AUSTA aims to inspire and support students, amateurs and professionals and also to facilitate communication at local, national and international levels.
The Australian Strings Association (AUSTA) is a professional association of players and makers of bowed string instruments which promotes excellence in all aspects of performance, teaching, conducting and string instrument making. AUSTA is a very active member of the CISTA partnership of string associations worldwide. With members throughout Australia and a small international data base we presen
18/05/2026
https://www.austa.asn.au/events/stringsfest2026/
Registration for the AUSTA Q Strings Festival and Concerto Championship is now open!
2026 AUSTA Q Strings Festival and Concerto Championship No matter whether your child is a beginner or more advanced (and some will have just learnt to play open strings!) AUSTA's strings festival offers...
13/04/2026
Tomorrow is the last day to register for this weekends Mini Conference!
We look forward to seeing you all there!
2026 AUSTA Q Mini-Conference Dates: 18th & 19th April 2025
29/03/2026
Tomorrow is the final day to access Early Bird Mini-Conference pricing! Don't miss out on savings for this years event.
Check out the full schedule and register now :)
https://www.trybooking.com/DJXJR
Picture: 2025 Mini Conference
16/03/2026
Early Bird Registration for AUSTA Q's 2026 Mini Conference is now open! Check out the full schedule for the conference weekend and get registered via trybooking. https://www.trybooking.com/DJXJR
10/03/2026
Sunshine Coast Grammar School is hiring a Lower Strings Specialist (Cello, Double Bass) - click link for more info
Instrumental Music Specialists Job in Forest Glen, Sunshine Coast QLD - SEEK We are seeking Instrumental Music Specialists to support our thriving music program.
07/02/2026
Reading Day in full swing 👌
15/01/2026
Register Now for the AUSTA Q Annual Reading Day and AGM.
This event is on Sunday 8th February 2026 at BBC College Hall. All are welcome!
2026 AUSTA Q Annual Reading Day Get into the swing of things for the start of the year with the annual Reading Day. Nearly all of the Brisbane teaching fraternity will be there,...
18/11/2025
✨ Prize Spotlight ✨
Today we are proud to highlight one of our incredible AUSTA 50th Birthday Video Challenge sponsors — Pirastro!
Pirastro has generously donated a selection of their exceptional string sets, trusted by professional string players around the world. These beautiful prizes include:
🎁 3 x Violin Evah Pirazzi NEO Sets
🎁 1 x Viola Evah Pirazzi Gold Set (Steel)
🎁 1 x Cello Perpetual Edition Set
We are deeply grateful for Pirastro’s support in celebrating 50 years of community, learning, and music-making across Australia.
17/11/2025
Strings Instrumental Teacher Opportunity
Australian Christian College
Caboolture, Brisbane QLD
Strings Instrumental Teacher Job in Caboolture, Brisbane QLD - SEEK Authentic Christian vision, culture & work environment, cohesive team, competitive salary & benefits package, grow the role, your faith & experience
06/11/2025
The Annual General Meeting is on 19 November 2025. Members who would like to participate should email the AUSTA National Secretary - details in this link:
https://www.austa.asn.au/2025-agm/
