Join us at the ASC Semi-Finals on 17 August

Discover the future of opera in this exciting afternoon concert as ten brilliant young singers compete for prestige, career opportunities, cash prizes and the chance to be named as a Finalist in the 2025 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition (ASC). Now in its 4th decade, the ASC continues to honour, support, and present the most promising young opera and classical singers in Australasia.

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2025 ASC Finals- Australia’s Brightest Voices Take the Stage

Join us for the final of the 2025 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition at The Concourse Concert Hall, Chatswood, on Thursday 25 September. Look forward to a thrilling night of vocal brilliance as five of Australia’s most exceptional young opera singers take the stage.

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Opera Awards Returning 2025

Entries for the Opera Awards open 20 June 2025 and close 17 October 2025. OPera Awards will take place on 17 November 2025 in Melbourne.

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'The Legacy of Madame Marianne Mathy' Trailer

'The Legacy of Madame Marianne Mathy' documentary tells the story of an amazing coloratura soprano opera singer and distinguished teacher of opera and classical singing. Having escaped Germany and migrated to Australia at the outbreak of WWII, Mathy's teaching propelled a whole generation of Australian singers to stardom. 'The Legacy of Madame Marianne Mathy' was launched at the Jewish International Film Festival.

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