Friends of the Academy

Friends of the Academy For some 40 years, the Friends of the Academy have been assisting students at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

The Friends of the Academy is a dedicated group of WAAPA supporters made up of lovers of the performing arts from all over Western Australia and beyond. Our shared interest is in supporting the students as they study at WAAPA and prepare for their professional careers. When you join the Friends, you will have the opportunity to watch the development of this young talent and engage with these stude

nts as they progress through their training. Very importantly, the financial support provided by the Friends is crucial in assisting these students to achieve their artistic dreams.

Wonderful photos of a wonderful concert by jazz legend Vince Jones and WAAPA jazz students. Proudly supported by the Fri...
13/05/2026

Wonderful photos of a wonderful concert by jazz legend Vince Jones and WAAPA jazz students. Proudly supported by the Friends.

Friends Chair and Vice-Chair flanked by Paul Ineson and Vince Cargeeg from ECU's Office of Development and Alumni Rela...
22/04/2026

Friends Chair and Vice-Chair flanked by Paul Ineson and Vince Cargeeg from ECU's Office of Development and Alumni Relations

On Friday, Friends committee members Donna McFetridge, Jacqui Macliver, Andrew Firman, Lesley Walker, Di Collins, John B...
19/04/2026

On Friday, Friends committee members Donna McFetridge, Jacqui Macliver, Andrew Firman, Lesley Walker, Di Collins, John Broadhead and Linley Harris visited the spectacular new ECU City campus.

Thank you Professor David Shirley, Vince Cargeeg, and Paul Ineson for a wonderful tour including several performance venues that will be utilised by WAAPA.

We look forward to arranging tours for members later in the year once WAAPA has fully settled into its new home.

Pleasing to see that The Edith Spiegeltent will continue to be a fabulous venue for performances.
13/04/2026

Pleasing to see that The Edith Spiegeltent will continue to be a fabulous venue for performances.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE COMMITTEEIn preparation for the Annual General Meeting which is to be held on Sunday 17 May ...
06/04/2026

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE COMMITTEE

In preparation for the Annual General Meeting which is to be held on Sunday 17 May 2026, nominations for the committee are open from 5 April 2026.

Positions available for nomination:

• Chair

• Vice-Chair

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Committee members (up to eight)

If you would like to nominate yourself for a position on the committee, please complete the nomination form at:

https://www.friendsoftheacademy.org.au/committee-nomination-form/

The form is set up for the nominee to complete. You will need your membership number and the membership number of the person who has agreed to support your nomination.

If you are unsure of these membership numbers, please contact:

[email protected]

The closing date for nominations to the committee is the 19th of April 2026.

For additional information on the roles of Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer on the Committee, please visit the Rules, sections 11.3, 11.4 and 11.5.

https://www.friendsoftheacademy.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rules-of-the-Friends-of-the-Academy-2024.pdf

NOMINATION FORM FOR COMMITTEE MEMBER As per Section 12 of the Rules of the Friends of the Academy: A Member who wishes to be a Committee Member must be nominated by one other Financial Member as a candidate for election. A Member may only be nominated for one position on the Committee prior to the

03/04/2026

Performance Season One is in the books with an array of excellent concerts and productions off-site and at the new city campus.

What were some of your favourite moments?

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