The University of Queensland School of Music is proud to present our Nickson Room Concert Series for 2025. In reflecting the School's role in the broader South-East Queensland community, we have designed a diverse and exciting program. With established international and national artists performing, as well as our own emerging student artists, this year is set to be a vibrant, creative, and energetic time at the UQ School of Music. We look forward to connecting with you.

Homegrown - Rebecca Cassidy and Alex Raineri

6 March 2025 1:00pm
‘Homegrown’ is a poetic meditation on themes of belonging, motherhood and deep spiritual connection to place. Celebrating International Women’s Day, this performance features classical art song composed by Australian Women. Also featured is Melody Eötvös’ fairytale-inspired Second Piano Sonata.

Raw

20 March 2025 1:00pm
Ensemble Sooon performs works from their latest album ‘Raw.’

Queensland Art Song Festival Concert

28 August 2025 1:00pm
Our 2025 Queensland Art Song Festival concert will feature students and staff from The University of Queensland School of Music, Conservatorium of Music and Queensland Art Song Festival

Aunty Delmae, Robert Davidson and Sketch

11 September 2025 1:00pm
The members of Sketch work creatively with Aunty Delmae Barton, combining their diverse compositional approaches drawn from contemporary classical composition and deep listening approaches, inspired by birdsong, that are distinctive to Aunty Delmae.

Brisbane Chamber Choir

25 September 2025 1:00pm
Step back in time and bask in the magnificence of Vivaldi’s Venice as Brisbane Chamber Choir performs Beatus Vir and Magnificat by this Venetian master.

Shaun Brown and Simon Perry

9 October 2025 1:00pm
Join UQ’s Dr Shaun Brown (baritone) and Dr Simon Perry (piano) for a performance of Schubert’s posthumous song cycle, Schwanengesang.

Prize Winners Concert 2

23 October 2025 4:00pm
The UQ School of Music throughout the year promotes excellence in performance and composition by inviting students to participate in a range of competitions.