Young Artist Program

Discovering and nurturing Australian talent.

Young artists help shape the future of opera. At Opera Australia, we are committed to developing new generations of Australian talent. Emerging artists are integral to our mission to present great opera for the 21st century through a uniquely Australian lens.

A flagship program is the Opera Australia Young Artist Program.

From 2025, four singers, one director and one répétiteur will participate in exceptional career development opportunities both on and off stage.

The Opera Australia Young Artist Program offers professional training in the heart of Australia’s national opera company, allowing emerging artists to draw on the expertise of Opera Australia’s vast community of artists, répétiteurs, directors, vocal coaches, technicians and specialists.

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"If you want to work in Australia as a professional opera singer the OA YAP is the best way to get the training that you need. For me it provided some incredible opportunities both on and off stage to learn with some really fantastic coaches as well as to be able to perform. It’s only when you’re working for a professional company that you experience what it means to be performing on stage."

Nicole Car


From Francis (Head of Young Artists) and Jane (Young Artist Producer)

Welcome to the new Opera Australia Young Artist Program.

Generously supported by Principal Patron, Maureen Wheeler AO, Opera Australia’s new Young Artist Program redefines the way we discover and nurture emerging talent.

The OAYAP is not just a training program; it’s an investment in the next generation of operatic talent. We’re offering an 18-month, full-time experience that provides emerging artists with the skills, opportunities, and support needed to launch successful global careers.

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Répétiteurs

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Former Young Artists of Opera Australia include

Opera Australia is proud to launch the next chapter of our Young Artist Program, generously supported by Principal Patron Maureen Wheeler AO.