UNE Music

25/06/2026

This is a really fantastic opportunity. Please check out this Music Industry Mentoring Program run by The Push
This program connects young people with workplace experience across Australia’s music industry. It’s a free program for young people at the start of their careers. If successful in being selected they will be placed with a real music organisation, working across live events, production, marketing, or the business side of music gaining real industry experience, building networks, and developing the skills and confidence to take the next step in their career. They will receive a $3500+ honorarium to conduct approx. 150 hours of work alongside a mentor between August and December 2026. Since 2024, more than 30 young people have worked inside leading music organisations across Australia, learning on the job with people working in the music industry. Many these have gone on to full-time employment in the industry.

17/06/2026

UNE Music was delighted to participate in The PUSH Music Careers Expo, connecting with aspiring musicians and students interested in pursuing careers in the music industry. Throughout the day, Dr Paul Smith, Alana Blackburn and Dr Donna Hewitt engaged with attendees at the UNE information stall, discussing study pathways and the diverse opportunities available within the music sector.

Dr Paul Smith and Dr Donna Hewitt also took part in an industry panel, sharing insights from their professional experiences in music. They later presented an interactive Music for Screen workshop, where participants collaborated to create a micro-film on the spot and explored how different musical choices can dramatically shape the meaning and emotional impact of moving images.

The event was filled with energy, creativity, and enthusiasm, featuring a diverse range of workshops, performances, and industry discussions that were warmly received by the engaged audience. UNE was proud to be part of an event that supports and inspires the next generation of music industry professionals.

24/01/2026

Some wonderful presentations from UNE Music students to conclude our 3 day annual workshop gathering. The past three days included lectures and hands on workshops from music staff, along with presentations from Nikki Tuckwell (APRA AMCOS), Matt Ridgeway (Ableton Live), and major festival and event organiser Rachael Chant. Students workshopped new compositions and arrangemens, explored collaborative performance approaches, and experimented with Ableton Push controllers - improvising soundtracks in real time to short films. A fantastic opportunity to connect, discuss and create together.

23/01/2026

Fantastic to have Nikki Tuckwell from APRA AMCOS presenting to music students at UNE Sydney today. We all learnt a lot.

10/12/2025

If you're in or near Uralla this weekend, come to 'Words, Music, Time, and Place' performance. We will be performing a new work 'Yma (here)' by Steve Thorneycroft (UNE Alumnus) which is a special celebration of the New England Region through words and music.

3pm Sunday 14th December McCrossin's Mill, Uralla. Purchase tickets online here:
https://www.trybooking.com/DHGBC

Alana Blackburn, recorders (UNE Staff)
Steve Thorneycroft, guitars (UNE Alumnus)
Camilla Tafra, baroque cello (UNE Alumna)
Sarah Lawrence, narrator (UNE Staff)

UNE Life University of New England, AU Humanities at UNE UNE Alumni

Amongst other musical gems, this program will include a performance of a new piece by local composer Steve Thorneycroft setting music to the words...

01/12/2025

The schedule is finalised for the UNE and Regional Music Research Group Symposium 'Resonance'. Register to attend one or all sessions either in person or online: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/resonance-exploring-the-sound-and-significance-of-regional-music-tickets-1681703603749?aff=oddtdtcreator

1.00pm - Welcome

1.10-2.40 - Presentations: Regional Music Research Group & UNE (Drs Alana Blackburn & Devpriya Chakravarty, UNE), ARC Digital music making in regional Australia (Prof. Andy Bennett, Griffith) and Live and Local Music development (Freya Linke-Langley, Griffith)

2.40-3.00 - Break Afternoon Tea (provided)

3.00-4.00 - Guest Presenter: 'Home and horizon: Shaping the future of country music in Australia' - Dr Gavin Carfoot, QUT & CMAA Songwriter of the year.

4.00-5.15 - Round table discussion: Athol Munro, Peter Ross, Gavin Carfoot, Miranda Heckenberg, David Cashman

UNE Tamworth University of New England, AU Oorala Aboriginal Centre UNE UNE Alumni UNE Taree Humanities at UNE

This half day symposium will explore the social, cultural, educational and economical impact music has on regional Australia.

22/11/2025

Celebrating Aus Music Month this year by showcasing some of the amazing work of our UNE music students. Check these out 🎤 🎶 🎸 👇

21/11/2025

Want to brush up on your songwriting skills? Prepare for the Tamworth Country Music Festival 2026 ? Join UNE Music at UNE Tamworth for a songwriting workshop with 2025 CMAA Songwriter of the year Gavin Carfoot!

6th December, 10am-11.30am at UNE Tamworth

This is a free in person event. To attend, register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/songsense-free-in-person-songwriting-workshop-with-gavin-carfoot-tickets-1699191199619?aff=oddtdtcreator

Gavin Carfoot is an award-winning songwriter and producer whose work includes Golden Guitar winners ‘Little More Country’ and ‘Same Songs’, an ARIA-certified platinum record, and multiple number-one country hits. In 2021, he launched The Song Muster, a songwriting event with the Australian Institute of Country Music and The Gympie Muster. He holds a doctorate in popular music studies and has taught at the Queensland Conservatorium and QUT, mentoring emerging songwriters.

# Tamworth Country Music Festival

21/11/2025

Announcing guest presenter Professor Andy Bennett from Griffith University. Andy is a member of the Regional Music Research Group and will be presenting the Australian Research Council Discovery Project "Cultivating digital music making in regional Australia". Friday 5th December at 1pm at UNE Tamworth . An important discussion for all music stakeholders. Don't miss out!

Register in person or online here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/resonance-exploring-the-sound-and-significance-of-regional-music-tickets-1681703603749?aff=oddtdtcreator

This project brings together researchers from Griffith University and RMIT University to examine effective methods of aligning local infrastructure and online resources to support digital music creators and their communities in regional Australia. The project collaborates with regional digital artists to share their skills and expertise, with the goal of improving coordination of resources and infrastructure for the growth of regional digital creatives and engagement with their communities.

University of New England, AU