NSW Public School Program
Our flagship Public School Program provides professional pathways for students across NSW, shaping the future of Australia’s performing arts industry.
Delivered in partnership with the NSW Department of Education, the Public School Program takes a holistic approach to the development of professional musicians, and integrates world-class music education and personal excellence in the training environment.
Our program is open to public school students in years 9-12, and is free of charge, with travel subsidies available to select regional and remote students. Our program is multi-genre and multi-instrument, and we welcome applications from singers, singer-songwriters, instrumentalists, bands, and musical theatre performers.
It is delivered through three distinct phases, consisting of intensive multi-day workshops held in the professional facilities of Sydney’s Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. Progression through each phase is not automatic, but dependent on individual artist’s progress and development.
Students receive world-class mentorship, industry insight, technical skills training, and creative development from our team of renowned musical consultants such as Keith Urban, Michael Cassel, Andy Bull, Moss McGregor, Gerogia Mooney, NIcholas Gentile, Sharon Millerchip, Max Jackson, Rai Thistlethwayte and many more. Each session is supported by TDP’s Artist Mentor, Elana Stone.
APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY OPEN!
Key Dates:
Applications Open: May 4, 2026
Applications Close: 26 June, 2026
Audition Workshop: 20 & 21 July, 2026
Our intake opens annually in May and and are application-based.
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