Melba Artists

The best way to learn to be a performer, is to regularly perform! Through our Melba Artists program, the Trust sources a range of performance experiences for our singers from recitals to small opera’s, private dinner parties, recordings and church music. 

These opportunities help our singersto become more versatile, develop confidence in their performance and gives them a taste of life as a freelance artist.

Our recipients are paid a fee for these performances, so not only does it help them put what they are learning into practice, but it provides a modest level of professional income for them. It also gives the singers greater public exposure and helps to raise their profile as young professional artists.

“One of the greatest benefits has been the sheer amount of performance opportunities we have been given. Through the many performances organised by the Trust, I gained a great deal of experience performing at a wide range of venues to a wide range of people. After so many performances in this short space of time I have lost nearly all performance anxiety as well as improving the quality of my performing.” – Janet Todd, scholarship holder in 2010 and 2011

Opera lovers who would like to engage up-and-coming singers for a dinner, conference, recording, private party or function can contact Melba Artists Manager, Jo Beaumont at the Trust: artists@melbaoperatrust.com.au or 03 9867 4833. Jo will help you tailor the perfect performance for an unforgettable event. 

To see where our singers have performed recently view our Melba Artists photo gallery.