Current Registrations
See how you can be part of an Aspire Program
2027 Production
Registrations for the Aspire 2027 auditions are now open for current and new students from Years 4 and up. The auditions will be held at the
Warners Bay Theatre, Lake St, Warners Bay (Drama, Dance, Vocal ONLY) or Diocesan Resource Centre – Corner of Tudor Street and Parry Street,
Newcastle West (Instrumental ONLY).
2027 Design Crew
Design Applications for Aspire 2027 are now open for current students from Years 8 and up with a strong interest in visual art and design who will be involved in creating the 2027’s props, set and costume pieces.
We are looking for Expressions of Interest from students wishing to be a part of this exciting program. Applicants will be invited to interview to gain an ensemble position.
WOW Gallery 2026
Your submission should be your own personal interpretation of THE WOW FACTOR. WHY DO SOME PAINTINGS MAKE US STOP AND SAY ‘WOW!’? This exhibition is all about making art that creates the WOW FACTOR. Artists are invited to be brave, playful, and free. Try new things. Take risks. Follow your ideas, your feelings, and your imagination. Don’t worry about being perfect, make art that comes from your heart.
Your artwork can be created in any medium, it’s completely up to you! You will just photograph or film your artwork and submit via the form. Accepted file formats: JPEG, PNG, MP4.
Concert Band
The Concert Band is a Diocesan ensemble for students in Years 5 – 12. Students must know how to read traditional music notation. The concert band will be playing a variety of repertoire and perform at a variety of events including Vivace, the diocesan instrumental showcase.
Want to work backstage?
The Aspire Team can offer opportunities for interested students who are looking for work experience. Experience will include either working backstage or providing administrative services for one of our current programs. Students will be supervised by the Aspire Production Manager and will receive set tasks that include working backstage, working front of house and as an usher, and completing tasks for business and administration services. For VET Entertainment Students, Aspire is also able to provide Work Placement opportunities through our additional projects and events for students completing their mandatory work placement hours. Students will be supervised by the Aspire Production Manager and will be provided with set tasks that include working backstage, working front of house and as an usher, and completing tasks relating to business and administration services.
Current Events
Come and experience an Aspire performance or exhibition
First Draft - ASPIRE Young Scriptwriters - Performance Evenings
First Draft features scripts from our Young Scriptwriters Participants. Over 100 young writers in stage 3 across our diocese have participated in this years program and these evening is just a snapshot of the wonderful writing that has happened. Performance evenings are spread across the regions, so be sure to click to correct link to tickets.
Lakes Region – 15th of October
Manning Region (plus Junior Theatre Makers)- 16th October
Momentum
Momentum will showcase dance groups from 18 primary and secondary schools from the Catholic Diocese of Maitland Newcastle. These groups have worked alongside teachers and schools to create their own unique pieces to perform.
WOW Gallery
Come and experience a 360 degree, immersive, projection gallery. Featuring artworks by Maitland- Newcastle Catholic School students. Open to the public for 2 days only!
Vivace
The ASPIRE Concert Band are hosting an Instrumental Ensemble showcase featuring Primary and Secondary school bands and ensembles from across the Maitland-Newcastle diocese.
