
Meet The Students Who Created And Scored An Entire Video Game About Collarts
How much do you love your classes, peers, and teachers? For Audio Production student Sarah Baradhi and recent Audio Production graduate Michael […]

Everything You Need To Know About Mastering The Mood Board
Before algorithms curated our lives, the humble mood board found its way into our creative ideas and ways of planning. Traditionally, […]

The Industry Brick Road: Why Anniemae Chose Collarts To Further Her Career
Graduating from your degree can bring a wave of emotions. From the feelings of triumph and success to the uncertainty […]

Melbourne Is The Music Capital Of The World, Second Live Music Census Reports
Taking place on Saturday 25 November 2017, the second Melbourne Live Music Census analysed the current climate of Melbourne’s live […]

PSA: You Can Now Download The Handwriting Of David Bowie, Kurt Cobain And More For Free
Editor’s note 12/04/18 10:40am: At the time of publishing, songwritersfonts.com was online. It has now come to our attention that […]

Second-hand Shopping Set To Pass Fast Fashion In 10 Years
As fast fashion gains more press for its pitfalls, thrifting has begun to be celebrated as a valuable resource. From […]

Six Quick And Easy Dishes Any Student On A Budget Can Master
Eating a healthy meal can be hard to scrape up on a student schedule. Whether you’re time poor or on […]

Music Performance Student Silao Stanzlauz-Atoa On Celebrating Genre
How does it feel for music to be part of your culture and upbringing? For Collarts Music Performance student Silao Stanzlauz-Atoa, […]

Life In The Air: Student Ryan Kearney Shares His Sevdaliza Tour Diary
Hypnotising the world with her debut LP ISON last year, Iranian-Dutch artist Sevdaliza toured Australia for the first time in January 2018. Thanks to Paradise and Mellum, Entertainment […]

New Study Says Going To Gigs Regularly Helps You Live Longer
A new study conducted by O2 and behavioral science expert Patrick Fagan of Goldsmith University has emerged, finding a link […]

Now Is The Perfect Time To Join Music Victoria
If being part of the Victorian music community is important to you, there’s no better time to join Music Victoria. […]

Win Exclusive Australian Merch From Ed Sheeran’s Divide Tour
To celebrate the exclusive Ed Sheeran Divide Tour Pop-Up shop at our Brunswick St campus, we’re giving away a bundle […]

Australian Commercial FM Radio Stations Are Failing To Support Local Acts
With over 35 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry, Collarts’ Head of Entertainment Management Chrissie Vincent has […]

Students Zan And Mahran Share Their Love For The Maldives
Have you ever wondered what it takes to leave your homeland and follow your passions? For Collarts Music students Mahran Majid […]

Four Tips On Managing Stress For Better Concentration
Getting back into the swing of study can feel unnatural at the best of times. With so many things to […]

The Confidence Gap: Talking Audio Production With Recording Engineer Lilith Lane
Nothing challenges Lilith Lane more than problem-solving music and its production. A recording engineer, musician, and songwriter by craft, much of […]

Listen, Mate: It’s International Women’s Day Ft. Jesswar, Camp Cope, Kira Puru + More!
This International Women’s Day, we’re listening to all the women and GNC artists who define the Australian and New Zealand […]

Jacelyn Hawkins Of Flock Agency Wants You To Stand Your Ground
With International Women’s Day just around the corner, we’re putting a spotlight on the women at Collarts who are sharing […]

The Future Is Gender Equality: Ella Hooper And The Power Of The Creative Maverick
With International Women’s Day just around the corner, we’re putting a spotlight on the women at Collarts who are sharing their industry expertise and […]

The Industry Comes Together To Launch The Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA)
Protesting a lack of gender equality and diversity in the Australian music scene, tastemakers from all around Australia have come […]

Dallas Frasca Wants You To Be Fiercely Independent
With International Women’s Day just around the corner, we’re putting a spotlight on the women at Collarts who are sharing their industry […]

Music Victoria Announces Live Music Professionals 2018
Are you passionate about making a change in your community through live music? The good people of Music Victoria have […]

Ed Sheeran Arrives At Collarts With ‘Divide’ Pop-Up Stores
Coinciding with his upcoming Australian tour, Ed Sheeran has announced a series of pop-up stores to celebrate his latest record, […]

From Drexel To Collarts: What It Feels Like To Study Abroad
When it comes to experiencing Australia’s arts and creative sectors, few cities stand out like Melbourne. Known as the World’s […]

Reflecting On Fashion And Self With Dr Rachel Matthews
Miles away from rainy London, Dr Rachel Matthews continues to foster her knowledge in contemporary fashion and the communities within. […]

Meet Lauren Mitchell, The Social Content And Community Manager At Bolster.
Passionate about working in the music industry, Lauren Mitchell knows how to create content. Working in a number of paid and […]

Listen, Mate: Fresh And Local Ft. Alice Ivy, Good Doogs, Thando + More!
On a Friday, there’s nothing like a crop of new music to get your weekend off to the right start. […]

Dallas Frasca Announces First-Of-Its-Kind Music Festival
One of the great things about our sessional staff is their constant work in the industry. For Dallas Frasca—a music […]

Meet The Collarts Students Who Studied Abroad At Drexel University
Taking the leap to study abroad can be one of the most rewarding and frightening experiences as a young adult. […]

Listen, Mate: The Collarts Tropicana Boogie O-Week Party
It’s O-Week at Collarts and that means it’s time to party! As we kick off another great year, including welcoming […]

Content Is Now: Patrick Price On Content Creation In The Creative Industry
Applications for 2018 intake are currently open. Click here to apply. Patrick Price wants you to question the way the […]

The Collarts Guide To O-Week
Applications for 2018 intake are currently open. Click here to apply. With classes rolling in just around the corner, O-Week […]

Four Productive Tips To Get The Most Out Of Open Day
Applications for 2018 intake are currently open. Click here to apply. When it comes to attending an Open Day, things […]

All The Workshops Happening This Open Day
Audio Production: Drum Recording Workshop South Melbourne Campus | 10:00am & 2:15pm Ever wondered how Audio Production works in […]

Everything You Need To Know About VTAC Offers And Change Of Preference
After the intensity of exams and the unveiling of your results, receiving your First Round Offer through VTAC […]

How Returning To Study Can Rekindle Your Passions
Applications for 2018 intake are currently open. Click here to apply. Through all the careers she has had over the […]

Meet Music Performance Student Gabrielle Parker
Finding inspiration beyond your hometown can start with taking a chance. Whether it’s taking time to explore places you’ve never […]

10 Surprising Careers You Can Pursue In Audio Production
Applications for 2018 intake are currently open. Click here to apply. Consuming music and audio should never just be about […]

Get To Know LOOBS Beyond The Witty Banter
Alex, Jim, Kelly and Josh are just four mates who love making music together. Writing and performing indie garage-pop under […]

Porpoise Spit Wants You To Be A Real Rockstar
Self-described as “Mum Rock”, Porpoise Spit want you to enjoy live music performances while being considerate of those around you. […]

How Student Joel Watson Went From Chef To Music Producer
Applications for 2018 intake are currently open. Click here to apply. Changing your career path as an adult can be […]

Kurt Eckardt Wants You To Embrace Your Art Without Competition
Kurt Eckardt has no problem admitting he hates competition when it comes to creativity. A founding member of Psychic Hysteria, the small-run record […]

A Year In Review: Our Favourite Collarts Moments Of 2017
Applications for 2018 intake are currently open. Click here to apply. As another year passes us by, we’re indulged in […]

Five Artists Who Prove It’s Never Too Late For A Career Change
Applications for 2018 intake are currently open. Click here to apply. When it comes to careers, it’s not always smooth […]

Listen, Mate: Get Your Holiday Cheer On
As the year comes to an end and due dates get wrapped up, you can’t help but get into the […]

Meet Kieron Byatt, The Hip-Hop & Electronica Project Coordinator Of The Push
Known in hip-hop circles under his moniker Defron, Kieron Byatt is a rapper, writer and poet who is passionate about empowering […]

Four Ways To Master Social Media Basics For Your Creative Project
In a time where YouTube tutorials and WikiHow lists reign supreme, you don’t need to be a marketing genius to […]

Five Reasons To Study At Collarts
Applications for 2018 intake are currently open. Click here to apply. Collarts is a dynamic independent tertiary education college full […]

Listen, Mate: Fresh And Local Ft. Miss Blanks, Dianas, Heaps Good Friends + More
Congrats, you’ve nearly done it. The week is almost over, exams have almost wrapped up, and new music is […]

Here’s Five Study Tips That Actually Work (With Dog Pictures)
Sometimes studying can be really painful. After an intense trimester of placement, writing essays or practicing ensemble pieces, the whirlwind […]

Listen, Mate: Hit The Ground Studying
Ugh, it’s study season. Just as the weather warms up and the nights get longer, responsibilities collide and everyone is […]

All The Highlights From Face The Music, According To Twitter
Set in the heart of Melbourne Music Week, Face The Music is a two-day music summit that prides itself […]

Meet Ruby Bourne, The Winner Of The Collarts Student Mix Competition
We’re always celebrating our students at Collarts and the work they create. As part of the Collarts Mix Competiton led by […]

A Collarts Guide To Melbourne Music Week 2017
In case you missed it, Melbourne Music Week (MMW) is happening right now. The nine-day celebration comes a warm reminder of […]

Emma Håkansson Curates Compassion Beyond Social Media
Somewhere on the rolling hills of Sweden, Emma Håkansson realised she loved animals more than she liked eating them. “I was excited […]

Cultivating Your Art As Identity With Pataphysics
Better known under his moniker Pataphysics, Patrick Marks is a current music technology teacher at Collarts working with students to better […]

Listen, Mate: We’re Starting Fresh And Local
Sometimes on a Friday, you need a seriously good playlist to take you into the weekend. Here at Collarts, we […]

The Unsustainable Artist: Tom Larkin On Mental Health In The Music Industry
Cover image by Home Surgery Recording. Hailing from New Zealand and travelling all over, Tom Larkin is a music industry […]

Sevdaliza Announces Debut Australian Tour
Hypnotising the world with her debut LP ISON earlier in the year, Iranian-Dutch Sevdaliza will be touring Australia for the first time […]

Good News, Science Says Live Music Makes You Happier
While we didn’t need any convincing that music plays a fundamental role in how we perceive the world and […]

Triana Hernandez Is Taking Change Into Her Own Hands
Before she began directing music videos about empowerment and moments of silence, Triana Hernandez was working in a government […]

Raise Awareness For Mental Health This Ausmusic T-shirt Day
Ah, Ausmusic T-shirt Day, how we love you. What yells “I love Australian music” more than parading around in your […]

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Listen, Mate: Let’s Get Spooky
Halloween music often falls into two categories: pop culture references and very very very bad jingles. While it’s no big […]

Hold Your Eggos, Here’s Five ’80s-Inspired Soundtracks To Get Motivated By
The arrival of Stranger Things marked a bold turning point for ’80s film touchstones. Bursting from the nostalgic fetishisation that’s […]

The Artist Development Program Empowering Outsider Musicians
Growing up around the Mornington-Peninsula between Casey and Frankston City, right near the ocean and not much else, the idea […]

Face The Music’s Turning 10! The 2017 Speakers And Artists Revealed
Did you hear? Face The Music, a contemporary music summit in Victoria, is turning 10! Holding a milestone party full […]

How I Got Here: Tim Scott – Editor at NOISEY (VICE)
Known for his exceptional writing talents, love of music and ratbag spirit, Tim Scott is the Editor at VICE’s music […]

Collarts scholarship students at International Songwriting Week in Germany
Jesse Hooper (Head of Music Performance at Collarts and 4 x ARIA winning member of the band Killing Heidi) and […]

Collarts students working audio production roles in Las Vegas and Gold Coast!
Outside of teaching Audio Production at Collarts, David “Streef” Streefkerk is one of the industry’s most in-demand live engineers and […]

Collarts scholarship student Dan Vogl releases debut single “If I Die”
A few months back, Jesse Hooper (Head of Music Performance) and the Collarts team set up a new scholarship to […]

From chef to music producer – we chat with one of our career-changing students
Like so many of our students and staff, Joel Watson exudes the infectious energy and passion which makes Collarts the special […]

How I Got Here: Patrick Price (Collarts Head of Content Creation)
Across his years of experience in the creative industries, Patrick has held roles within creative direction and design, production and […]

How I Got Here: Tommy Rando (Collarts Head of Music Production)
Acclaimed singer, guitarist and ARIA chart-topping songwriter, Tommy Rando, recently joined the Collarts team as the head of our new Music […]

Win Tickets to In Conversation with Warren Fu at ACMI
We’re giving away 4 double passes to this rare opportunity to discuss music videos, art design and illustration with internationally acclaimed […]

Collarts Students at Popakademie Songwriting Week in Germany
We’ve been getting some great dispatches from Killing Heidi’s Jesse Hooper (Head of Music Performance at Collarts) and the two […]

How I Got Here: Anna Laverty, Music Producer and Audio Engineer
After graduating from a sound production course in Perth, Anna landed a coveted role in London at Miloco Studios working under […]

How I Got Here: Lauren Mitchell, Social Content and Community Manager at Bolster.
After working in a broad range of roles (both paid and unpaid) in and around the music industry, Lauren Mitchell emerged […]

Student Ashlee Barr on landing a job with “The Hills Are Alive” Music Festival
When she’s not busy studying Entertainment Management at Collarts, Ashlee Bar has been making some incredible inroads into the entertainment […]

New Courses: Music Production and Content Creation
Since opening its doors in 2010, Collarts has rapidly become one of the most sought-after music and arts colleges in Australia. […]

10 surprising jobs you can do with your audio degree
While performers take to the stage, producers put it all together, and publicists get new work out there, individuals versed […]

Collarts students will not be affected by cuts to VET FEE HELP
The Australian Government recently replaced their VET FEE‑HELP scheme with the VET Student Loans scheme, which has meant that a large list […]

Getting Started with Studying at Collarts FAQ
Everything you need to know about getting started at Collarts in the one place. If you’ve still got questions, contact […]

Why the music and entertainment industry is booming
The benefits of music and culture in society is widely recognised, yet it’s still often considered a leap of faith […]

4 study tips to set yourself up for success
Collarts graduate and UNFD Records (aka We Are Unified) employee Sally Cattell shares her tips for using your time at Collarts toward paving […]

Collarts is sending students to Europe!
Collarts is proud to announce three incredible scholarship opportunities in Europe that will be available to eligible students in 2017, […]

How I Got Here: Dan Murtagh, music producer and mix engineer
Like many of us, Collarts teacher Dan Murtagh wasn’t sure what he wanted to do in his career. Despite having played […]

Client Liaison Launch Party & Pop-Up at Collarts Fitzroy Campus
Last week Australia’s most well dressed musical duo, Client Liaison, took over the Collarts Fitzroy campus to launch their latest project – […]

Music Careers: What a Music Publicist does and how to become one
With over 36 years working in the music and entertainment industry, Chrissie Vincent, has seen it all, having worked with everyone […]

11 surprising jobs you can do in the entertainment industry
There’s more to building a career in the music and entertainment industry than pining to be a rock star or […]

NLV Records (Nina Las Vegas) 1st birthday pop-up party at Collarts
Nina took over our Fitzroy Campus one night in late 2016 for an incredible pop-up party celebrating the 1st birthday of her […]

Kanye West’s Melbourne Pop-Up Store at our Fitzroy campus
Last month, things got a little crazy at Collarts… At 10am on Friday August 19th, our Fitzroy campus had a […]

How to write 74 pieces of music in 6 weeks & get started as a Composer
When he’s not busy teaching at Collarts, Al Harding is one of Australia’s most sought after, fast working and versatile […]


What to expect at Laneway Festival 2016
Laneway Festival is back again for yet another exciting music festival. Here at Collarts we are very proud to be […]


Laneway Festival
We work exclusively with St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival to provide students with hands-on, backstage work experience in event, artist, tour management, […]

Best Boutique Summer Music Festivals
Summer brings with it a bevy of music festivals. We’ve picked 9 smaller, boutique festivals that are whetting our appetites.

Music Acts to Catch at Melbourne Music Week
Melbourne Music Week is back, taking place on 13–20th of November.

FACE THE MUSIC 2015
Face the Music returns to the Melbourne Arts Centre on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th November for its eighth year and Collarts […]