Beth Allen

Beth is a Meanjin-based mezzo-soprano, currently in her fourth year studying a dual degree in Music (Honours) and Science (Archaeological Science). She studies voice under the tutelage of Sarah Crane. Throughout her time at UQ, Beth has performed in excerpts from ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’, ‘Idomeneo’, ‘Offenbach’, and ‘La Cenerentola’ in the UQ Singers Opera Scenes showcases. She has also played ‘Papagena’ in the UQ School of Music’s 2022 production of ‘The Magic Flute’ and ‘Agricola’ in the 2023 production of ‘A Night in Venice’.

In 2023, Beth was awarded the Ethel Osborn Prize and the Margaret Nickson Prize with collaborative partner Mac Johnson. She also toured with the UQ ensemble at the Festival of Outback Opera and performed at the Queensland Art Song Festival in both 2023 and 2024. Most recently, Beth appeared as Carmen in the Cuskelly College of Music Summer School program (2024) and as the alto soloist for UQ’s performance of Mozart’s Requiem at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre under Maestro Dane Lam.