2027 Program
We are pleased to announce the Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program: 2027 LGNOP Grant Series, an initiative designed to support the future of opera talent within Australia. The Program will give six emerging artists a week of concentrated professional development, receiving coaching, technical guidance and professional advice, culminating in an adjudicated gala.
Following the gala, singers will receive a professional development grant of $10,000 or $20,000 AUD to support individual projects that will further career progression.
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Applicants must:
be over the age of 22 as of 25th January 2027
be an Australian citizen or Resident
have completed their tertiary studies or equivalent qualification
must have professional experience as a singer
demonstrate exceptional career potential and professional conduct
Please note, this is open to all emerging singers in Australia (former LGNOP participants can apply)
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Applications Due: 25 January 2027
Virtual Interviews: 25 February 2027
Program Dates: Novermber 8 2027 - November 13 2027
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Application Materials Required:
Completed application form
Links to two (2) video recordings in contrasting styles made within the last 12 months. Your submission may include opera arias and/or art song selections.
A copy of your passport/visa in PDF Format
Plan and budget for a professional development project to be undertaken up to 12 months following the program.
Questions in the application form:
Where do you plan for your career to go in the next 5 years? (Please note, this does not have to solely be a performance career: if you wish to be a festival producer, agent, teacher, etc., let us know. We are interested in fostering your unique trajectory. We don't expect everyone to aspire to perform at the Met or Covent Garden)
Please follow the link below to apply:
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team at chsdcidhcisuhc.griffith.edu.au
2027 Coaches
We are thrilled to announce that Lochlan Brown, founder of the Netherlands Lyric Opera Festival and LGNOP alum, will be joining this year. Alongside Lochlan, we welcome back Teresa Demarchelier, Sarka Budinska, and Jenifier Enchelmier to the coaching staff for the 2024 Program. Finally, we are happy to welcome back our Artistic Director, Philip Mayers, who will be joining us from Berlin, and our Director, Stuart Maunder AO, Artistic Director of Victorian Opera
COre Team
Adjudication Structure
We are thrilled to announce that Lochlan Brown, founder of the Netherlands Lyric Opera Festival and LGNOP alum, will be joining this year. Alongside Lochlan, we welcome back Teresa Demarchelier, Sarka Budinska, and Jenifier Enchelmier to the coaching staff for the 2024 Program. Finally, we are happy to welcome back our Artistic Director, Philip Mayers, who will be joining us from Berlin, and our Director, Stuart Maunder AO, Artistic Director of Victorian Opera
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2027 LGNOP Gala
6th November 2027 - 6:00PM-8:00PM
Watch the next generation of opera talent and celebrate 15 years of the Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program at the 2027 LGNOP Gala.
Tickets will be released shortly. Please subscribe to our email list for more updates.