“So that another Melba may arise”
The Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust carries forward Dame Nellie Melba’s vision by supporting the development of young Australian opera singers with exceptional promise.
We nurture the qualities needed to build an operatic career by providing scholarships, mentoring with industry specialists and performance experience.
What we do
Melba Opera Trust scholarships help young singers to develop essential skills which enable them to become well-rounded operatic artists.
Our program supports young singers in three essential areas:
- Our Scholarship Program provides funding so that our singers can undertake intensive, specialised and expert training that is appropriate for their individual needs
- Our Mentor Program facilitates workshops and seminars with industry experts and fosters a supportive network for their continued development
- We create performance opportunities through our Melba Artists program so our singers can put what they are learning into practice
By offering these three levels of support, the Melba Opera Trust applies a comprehensive approach to operatic development with a focus on excellence and a view to developing polishing young professionals.