New Now 2026
Pasted event
14 August 2026
Program
World premiere works by
Jessie Leov
Robert McIntyre
Thomas Misson
Beth Roche
The 2026 CoLAB: Composer Accelerator Program is generously supported by the Darin Cooper Foundation, Sally and Geoffrey White, Mark Wakely in memory of Steven Alward, John Claudianos and Julianne Maxwell.
New is now. Now is new.
A showcase of boundless creativity and bold new directions, New Now celebrates the next wave of Australian musical voices.
Developed through the CoLAB: Composer Accelerator Program, New Now 2026 unveils four world premiere works from rising stars — Jessie Leov (NZ), Robert McIntyre (VIC), Thomas Misson (TAS) and Beth Roche (NSW) — each offering a distinct and fearless vision of the future.
Now in its sixth year, and with previous showcases selling out, New Now has quickly become an annual meeting ground where artists, industry and audiences alike come together to experience and celebrate the music and voices shaping tomorrow.
75 mins, no interval
Single tickets only $49.00
Under 30s tickets only $34.00
New is now. Now is new.
A showcase of boundless creativity and bold new directions, with world premiere works by Jessie Leov, Robert McIntyre, Thomas Misson and Beth Roche.
75 mins, no interval
Single tickets only $49.00
Under 30s tickets only $34.00
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World premiere works by:
Jessie Leov
Robert McIntyre
Thomas Misson
Beth RocheApproximately 75 mins without interval
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A showcase of boundless creativity and bold new directions, New Now celebrates the next wave of Australian musical voices.
Developed through the CoLAB: Composer Accelerator Program, New Now 2026 unveils four world premiere works from rising stars — Jessie Leov (NZ), Robert McIntyre (VIC), Thomas Misson (TAS) and Beth Roche (NSW) — each offering a distinct and fearless vision of the future.
Now in its sixth year, and with previous showcases selling out, New Now has quickly become an annual meeting ground where artists, industry and audiences alike come together to experience and celebrate the music and voices shaping tomorrow.
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The 2026 CoLAB: Composer Accelerator Program is generously supported by the Darin Cooper Foundation, Sally and Geoffrey White, Mark Wakely in memory of Steven Alward, John Claudianos and Julianne Maxwell.
Performances
| Date | Time | Location | Venue | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 14 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM | Sydney | ACO on the Pier | Book Now | Multi-tickets |
