National Conference

Upcoming Conference

9 July 2025

The Australian Society for Music Education (ASME) is pleased to support the 2025 Asia-Pacific Symposium for Music Education Research (APSMER)

26 September 2025 @ 4:00 pm

Please join us in Brisbane for Music Ahead 2025! The ASME XXV National Conference will be held 26-29 September, 2025

XXIV Sydney 2023
Music Unleashed

XXII Perth 2019
Footprints – Creating Pathways to the Future

XXI Melbourne 2017
Uniting Voices

XX Adelaide 2015
Music: Educating for Life

XIX Canberra 2013
Redefining the Musical Landscape: Inspired Learning and Innovation in Music Education

XVIII Gold Coast 2011
Making Sound Waves

XVII Launceston 2009
Musical Understanding

XVI Perth 2007
Celebrating Musical Communities

XV Melbourne 2005
A Celebration of Voices

XIV Darwin 2003
Over the Top

XIII Adelaide 2001
A Musical Odyssey: A Journey of Discovery in Music Education

XII Sydney 1999
Open the Umbrella: An Encompassing View of Education

XI Brisbane 1997
New Sounds for a New Century

X Hobart 1995
Honing the Craft: Improving the Quality of Music Education

IX Perth 1993
Music on the Edge – Desert to Surf

VIII Melbourne 1991
Reaching In – Reaching Out

VII Alice Springs 1990
Let’s Get to the Heart of the Nation

VI Adelaide 1986
Australia Makes Music: Action for a Changing Society

V Sydney 1984
The Future of Music Education in Australia

IV Melbourne 1981
Growing with Music

III Canberra 1977
Music Education in the Community

II Adelaide 1971
New Perspectives in Music Education

I Brisbane 1969
Music in General Education