Latest Events in The Rocks(July Updated)

Cerith Wyn Evans creates epic contemporary environments of light and sound in our major winter exhibition. Conceived as if the audience were strolling through a garden, the exhibition will invite visitors to meditate and contemplate their own passage through space and time. Monumental light sculptures will occupy the MCA’s double-height exhibition galleries, including F=O=U=N=T=A=I=N (2020), an architectural wall of white neon three metres tall and ten metres wide which audiences are welcome to move around and through.​

The Shark Arm Case Copyright on photo belongs to owner. A Million to One ChanceANZAC DAY, 1935. A shark exhibited at the Coogee Aquarium vomits up a human arm, bearing a distinctive tattoo. Investigators identify the arm as belonging to Jim Smith, a small-time crook turned police informant, who has been missing for three weeks. What’s more, the arm was severed with an axe, rather than being bitten off! Suspicion falls on the forger Patrick Brady, named by Smith in connection with the sinking of the luxury yacht, The Pathfinder, and subsequent attempts to collect the insurance. But finding Brady, let alone the truth, means taking a deep dive into Sydney’s criminal underworld. Secrets of the DeepSmuggling, insurance fraud and now murder. Crimes that seem to point towards an unlikely pair of Sydney boat-builders. Reginald Holmes and Albert Stannard are respectable businessmen with loving families – even if Smith did work for Holmes at the time of the Pathfinder incident, how could they possibly be involved in such sordid goings-on? In a city where cocaine is illegal and booze restricted, there is money to be made – a lot of money. Their alibis are watertight but rumour has it that Holmes cherishes some bad habits. A holiday house in Cronulla may hold the answer, but so may the murky waters of Gunnamatta Bay. And where, after all, is Patrick Brady? Detective or Devil?Incorruptible, unflappable, Detective Sergeant Frank Matthews has cracked some of Sydney’s toughest cases. His commitment to justice is absolute, even if his methods are not always the most refined. Before him now is an opportunity that could seal his reputation and take him to the very top of the force - if he finds Smith’s murderer and makes them talk, it will expose a net of corruption entangling the entire waterfront. Lies, guns and money, and the criminal code of silence stand in his way, but Matthews will let nothing stop him. No matter what lengths he has to go to, or who gets crushed underfoot. Wives on the WarpathGladys Smith wants to know what really happened to her husband. Grace Brady wants to keep her husband out of gaol. Burned by the scandal surrounding The Pathfinder, Inie Holmes just wants it all to go away. It may be a man’s world, but that doesn’t mean they’ll sit quietly while police and journalists tear up their lives. Besides, you know what they say – you don’t just marry the man, you marry the business! Even the wife of an aquarium owner might find herself doing things she never imagined she’d do. With so many unanswered questions and so much at stake, only one thing is sure – there’s blood in the water and sharks, of all kinds, are circling. Sydney harbour is in for one hell of a show! Information Source: Actors Anonymous Incorporated | eventbrite

Experience the thrilling performance of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club in Sydney at Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music on Saturday, 18th May 2024, at 7.30 pm. This renowned American glee club is set to showcase a diverse range of musical genres, including sacred music, jazz standards, and American folk songs, alongside Sam Allchurch and the Gondwana Choirs. Entry to this exceptional event is by donation, with all proceeds supporting a community-based project led by Gondwana. Prepare for an evening brimming with extraordinary talent and infectious energy, as the Purdue Varsity Glee Club takes the stage for a memorable performance in Sydney. Gather your friends and mark your calendars for a night to remember with this esteemed musical ensemble. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the magic of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club live in Sydney.

ACMC 2024 Sydney: Futurity & AIM SYMPOSIUM is the annual gathering hosted by the Australasian Computer Music Association, set to take place from October 22 to October 24 at The Australian Institute of Music in Sydney. This event serves as a platform for showcasing and discussing the latest research and artistic advancements in the realm of computer and electronic music. With a focus on the theme of futurity, the conference aims to explore the evolving landscape of creative computational processes and technologies within the music industry. Participants can look forward to a diverse program featuring performances, installations, workshops, and tutorials that cater to a wide range of individuals, including artists and scholars from various backgrounds. The event will also include AIM's Symposium, offering specialized lectures, workshops, performances, and presentations highlighting the latest research from the Australian Institute of Music. Attendees will have the option to connect remotely through internet streaming, with submissions opening on July 10, 2024. The conference welcomes proposals on a variety of computer music topics, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and AI music subjects. Ticket prices for the event range from A$0 to A$107.19, providing accessibility to a broad audience interested in the future of music technology and performance.

Learn how to make and perform your own original songs! Created for students in Years 9-12, AIM's new high school music workshops provide incredible opportunities to explore songwriting, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators. This songwriting workshop is essential for any high school students curious about writing songs and performing and is a golden opportunity to work with incredibly accomplished songwriters. Join us these school holidays and discover the songwriter and performer you were born to become. Over the course of the workshop, students will work with professional Songwriter/Composer/Producer Dominic Cabusi & Bronte Maree O'Neill to expand their songwriting skills in a collaborative and inspiring environment. They will workshop harmony, melody, style, lyricism, basic arrangement and/or production and artistic performance. Under their guidance they will use these new devices to write original music in collaboration with other students in the class to a present in a performance for family and friends. JOIN US FOR OUR SONGWRITING WORKSHOP Date: Friday 14th April, 2025. Time: 10am to 5pm Location: AIM Sydney, Enter via 27 Nurses Walk, The Rocks NSW 2010 Performance for parents and friends commences at 4pm. F ind out more information on our website. Information Source: Australian Institute of Music | eventbrite

Founded in 2011, Ventanas interweaves flamenco, Sephardic and Balkan music and dance, and their own original compositions. They have released three albums (2013, 2015, 2019) and have toured extensively throughout North America, including a sold-out show at the Skirball Centre in Los Angeles in 2019. They have been nominated for four Canadian Folk Music Awards, including Best Traditional Singer and Best Ensemble. The six-piece Toronto-based world music ensemble is fronted by the powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana, and features the city’s finest world musicians. They perform in over 20 languages such as Ladino, Spanish, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Hebrew, French, Romani and Arabic, drawing inspiration from today’s worldwide themes of migration and the questioning of one’s identity. Tamar’s childhood was spent gathering songs from small villages on the edge of the Mediterranean and dancing flamenco, and Ventanas’ band members are from across the globe. Together, and in true Canadian fashion, they intertwine their musical cultures to create an all-encompassing world of their own in which they lead audiences down the less travelled paths of the Mediterranean, mixing in contemporary interpretations of ancient ballads, original compositions and new choreographies, inviting audiences of all backgrounds into their lives and music. Throughout the pandemic, Ventanas served as the house band for the new performing arts organisation, FabCollab and the Women in Song series, collaborating with primarily BIPOC world class women artists such as Tara Moneka (Iraq), Eliana Cuevas (Venezuela), OKAN (Cuba), Aline Morales (Brazil), Maryem Tollar (Egypt), Kaeja d’Dance (Canada), Dimitra Kahrimanidis (Greece), Nastasia Y (Ukraine) and others, in iconic Toronto venues such as Koerner Hall, the Aga Khan Museum and Lula Lounge. This series was also livestreamed by the National Arts Centre garnering over 100,000 online views. Information Source: CBRM Recreation | eventbrite

Welcome to the Emerging Melodies Piano Concert! Join us for an afternoon of beautiful piano music performed by emerging musicians. The event will take place at the prestigious East Recital Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music on Sun, May 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Come and experience the magic of live music in a stunning venue with amazing acoustics. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support up-and-coming musicians and enjoy a memorable concert! Information Source: Isabella's Music Studio | eventbrite

The School Holiday Workshop - Songwriting at the Australian Institute of Music in Sydney on October 4th, 2024, is a unique opportunity for high school students in Years 9-12 to delve into the art of songwriting under the guidance of experienced musicians and educators. Participants will explore various aspects of songwriting such as harmony, melody, style, lyricism, and basic arrangement in a collaborative environment. Led by professional Songwriter/Composer/Producers Dominic Cabusi & Bronte Maree O'Neill, students will have the chance to create original music and showcase their work to family and friends at the end of the workshop. The workshop also offers support for accessibility, vision impairment, performance anxiety, and other needs upon request. This workshop is an essential experience for any young aspiring songwriter and performer looking to hone their craft and unleash their creativity.

Dawn Reflection is a quiet moment for all of us to remember the story of our country as told through countless generations. In the soft light before sunrise, a beautiful piece of Aboriginal art will illuminate the sails of the Sydney Opera House, reflected in the waters of our timeless harbour. This dawn is more than just a sunrise. It is a moment to draw courage and inspiration from one another, and to commit to making Australia a united, inclusive place for all who call it home. As our two flags rise together on the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge to mark the dawn of Australia Day, let us also rise and greet the day with respect.

Duo Beija-Flor presents world-folk-inspired classical music with superb playing, varied programs and infecous rhythms (The Whole Note, Toronto). Composed of flautist Marie-Noëlle Choquee and guitarist Charles Hobson, the duo has performed in Canada, the United States, Argentina and Costa Rica. After having self-produced two albums, the duo launched Costas, their third album, in the fall of 2018 with the American label Big Round Records. The duo has also been awarded several awards and grants from organizations including, Canadian and Quebec arts councils, the National arts centre, the Banff centre for the arts, Orford music among others. In 2022 they toured Western Canada under the auspices of Prairie Debut and parcipated in Debut Atlantic’s digital concert series. Forming an incredibly dynamic and creave team (The Flute View, San Francisco) the duo has arranged several works, including Portuguese fados and a unique Roma version of Béla Bartok's Romanian Folk Dances. The duo also went to Buenos Aires to perfect their arrangements and interpretaon of works by Astor Piazzolla. The Duo Beija-Flor has collaborated with various Canadian composers to create new works: Roddy Ellias (Havana Street Parade, 2013), Carmen Braden (Culture of Isolation, aka no rehearsal,2020), Sylvain Picard (Pete Nation, suite rusque riponaise, 2022). Recently they commissioned a new work from legendary composer Cuban Leo Brouwer. Danza Cubana no. 1 will premiere in February 2025 during their tour with Debut Atlantic. Information Source: CBRM Recreation | eventbrite

The Intelligence of Painting throws a spotlight on the energy of contemporary painting in Australia today through the work of 14 Australian women artists. The exhibition includes recent MCA Collection acquisitions, as well as new and recent paintings by Karen Black, Angela Brennan, Eleanor Louise Butt, Prudence Flint, Maria Madeira, Thea Anamara Perkins, Kerrie Poliness, Jude Rae, Jessica Rankin, Julie Nangala Robertson, Gemma Smith, Jelena Telecki, Jenny Watson and Nyapanyapa Yunupingu. The Intelligence of Painting responds to the MCA’s commitment to be a platform for living artists and the Museum’s privileged role in showcasing their art to the broader public in Australia and to the world.

Experience a night of music and celebration at the Winter Waves: International Women's Day Concert. Taking place at St Patrick's Church Museum in Sydney, NS on March 7, 2025, this event promises a memorable evening filled with talented female artists showcasing their musical prowess. Join us for an inspiring performance and support women in the music industry. Tickets are priced at CA$27.96. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a special concert in honor of International Women's Day.

From April 11th to May 8th, 2025, the Maison will be presenting its exhibition “The Art of Movement. Van Cleef & Arpels, living instants, eternal forms” at Watersedge, Campbell’s Stores in Sydney, Australia. Featuring over 100 creations from its Patrimonial Collection and nearly 50 archival documents, this selection illustrates the Maison’s constant quest to impart movement into precious materials. Like a panorama of Van Cleef & Arpels’ creativity, the exhibition displays emblematic pieces, new acquisitions as well as creations that have reflected lifestyle evolutions over decades. The visitor’s journey is divided into four themes: Human Odyssey, Nature Alive, Elegance and Abstract Movements.

PERFORMANCE MASTERCLASS SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP AIM's new school holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in Music Performance. Created for students in Years 9-12, the workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience playing and performing music, mentored by AIM's own accomplished musicians and educators. Over the course of the workshop, students will work with two AIM alumni, Gian Timothy Gho who is a professional drummer, and Noa Kidd, a professional guitar player, to expand their performance skills in a collaborative and inspiring environment. They will workshop communication in an ensemble, chart reading, rhythm, pitch, dynamic, improvisation, stylistic interpretation and performance. Under their guidance, they will use these new rehearsal and performance techniques to create a small set of diverse songs in collaboration with other students in the class to present a performance for family and friends. JOIN US FOR OUR PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP Date: Monday 14th April, 2025 Time: 10am to 5pm Location: AIM Sydney, Enter via 27 Nurses Walk, The Rocks NSW 2010 Performance for family and friends commences at 4pm. Will you require any extra support over the day? For example: Accessibility, Assistance for vision impairment, access to a quiet space for time out, Performance Anxiety support etc. If your required support is not listed, please let us know via enquiries@aim.edu.au Information Source: Australian Institute of Music | eventbrite

Learn how to make and perform your own original songs! Created for students in Years 9-12, AIM's new high school music workshops provide incredible opportunities to explore songwriting, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators. This songwriting workshop is essential for any high school students curious about writing songs and performing and is a golden opportunity to work with incredibly accomplished songwriters. Join us these school holidays and discover the songwriter and performer you were born to become. Over the course of the workshop, students will work with professional Songwriter/Composer/Producer Dominic Cabusi & Bronte Maree O'Neill to expand their songwriting skills in a collaborative and inspiring environment. They will workshop harmony, melody, style, lyricism, basic arrangement and/or production and artistic performance. Under their guidance they will use these new devices to write original music in collaboration with other students in the class to a present in a performance for family and friends. JOIN US FOR OUR SONGWRITING WORKSHOP Date: Friday 14th April, 2025. Time: 10am to 5pm Location: AIM Sydney, Enter via 27 Nurses Walk, The Rocks NSW 2010 Performance for parents and friends commences at 4pm. F ind out more information on our website. Information Source: Australian Institute of Music | eventbrite

PERFORMANCE MASTERCLASS SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP AIM's new school holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in Music Performance. Created for students in Years 9-12, the workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience playing and performing music, mentored by AIM's own accomplished musicians and educators. Over the course of the workshop, students will work with two AIM alumni, Gian Timothy Gho who is a professional drummer, and Noa Kidd, a professional guitar player, to expand their performance skills in a collaborative and inspiring environment. They will workshop communication in an ensemble, chart reading, rhythm, pitch, dynamic, improvisation, stylistic interpretation and performance. Under their guidance, they will use these new rehearsal and performance techniques to create a small set of diverse songs in collaboration with other students in the class to present a performance for family and friends. JOIN US FOR OUR PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP Date: Monday 14th April, 2025 Time: 10am to 5pm Location: AIM Sydney, Enter via 27 Nurses Walk, The Rocks NSW 2010 Performance for family and friends commences at 4pm. Will you require any extra support over the day? For example: Accessibility, Assistance for vision impairment, access to a quiet space for time out, Performance Anxiety support etc. If your required support is not listed, please let us know via enquiries@aim.edu.au Information Source: Australian Institute of Music | eventbrite

Kelly McMichael is a multi-instrumentalist who can sling a guitar, serenade on piano and program beats in equal measure. Kelly’s early songwriting career was established in Ontario around 2007 through DIY feminist electronic synth bands Rouge, and later on, Renders. Her interests cover a broad range of pop/rock production styles combining retro and futuristic sounds in service of commanding vocals and well-crafted songwriting. After a decade as a side player, McMichael’s independent debut LP Waves had a breakthrough in 2021, garnering a spot on the Polaris Prize shortlist, three Music NL Awards, and the ECMA for Best Rock Recording. Kelly’s sophomore album is a genreless expansion on the classic sound of her debut. Recorded and co-produced with Jake Nicoll, this music sits in the comfort of its core ideas while being utterly unafraid to try new things, including McMichael doing much of the recording herself. It plays exactly how its maker intended. “I write and record in a way that you’re just giving the song what it needs. Why limit the creativity? I don’t want limitations.” Information Source: CBRM Recreation | eventbrite

Join us for Open Day, and experience everything AIM has to offer! See our campus, get course advice, experience live performances, meet our teachers and students, and take part in activities that will give you a taste of student life here at AIM. Whether you’re ready to study now, or in five years’ time, Open Day is open to all and a fantastic opportunity to discover how the Australian Institute of Music can help turn your passion for music into a career. Register now! During the Open Day, you will: Get guidance on our courses designed for excelling in the music industryDiscover the thriving career opportunities for your skills and interestsPerformances by students and staffTour our facilities, built specifically for musiciansAudition on the day for your future degree. Ask us how: enquiries@aim.edu.auJOIN US FOR OUR AIM OPEN DAY Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Time: 9:30am-4pm Location: AIM Sydney, 66 Harrington Street (Entry via Nurses Walk), The Rocks, 2000 Find out everything you need to know about studying at AIM. Applications accepted and auditions available on the day! Don't miss this opportunity to explore your potential and take your career to the next level. Information Source: Australian Institute of Music | eventbrite

Learn how to write and perform your own original songs! Created for students in Years 9-12, AIM’s new high school music workshops provide incredible opportunities to explore songwriting, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators. This songwriting workshop is essential for any high school students curious about writing songs and performing and is a golden opportunity to work with incredibly accomplished songwriters. Join us these school holidays and discover the songwriter and performer you were born to become. Over the course of the workshop, students will work with professional Songwriter/Composer/Producers Dominic Cabusi & Bronte Maree O’Neill to expand their songwriting skills in a collaborative and inspiring environment. They will workshop harmony, melody, style, lyricism, basic arrangement and/or production and artistic performance. Under their guidance, they will use these new devices to write original music in collaboration with other students in the class to present a performance for family and friends. JOIN US FOR OUR SONGWRITING WORKSHOP Date: Monday 7th – Tuesday 8th, 2025 Time: 10am to 5pm Location: AIM Sydney, Enter via 27 Nurses Walk, The Rocks NSW 2010 Performance for parents and friends commences at 4pm on Tuesday. Information Source: Australian Institute of Music | eventbrite

Learn how to write and perform your own original songs! Created for students in Years 9-12, AIM’s new high school music workshops provide incredible opportunities to explore songwriting, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators. This songwriting workshop is essential for any high school students curious about writing songs and performing and is a golden opportunity to work with incredibly accomplished songwriters. Join us these school holidays and discover the songwriter and performer you were born to become. Over the course of the workshop, students will work with professional Songwriter/Composer/Producers Adrianna Cicchitelli& Bronte Maree O’Neill to expand their songwriting skills in a collaborative and inspiring environment. They will workshop harmony, melody, style, lyricism, basic arrangement and/or production and artistic performance. Under their guidance, they will use these new devices to write original music in collaboration with other students in the class to present a performance for family and friends. JOIN US FOR OUR SONGWRITING WORKSHOP Date: Monday 7th – Tuesday 8th, 2025 Time: 10am to 5pm Location: AIM Sydney, Enter via 27 Nurses Walk, The Rocks NSW 2010 Performance for parents and friends commences at 4pm on Tuesday. Information Source: Australian Institute of Music | eventbrite

PERFORMANCE MASTERCLASS SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP AIM’s new school holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in music performance. Created for students in Years 9-12, the workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience playing and performing music, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators. Learn, practice and perform contemporary and classic pop, rock and soul tunes, under the expertise of Australia’s leading music mentors. Over the course of the workshop, students will work with two AIM alumni, Gian Timothy Gho who is a professional drummer, and Noa Kidd, a professional guitar player, to expand their performance skills in a collaborative and inspiring environment. They will workshop communication in an ensemble, chart reading, rhythm, pitch, dynamic, improvisation, stylistic interpretation and performance. Under their guidance, they will use these new rehearsal and performance techniques to create a small set of diverse songs in collaboration with other students in the class to present a performance for family and friends. JOIN US FOR OUR PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP Date & Time: Monday 7th – Tuesday 8th Location: AIM Sydney, Enter via 27 Nurses Walk, The Rocks NSW 2010 Performance for family and friends commences at 4pm on Tuesday. Information Source: Australian Institute of Music | eventbrite