
Thursday, 18th January 2024, 10 am – 3 pm
LOCATION
27 Nurses Walk, The Rocks, NSW 2000
Can’t wait? Book a time to chat with us or come tour our campus
10.00 AM
15 mins
Level 6
Amphitheatre
Get an overview of the day’s activities. Hosted by AIM lecturer, renowned drummer/percussionist Chris Fields
10.30 AM – 2.30 PM
Every hour
Level 1
Room 1.01
Leaving every hour these small group tours of our brand new campus are led by AIM Students Advisors and Ambassadors. Get the inside info on what it’s like to study at AIM. (approx. 20 mins long)
12.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Every hour
Level 6
Foyer
All you need to know about applying to AIM. Learn about the application & audition process including early entry, transferring and mature age pathways. Hosted by AIM Student Advisors. (approx. 20 mins long)
10.15 AM
30 mins
Level 6
Amphitheatre
Is TikTok making empowering artists or killing genuine creativity? Students from the Bachelor of Entertainment Management and Arts Management courses debate the merits and faults of the game-changing app.
10.15 AM
30 mins
Level 6
Room 6.14
2030 Records is an entirely student run independent record label. Join this workshop to hear about some of the projects the 2030 Team are working on – find out how to release music and at the end of the session you can even play our A&R team your demo!
10.15 AM
ALL DAY
Level 4
Room 4.09
Watch our Music Theatre students as they work through a dress rehearsal of their upcoming production of Personals, a new musical revue from the creators of Friends. Join in the fun as students create some 80’s inspired musical mayhem! Drop in anytime throughout the day.
10.15 AM
30 mins
Level 4
Room 4.01
Get your hands on our impressive array of studio gear, including our famous SSL mixing desk, and watch how a studio session comes to life, help our staff set up for a session with AIM lecturer Adrian Bolland.
10.15 AM
45 mins
Level 4
Room 4.04
Talk with one of Australia’s most talented brass & reeds performers Ben Gurton who will demonstrate the art of recording in a live studio setting. Learn about the Brass & Reeds program offered in the Bachelor of Music – Contemporary.
10.30 AM
20 mins
Level 6
Room 6.12
Ed St John, Chairman of AIM and previous major record label MD will guide an interactive discussion on career prospects in the music industry and AIM’s many industry connections and initiatives including our start-up incubator iHub.
11.00 AM
45 mins
Level 6
Amphitheatre
The music industry is an interesting beast at the best of times. Having endured the impact of a global pandemic, the industry is opening up again, as tours and festivals emerge, release schedules lock in and social media platforms joust for position with traditional media such as radio and TV – what does the future of the music industry look like? Guest speakers Maia Bilyk, Hugh Cruickshank, Jamie Raeburn, Simon Moor, Christine Webby, Renee de la Motte
11.00 AM
45 mins
Level 4
Room 4.03
Experience our studios first hand and learn about the art of music composition. These sessions are for anyone interested in the connection between composing music and the studio environment. Hosted by Dr Mark Oliveiro & Simone East.
11.00 AM
30 mins
Level 6
Room 6.14
Watch our impressive Vocal ensemble performance and learn about our elite invitation ensembles offerings. A chance to ask questions about our contemporary music courses and even have a sing together!
11.15 AM
30 mins
Level 4
Room 4.01
ARIA Award Winner producer Wayne Connolly shares his knowledge in a money-can’t-buy masterclass. He has worked with artists such as Crowded House, The Vines, Youth Group and The Living End. Wayne will talk you through his production process, and share never before heard music.
11.15 AM
30 mins
Level 6
Room 6.11
Meet Tim Kelly, Associate Head of Teaching and Learning to discuss what’s it like to study Arts Management or Entertainment Management.
11.45 AM
30 mins
Level 6
Room 6.14
Led by AIM lecturer, renowned drummer/percussionist Chris Fields and AIM students. Learn about what it’s like to play in an ensemble, listen to their latest work and participate!
12.00 PM
1.5 hrs
Level 5
Multi-rooms
A series of 10 minute long, drop in information sessions where you have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the music industry heavyweights and ask them anything you want! When the bell rings, move onto your next date! Besides our wonderful academic staff, the speed dating sessions will include members of the industry such as:
Wayne Connolly – ARIA Award-winning producer, Jess Wust – Agent, Cult Artists agency, Damian Rinaldi – Founder Sonic Lawyers, legal and business advisers to the music industry, Maia Bilyk – Publicist & Broadcaster 23 PR & FBI Radio, Troy Barrott – Hub Music Publishing (Kobalt), Hugh Cruickshank – Founder, More to Come Artist Management agency.
12.30 PM
30 mins
Level 6
Room 6.11
Meet Tim Kelly, Associate Head of Teaching and Learning to discuss what’s it like to study Arts Management or Entertainment Management.
12.30 PM
Level 4
Room 4.01/4.04
You think you have the voice? Swing by our studio live room and lay down your own vocal track to take home. If you’ve never recorded in a studio before this will be an amazing experience. Drop in anytime between 12.30pm & 2.30pm
1.30 PM
20 mins
Level 6
Room 6.12
Ed St John, Chairman of AIM and previous major record label MD will guide an interactive discussion on career prospects in the music industry and AIM’s many industry connections and initiatives including our start-up incubator iHub.
12.00 PM
Roofdeck
via Level 6 stairs
Head up to our rooftop deck (via the Level 6 stairs) to grab a bite, listen to some tunes and take in the view over Sydney Harbour. AIM student and DJ Jayden Montoya will entertain you.
ALL DAY
Level 4
Room 4.01 & 4.02
Learn about studying a Bachelor of Music – Audio and check out our studios. Talk with AIM lecturers Adrian Bolland and Ben Wood.
ALL DAY
Level 6
Room 6.11
Learn about courses in Arts Management or Entertainment Management. Talk with AIM lecturer Tim Kelly.
ALL DAY
Level 6
Room 6.10
Learn about studying a Bachelor of Music – Classical . Talk with AIM lecturers Sam Mudie & Wen Zhu.
ALL DAY
Level 4
Room 4.03
Learn about studying a Bachelor of Music – Composition & Production. Talk with AIM lecturers Dr Mark Olivero, Simone East and Ken Francis.
ALL DAY
Level 6
Room 6.09
Learn about studying our Bachelor of Music – Contemporary. Talk with AIM lecturers Sam Walton, Chris Fields and Julian Gough.
ALL DAY
Level 4
Foyer
Learn about studying Music Theatre at AIM. Talk with successful AIM alumni Jake Williamson.
ALL DAY
Level 6
Dining area