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Construction begins

On 2 March 1959, a crowd gathered under umbrellas, in the rain, to watch the ceremony that marked the start of construction of the Sydney Opera House.

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Music for... Getting through by Maina Doe

Alongside her Opera House gig for Liminal, the local rising star has curated a playlist of tunes that echo the fluctuations of lockdown – tracks to help push through the direst of circumstances, comprised of the genres she knows best: R&B and hip-hop.

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Prizes & scholarships

A masterpiece of architecture, engineering and creativity, the Sydney Opera House embodies excellence and the liberating power of art and ideas. The product of a global competition, it is Australia's most significant building and a symbol of Australian optimism.

A group of men and women sitting on the staircase of Sydney opera house.

Archie Rose Distilling Co. x Sydney Opera House Single Malt Whiskies Competition

Win a limited edition set of Archie Rose x Sydney Opera House Classical and Contemporary Single Malt Whiskies. What’s better than whisky and music? This beloved combination has inspired a new set of limited edition Archie Rose x Sydney Opera House Single Malt Whiskies that will launch late 2024.

My Inspirational Teacher: Pasi Sahlberg

The Finnish educator and thought-leader on the teachers who inspired him to reshape the narrative around schooling.

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Two middle age men wearing suit, having a debate on the stage.

Reconciliation Action Plan

For thousands of years, Tubowgule, the land on which the Opera House stands, has been a place of gathering and belonging. The Gadigal would meet on the tidal island, eat and share stories. The Opera House carries on this legacy by embracing and celebrating the culture of Australia’s First Peoples.