Pacific Opera Studio has been preparing and developing the next generation of Australian opera singers since 2009. With over 300 participants since its inception, Pacific Opera Studio has a proud history of training singers who go on to professional work in Australia & Internationally.
Pacific Opera Studio bridges the gap between tertiary education and gaining professional work within an opera company.
Led by Artistic Directors Peter Coleman-Wright AO, Cheryl Barker AO and Musical Director Bradley Gilchrist the program has grown to include concerts, recitals, oratorio, masterclasses and performing roles in fully staged works.
The program relies solely on its charitable supporters and Circle of Friends.
Audition Applications for 2025 are now open!
Audition applications for our 2025 program are now open!
We can't wait to find the talented young artists who will join us for our 2025. The year's program will include concerts, recitals, an oratorio, staged works, masterclasses and more.
Open to singers aged between 20 and 30 years, the Young Artists program provides a year of professional mentoring, performance opportunities and personalized coaching by Australia’s most experienced and renowned international opera stars.
We are very excited to be opening a brand new position for a repetiteur. We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented repetiteur to join our program as a young artist. The repetiteur will receive coaching and support from world class artists and the opportunity to develop their skills by playing for concerts, rehearsals and major events.