The Academy senior course has announced the first eight successful students of the 2020 class. For the first time in The Academy’s history, successful students will be announced as they are accepted to the course, rather than being announced in one group, to encourage prospective students to apply as soon as possible.

These students will attend the two-week intensive Academy course in Tamworth, starting on January 4 where they will learn about all aspects of the music business, musical performance, songwriting, promotion, and recording, among other aspects of making a career in music, all from top industry insiders.

The first round of students accepted, hail from as far away as Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Two of the students, Prayer Corby and Ruby Gilbert, have won scholarships from the Northern Territory and the Gympie Music Muster, respectively.

“The Academy is a premier educational opportunity for those wanting a career in the music industry,” The Academy director Lyn Bowtell said. “By announcing the successful students as they are accepted, it builds the excitement fortheir upcoming Academy experience and encourages those who may be considering applying, to complete their applications early. We welcome applications from everyone considering a career in music.”

The Academy general manager Roger Corbett said students found their tribe during each course, and the education they received and relationships they formed during their time together were invaluable, with most groups staying in contact for years, even decades after they’d graduated.

“As well as the world-class tutors, songwriters, and industry professionals that the students are able to meet and learn from, the relationships they form are priceless for theirdevelopment as artists,” he said. “The education that students receive at The Academy cannot be found anywhere else.”

The first students are:

Amanda Heartsong, Deepwater QLD
Keely Johnson, Ayr QLD
Dom Italiano, Lara VIC
Tameka Kennedy, Bathurst NSW
Craig Lloyd, Alexandra VIC
Prayer Aria Lorna Corby, Darwin NT
Sally Pottinger, Serpentine WA
Ruby Gilbert, Brisbane QLD

Applications close on October 31
or when all positions are filled.

Apply today HERE