News & Events

Off to a Great Start Grant 2025 Winners Announced

Yamaha Music Australia is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Great Start Grant! Thank you to every school and educator who applied - your passion, thoughtfulness, and commitment to music education is truly inspiring. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

Active Field Control (AFC) at the iconic TarraWarra Museum of Art.

Music Initiative Enables Children with Disability to Join the Band

Children with disability from around Melbourne recently had a chance to try their hand at playing a range of musical instruments as part of Melbourne Youth Orchestras’ annual Adaptive Music Come & Try Day.

Music Fest 2024: Celebrating Excellence in School Music Ensembles

Yamaha Music Australia proudly supports Music Fest, a vibrant celebration of young musical talent in South-East Queensland that took place across eight venues recently from August to October.

Elevating Music Education Through Collaboration.

The Yamaha Wind Orchestra: Professional Development Project recently concluded its 2024 iteration, bringing together passionate music educators from across Australia with the united goal of enhancing music education. Held in conjunction with the Australian National Band & Orchestra Conference (ANBOC) in the Carey Baptist Grammar School in Kew, Victoria, this year’s project underscored Yamaha Music Australia’s continued commitment to increasing the quality of, and participation in, music education.

Yamaha Celebrates the Exceptional Work of Piano Teachers in Australia

Last week in Melbourne, the music community gathered to honour the 10 recipients of the 2024 Yamaha Piano Teacher Award: Breakout, to celebrate these teachers who demonstrate a strong commitment and passion for music education.

2024 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships

We are excited to be joining the South Australian Band Association for this prestigious event which will be taking place from the 29th of March until the 1st of April, 2024 in Adelaide. In addition to the many brass and concert bands that will be performing, we will be hosting a wide number of events and giveaways to engage and share the excitement with everyone!