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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.
Dancefest 2026
Dance Fest is a fast-paced day consisting of 3 different style workshops; Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Jazz. Dancers partake in all three workshops that will be presented by leading industry professionals, therefore a dance skill set of intermediate/advanced is recommended for those attending (these are not beginner workshops). This opportunity is open to students in years 5-12 and teachers that wish to partake in the workshops (no casual release provided). Dancers can register for the day by filling out an application form. Hosted at Newcastle Town Hall, places are limited and will be given on a first come first served basis, Monday 18th of May, 20.
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.
Voiceworx
The diocesan vocal program VoiceWorx is open to any diocesan student who wants to join a vocal group. The primary groups are performing this term at Celebrate! Choirs at the Civic, Civic Theatre Newcastle (registrations are now closed). Registrations are open for Secondary VoiceWorx. They will be performing at Newcastle City Hall in Term 4.
Junior Theatre Makers
Junior Theatre Makers is a drama workshop and performance program designed for years 5 – 8. Students participate in a weekly drama workshop program that looks at developing skills in drama and performance as they create an original piece for inclusion in a performance showcase at the end of Term 3.
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.
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2026 Production Scrambled
‘I hardly remember anything … and what’s there is sort of … scrambled.’
After a fall, Beth has lost her memory. She remembers pieces of things: the date she broke her arm, the books her mum read to her when she was little, and the kid at school who never had a hat. However, bigger things — like who she is, what she’s like, and even who her older sister is — are missing. As she tries to find her lost memories, with the help of the various parts of her brain, Beth discovers that everything is not what it seems and wonders if losing her memory might be the best thing that could ever have happened.
Featuring a host of contemporary hits, this trip down memory lane for Gen Z and Gen Alpha asks, ‘Do you like the person you’re becoming?’ and ‘If you had the chance to change, would you?
DioSounds 2026 Welcome Home
Join the Secondary Schools of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland Newcastle for ‘Welcome Home.’ We bring to you an exciting night of a variety musical performances featuring talented students from across the diocese. This DioSounds promises to be another feast for the eyes and ears that is not to be missed.
Memorable Melodies and Moments - Aspire Song Competition Finalist Showcase 2026
Come along to Aspire’s Song Competition Finalist Showcase. The Aspire Song Competition is in its thirteenth year and is open to all students in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. All the finalists will perform their songs to the audience and a panel of experts. There are four categories: Years K-6 Class, Years K-6 Individual, Years 7-9, and Years 10-12. The winners of each category will be announced at the end of the evening and will receive a Muso’s Corner Voucher, and individual winners will have the opportunity to have their songs professionally recorded.
