UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS AUDITION APPLICATION

DEGREE INFORMATION

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Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts [40309] or Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts [40311]

Thank you for choosing to audition to study music/performing arts at the University of Newcastle. Your audition is an opportunity to show us your talent and to help us determine the pathways available to you.

SECTION ONE – Applicant Details

Name

First NameLast Name

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Postal Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

SuburbState / Province

Postal Code

Email Address

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Date of Birth

Day-Month-Year

Mobile Phone

SECTION TWO – Application Preferences

The information below relates to Audition deadlines.

For UAC deadlines, please download latest information from UAC Key Dates.

Semester 2, 2025

Future Students

Sunday, 29 June 2025: Online/video audition submission deadline for consideration for a Semester 2, 2025 offer.

Current Students

Sunday, 6 July 2025: Online/video audition submission deadline for consideration for a Semester 2, 2025 offer.

Semester 1, 2026

Future Students

Sunday, 11 January 2026: Online/video audition submission deadline for consideration for a Semester 1, 2026 offer.

** In-person auditions will be scheduled for November/December 2025 (exact dates to be confirmed), at the Conservatorium of Music, Newcastle NSW.

Thursday 29 January 2026: Final deadline to list music programs as a UAC preference for Semester 1, 2026.

Schools Recommendation Scheme

Sunday, 12 October 2025: Online/video audition submission deadline for consideration for an offer through the Schools Recommendation Scheme.

Year 12 ATAR-Based Offer Rounds

Monday, 8 December 2025: Online/video audition submission deadline for consideration in UAC’s main ATAR-based offer round for Year 12 students.

Current Students

Sunday 7 December 2025: Online/video audition submission deadline for consideration for a Semester 1, 2026 offer.

** In-person auditions will be scheduled for mid to late November 2025 at the Conservatorium of Music, Newcastle NSW.

Please check Admissions and Audition Information for the latest information on audition dates.

Are you applying via the Early Entry Program (EEP)? Applications must be received for: Offer Round 1 - lodge audition by Monday 26th of August 2024. Offer Round 2 - lodge audition by Monday 9th of September 2024. Offer Round 3 - lodge audition by Monday 23rd of September 2024. *Note: LIVE Auditions are NOT an option for EEP applicants.

Early Entry Program (EEP)I will be submitting a video audition and Creative Portfolio/CVI would like to do a Live Audition in person (Week commencing the 18th of November, you will be emailed availabilities).

Term of Commencement

UAC Reference Number/UON Application Number (Domestic & International)*

* Domestic admission applications can be made through UAC or directly to the University.

For more information, visit Domestic - How To Apply

International admission applications must be made directly to the University.

For more information, visit International - How To Apply

For all other applicants, please put N/A in this section

Please indicate (number) your preferences below:

Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts (40309)

Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts (40311)

SECTION THREE – Majors

Below are 9 pathways that can be taken when studying Music/Performing Arts at the University of Newcastle. Please choose one from the list that interests you the most.

Please note - selecting majors on this application provides an indication of your study interests and is not a formal acceptance of your study pathway/major, this occurs after an official University of Newcastle offer into the program occurs.

B Music and Performing Arts [40309]

1 Single Major

PerformanceSongwriting and ProductionPerforming Arts

2 Double Major Pathway B - Double Major

Songwriting and Production + PerformanceSongwriting and Production + Performing ArtsPerformance + Performing Arts

3 Double Major Pathway C - One Music and Performing Arts Major + One SOCI Major

Performance + Media Arts ProductionSongwriting and Production + Animation and InteractionPerforming Arts + Creative Arts

B Music and Performing Arts/B Arts [40311]

1 Single Major

PerformanceSongwriting and ProductionPerforming Arts

If you play multiple instruments, please nominate your preferred instrument as this will determine who may be allocated as your tutor. If you are a singer, please indicate voice as your instrument major.

SECTION FOUR – Previous Studies

Have you undertaken, or are currently undertaking, any formal courses in music/performing arts?

Please include results/outcomes (if known)

AMEB/Trinity/ABRSM

HSC/TAFE Specify Course

Other courses

Are you a current UON tertiary student? (Specify student number and current program)

If you are applying for credit for studies previously completed, please submit a separate online credit application.

SECTION FIVE – Written Statement

The written statement requires you to provide responses to five questions in your own words (approximately 200-250 words each). Please relate each statement to your personal experiences and opinions about music and/or performing arts. The statement helps us learn more about you and your love of music as well as your written communication skills.

Please take time to review your statements and use correct spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.

Question 1 - Describe two of your music/performing arts experiences to date (e.g. performing, composing, production, etc) and talk about what you learned from them. This can include work produced in the workplace, at school, at university, at home, or for leisure.*

Question 2 - Describe how an experience in your life has influenced your creative development.*

Question 3 - Name a piece of creative work that you enjoy and explain why you enjoy it. You may like to discuss instrumentation, textures, mood, rhythmic drive, lyrics, etc, if applicable.*

Question 4 - If you had no limitations, explain what you would ideally like to be doing in your future career?*

Question 5 - What do you think are qualities of being successful in the creative arts? (You may include non-creative arts based skills as well)*

Will you be presenting a live audition?*

YesNo, I will be submitting an online/video audition

What back-line equipment do you require?

Do you require any additional equipment that is not listed above?

Will you auditioning with additional support from other musicians/instruments/performers (e.g. as part of an ensemble) ?

Please supply name(s) of the other performer(s)

SECTION SIX – VIDEO AUDITION AND PORTFOLIO/CV

Please click on the link below and submit a summary of your musical and/or performing achievements to date. A short Creative Portfolio/Journal/CV no more than two pages in a single document (PDF file or DOCX file) is sufficient.

There is no need to upload copies of certificates etc.

Your Creative Portfolio could include ensembles you have been a part of, lessons you have undertaken and performances you have been involved in.

If you have an up-to-date web profile you may prefer to include a URL in the comments field instead of uploading a document.

Please upload your Creative Portfolio here (if you are NOT LIVE auditioning)

if portfolio is a link to a site, please add to links below

Please provide a link to your pre-recorded video(s) hosted on an external server (YouTube is preferred for ease of viewing). Videos should be concise and not contain significant editing ("top and tailing" is permitted, but the performance should be a single take).

If you are uploading your video audition to Google Drive please ensure you have set the permissions to 'Anyone on the internet with the link can view' so our academic staff can view your audition.

The video audition requirements are the same as face-to-face auditions and should demonstrate you performing two contrasting pieces of music. You should also include a short verbal statement introducing yourself and indicating what you are playing.

The quality of the audio and video should be sufficient to adequately hear what you are playing and see you. A mobile phone, tablet, etc may be used for recording but the video should not exceed 720p 25fps (maximum). Please ensure you record in a quiet environment in sufficient light with the camera mounted in a static location.

Please provide your video link/s below

If you are not LIVE Auditioning, provide your video links here.

SECTION SEVEN– Declaration

I declare that I intend to audition for either the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts [40309] or Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts [40311] at the University of Newcastle. The above information is true and correct. Any material I upload is a valid representation of me.

In conjunction with the University of Newcastle Music and Performing Arts Audition Application, I understand that I also need to submit an application through one of the categories listed below:

DOMESTIC APPLICANTS

New Domestic Applicant – Admission applications must firstly be made through UAC. Further details available from Universities Admissions Centre
Current UON Domestic Student can apply direct to the University. Apply for - Domestic Degree Transfer
University of Newcastle Enabling program (Yapug, Open Foundation or Newstep) can apply direct to the University. There is no cost to submit this application. Current Enabling Students - Apply for direct admission

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

New International Applicant – Admission applications must firstly be made through International Admissions. Further details available from UON International Admissions
Current UON International Student can apply direct to the University. Apply for - International Degree Transfer
International Foundation Pathway Applicant – apply through the University of Newcastle College of International Education

Name/Signature

Date

Day-Month-Year

Thank you for completing the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts [40309] or Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts [40311] application.

Please ensure on submission of this form you have:

- Completed all five (5) long answer questions

AND

- Applied for a LIVE Audition Time (clicked yes and provided details)

OR

- Submitted your Creative CV/Portfolio and provided links to your video audition

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

Please indicate the instrument you wish to play if you choose to major in performance.