2027 Academy Program Auditions - Melbourne

An advance stage program preparing students for the demands of professional training and performance. In these upper levels, students refine their technique and artistry while building independence and professional readiness. 

Students undertaking the Academy Program (Levels 3 – 1) are able to access flexible education pathways. The Academy maintains a long-standing partnership with Kelvin Grove State College, providing students with a guaranteed pathway to enrol should they wish to undertake their academic studies there. For those wanting alternate academic pathways, students are equally supported in exploring other options, whether that involves attending a different secondary school or pursuing distance learning arrangements. 

Cost: $145 Applications
Open: 28 July 2026
Applications Close: 3 September 2026

Melbourne Audition: 05 September 2026 - Melbourne Academy of the Arts, 74 Herald St. Cheltenham, VIC, 3192 Australia

Eligibility: Registrants must be entering into Academic Years 10 to 12 and meet the enrolment age requirements set by the Queensland Government’s Department of Education.

Please ensure you have read the registration and participation Terms and Conditions before applying to audition.