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Future Echoes at the Con

Led by Blake Rhodes, these workshops for Aboriginal youth aged 14-21 who want to explore songwriting, music production, and the art of storytelling. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your skills, there’s something for everyone.

What’s in store?

  • Hands-on Workshops: Explore new techniques, learn from the best, and unleash your creative genius.
  • Music Mastery: From beats to lyrics, you’ll create original music that blends culture and future sounds.
  • Storytelling: Share your experiences through sound, and see how your voice can echo into tomorrow!

Join us for a creative and fun two-day experience where you’ll get to connect with others, learn new skills, and leave with a deeper understanding of how music can reflect culture and community.

It’s all happening at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th September 2025 | FREE EVENT 

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The Northern Rivers Conservatorium is excited to announce the launch of its new First Nations Music Program, a groundbreaking initiative led by the highly acclaimed Bundjalung artist, Blake Rhodes. This program is designed to provide First Nations artists with a dedicated platform to share their rich cultural heritage, stories, and music with the broader community.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have Blake Rhodes leading this important project,” said Anita Bellman, Executive Director of the Northern Rivers Conservatorium. “Blake’s deep connection to both music and his community, combined with his experience as a respected artist and mentor, will ensure that this program is culturally authentic, impactful, and inspiring for all involved.”

The First Nations Music Program will feature a diverse range of classes and workshops, covering everything from music production and songwriting to storytelling and creative expression.

“I’m incredibly excited to contribute to this program and to share my passion for music with my community,” said Blake Rhodes. “Music is a powerful tool for connection and storytelling. I hope this program will empower and uplift the next generation of First Nations musicians and creators, especially those from the Bundjalung nation.”

The First Nations Music Program will officially launch in April 2025, with three days of dynamic songwriting and music production workshops for Aboriginal youth aged 14-21, held at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium.

For more details about the program or to register, please contact Blake Rhodes at firstnations@nrcac.edu.au or call 02 6621 2266.

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Conditions of Enrolment

Enrolment
  • An enrolment becomes valid and lessons can commence upon confirmation of lesson placement by the Northern Rivers Conservatorium (NRC) Administration.
  • Enrolment is continuing for the whole calendar year until notice of withdrawal (see Student Withdrawal).
  • Term dates for Community Music are as published by the NSW Department of Education, with Music in Schools term dates advised by your participating school.
  • Music in School schedules of lessons are available online at our website and it is the responsibility of parents, carers, and students to ensure that they have the latest timetable.
Fees
  • A registration fee is payable once a year by every student enrolled.
  • An invoice for fees will be raised at the beginning of each term for all enrolled students.
  • Fees are on a term basis and payable within seven days of the date of invoice, unless NRC has agreed to a regular payment arrangement.
  • In the event of financial hardship, please contact the office to discuss payment plans and/or apply for fee assistance through our bursary programme.
  • Any student with outstanding fees from a previous term will be automatically withdrawn. Students may only re-enrol if accounts are paid in full or an approved payment schedule implemented; in this case it may not be possible to provide the student with the same lesson time, day or teacher.
Delivery of Lessons
  • Lessons begin and end promptly at the designated time.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to attend their lessons on time. For Music In Schools students, our families are asked to check the schedules prior to their child’s day and remind their child prior to leaving home.
Missed Lessons / Refunds
  • NRC must be informed of all absences, with 24 hours’ notice where possible, by phone (6621 2266), SMS (0448 026 211), or email admin@nrcac.edu.au
  • Credits or refunds are not given for missed lessons, unless due to tutor absence.
Make-up Lessons
  • Make-up lessons are only available to Community Music students, with a maximum of one make-up lesson per term.
  • Tutors can deliver make-up lessons only if they have available time and have received more than 24 hours’ notice of the absence.
  • In the event that a make-up lesson is not available, one of the following options may be chosen instead: one free attendance to one of the holiday make-up workshops offered each year that is equivalent to two hours’ music education activity, OR one free ticket to an NRC visiting artist’s concert/workshop event.
Change of Teacher
  • NRC reserves the right to supply a substitute tutor if the original tutor is unavailable.
Student Withdrawal
  • Two weeks’ notification is required for any withdrawal and must be given in writing to the NRC office.
Disclaimer
  • NRC reserves the right to review and implement changes to fees at any time.
  • Our tutors reserve the right to discontinue lessons where student behaviour is deemed inappropriate.

 

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