Conservatorium Friends Mackay Inc

16/09/2025

CENTRAL QUEENSLAND CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC, CQUNIVERSITY PRESENTS:

🎷 Experience an Unforgettable Night of Jazz and Contemporary Music! 🎶

Join the talented staff, students, and alumni of CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Music for a high-energy night of live music—featuring a special guest performance by the sensational Shane Hannan on trombone!

🎺 About Shane Hannan
One of Australia's most exciting and versatile trombonists, Shane brings the stage to life with his powerful presence and genre-spanning style—from jazz and Latin to contemporary grooves. You may have seen him lighting up stages at Byron Bay Bluesfest, Ministry of Sound, or performing with Nicki Parrott’s Northern Rivers Band.

His performance résumé includes collaborations with Afro-Cuban powerhouse Chukale, the 2024 production of Chicago at QPAC, and recording credits on everything from Elvis tributes to the beloved children's show Bluey.

Don’t miss this dynamic celebration of talent, collaboration, and musical passion—all in one unforgettable evening.
Book your tickets now!

For further information, email [email protected], phone 07 4940 7800 or visit

The Conservatorium is a purpose-built music and theatre education facility on the Mackay Ooralea campus enriching student and community experience.

10/09/2025

👏👏👏👏👏 Max Kingsbury, Varni Keioskie, Hannah Herwin

There’s Shakespeare, and then there’s the Bard meets rock'n'roll under the stars, and VOX Theatre Arts’ production of 'As You Like It' gave us the latter. For those unfamiliar with this one (don’t worry, you’re not alone), 'As You Like It' is one of the Bard’s outdoor comedies. Rosalind ...

01/09/2025

22/08/2025

OMIGOD YOU GUYS! 🫢

Posters are officially up around town for our upcoming production of...

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL! 🩷🎓

Have you spotted any if our perfectly pink posters yet? Scan the QR code to secure your tickets now! 🎟️

With only 4 shows, tickets are selling fast -- so don't wait to book! 📚

Show Dates:
October 24th 7:30pm
October 25th 2pm and 7:30pm
October 26th 2pm

Buy your tickets here:
https://cqcm.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/141123

02/08/2025

01/08/2025

29/07/2025

Although not at the Con, members and supporters may wish to know about this concert which will feature most of the Con Friends committee members including of course Professor Judith Brown AM as Accompanist. Our own Nicole Thomson is Musical Director and Isobel, Jeanette and Shona will be amongst the choristers.

Introducing Majesty

Come and sit back in the splendour that is Majesty – a program of sacred songs to delight and enrich the soul.

With guest artists and music of breath-taking beauty, this is one season that you do not want to miss! Did I also mention that this performance will be interactive????

Two performances only in the historic, heritage-listed St Paul’s Uniting Church, let’s lift the rafters together in song.

Saturday 2nd August 3:00pm
Sunday 3rd August 3:00pm
St Paul’s Uniting Church
Macalister St, Mackay Qld 4740
Children (3-17) $20, Concession $30, Adult $35
www.trybooking.com/DCETA
or phone 0422 264 397

28/07/2025

ATTENTION : Choral and Vocal competitors.

All music uploads for choral and vocal sections close at 11.59pm this Tuesday 29th July 2025.

Non submission of music will result in entries being withdrawn.

No late entries can be accepted.

26/07/2025

Tonight is the night Mackay! We can’t wait to see you 🎶✨🎻

Very limited seats left, grab yours quickly now 🎫 https://cqcm.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/149955

25/07/2025

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