ENCORE

  • Schools
  • Classical Music
  • Contemporary Music
  • Concert Hall
  • Run time: 140 minutes, one 20 minute interval Subject to change
  • Seating map

ENCORE

The annual ENCORE concert showcases the outstanding musicianship of HSC students from NSW schools and their talents as singers, instrumentalists and composers. Presented by the NSW Education Standards Authority, ENCORE is an exciting opportunity for current music students, teachers and the general public to see and hear a selection of exemplary works presented for the 2025 Higher School Certificate Music examinations. The program illustrates the range, variety and challenges offered by the 3 HSC Music courses across styles, genres and musical periods. Featuring solo and ensemble, vocal and instrumental works, there is something for everyone – from classics to jazz to contemporary music.

Presented by NSW Education Standards Authority

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. 

All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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