The Sydney Conservatorium of Music will open a new state-of-the-art teaching and research facility in Parramatta in the second half of 2026, marking the first expansion in its 110-year history.

The University of Sydney is investing $30 million in the project at 60 Station Street, Parramatta, which will focus on 21st-century music technologies and contemporary music education. The facility will serve Bachelor of Music students specialising in digital production, songwriting and composition for creative industries, with capacity for up to 180 students by its fourth year.

Vice-Chancellor and President Mark Scott said the move reflects the University’s commitment to expanding access to world-class education in Western Sydney. “We know it’s a challenging time for music education in Australia,” he said. “That’s why we’re proud to offer a new home for music in Parramatta – a place where creativity, collaboration and community can thrive.”

Sydney Conservatorium students Imogen Hamer and Max Mollica. Photo © Fiona Wolf/University of Sydney

The project includes a $2 million strategic grant from Sound NSW and forms part of the NSW Government’s Contemporary Music Strategy. A new 60-seat performance auditorium equipped...