Classical Voice Mega Day 2026

We are inviting high school students and singing teachers with an interest in classical voice to join us for a celebration of all things singing at a free Classical Voice Mega Day at the Ian Potter Southbank Centre. Participants will engage in workshops, masterclasses and rehearsals, meet with like-minded musicians and perform in a program of beautiful vocal music in our Mega Day Showcase Concert.   

We have an incredible line-up of activities, with lots of exciting performances and classes planned throughout the day, culminating in a fabulous concert. 

Breaks will be provided during the day. Please bring your own snacks and drink. Water fountains are stationed on all floors.

We look forward to welcoming students and teachers to our exciting, free Classical Voice Mega Day! 

Registrations for participants will close at 11.59pm Monday 27 July. Participants must register to attend the full day. Concert tickets may be booked up until the day before the event, or until capacity exhausted.
Observers and parent/guardians attending only the Showcase Concert must also register for a Concert General Admission ticket.

Mega Day Schedule Overview 

9:30am – 10am: Registration 
10am– 11:30am: Introduction, warm-up and Mega Day Showcase Concert rehearsal 
11:30am – 12pm: Break 
12pm – 1pm: Vocal workshops 
1pm – 1:45pm: Lunch 
1:45pm – 2:30pm:  Open rehearsals with Divisi (vocal ensemble) & Opera Performance students 
2:30pm – 3:15pm: Sectional Mega Day Showcase Concert rehearsals 
3:15pm – 4:30pm: Dress rehearsal 
4:30pm – 5pm: Break 
5pm – 6pm: Mega Day Showcase Concert 

Workshops and Masterclasses

Workshops and masterclasses will be led by our amazing Conservatorium vocal staff, featuring Dr Stephen Grant, Anna Connolly, Andrea Katz, Carrie Barr, Roxane Hislop, Suzanne Johnston, Victoria Lambourn, Dr Heather Fletcher and Antoinette Halloran. 

Concert Rehearsals and Open Rehearsals 

These will be led by Conservatorium staff (featuring Professor Jane Davidson & Dermot Tutty), alumni (Divisi) and vocal area staff. 

Observer/Parent/Guardian Passes

Observer passes are available to those who wish to attend the day without participating in the rehearsals and concert performance.

Parent/Guardian passes are available for those who wish to attend the day alongside a participant aged 17 years and younger. Attendees aged 14 and under are required to have a parent/guardian or teacher attend with them.

PARKING

The City of Melbourne has recently changed the parking restrictions around the Southbank Campus. Parking control hours are now expanded to 7am–10pm, seven days per week, and are capped at three hours. A $2-per-hour fee after 7pm is also now in place. There is no change to the $4-per-hour peak rate between 7am–7pm. Parking inspectors are regularly in the area fining drivers who overstay their meter, so we encourage everyone to be aware and avoid an expensive fine.

ACCESSIBILITY

All venues at the Southbank campus are wheelchair accessible. To read more about access services available at our venues, please visit:  https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/access-our-events.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.  

• In order to account for drop-off in attendance, we overbook a select number of free events at the Faculty. If you have not arrived by the start of the performance, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door. Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat.  

• Admission to any of our concerts and events is strictly at the discretion of Front of House. We have zero tolerance for any disrespectful behaviour.