Eudlo based music educator to present at National Conference in Sydney
Renowned Sunshine Coast teaching artist, festival director and cellist, Louise King, has been selected to present at the prestigious 2025 AUSTA National Conference - the largest gathering of string educators and performers in Australian history.
The conference, held at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music from 11-13 July, celebrates 50 years of excellence in string teaching and performance across Australia.
Ms King will present three sessions at the landmark event, sharing innovative approaches developed through her regional programs, including the Summer Intensive Retreat, Bach Unwrapped Workshop and Masterclasses, Rising Stars Chamber Music Program, and Community Classes for Adults.
These programs have brought high-quality, place-based music education to students, teachers, and communities across the Sunshine Coast and attract participants from across the country.
“This opportunity is not only a huge honour professionally, but a chance to showcase the creativity and talent nurtured right here on the Sunshine Coast,” says Ms King. “I’m passionate about creating world-class learning experiences that are accessible to regional communities, and this conference allows me to share our local successes and bring back new inspiration, skills, and connections to our region.”
By being selected to present, Ms King will have the opportunity to access global perspectives, connect with international and national leaders in music education, and further build partnerships to support future artist visits, mentorships, and her Long Listen festival programming.
This recognition highlights the Sunshine Coast’s growing reputation as a hub for artistic excellence and innovation in music education. For over twenty years, Ms King’s Cello Dreaming studio has been a cornerstone of music education on the Sunshine Coast, training and mentoring talented young cellists.
Alumni have gone on to study at leading institutions such as the ANU School of Music, Sydney Conservatorium, Queensland Conservatorium, University of Queensland, QUT Creative Industries, and the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne, as well as securing places in prestigious orchestra programs like the Queensland Youth Orchestra, Australian Youth Orchestra with alunni working professionally across the nation and overseas.
This opportunity represents another step in bringing national recognition to the region’s musical excellence and nurturing the next generation of performers and educators.
This professional development project is made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, provided through Regional Arts Australia, administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance and through a travel grant by Sunshine Coast Council.
Louise King “This opportunity is not only a huge honour professionally, but a chance to showcase the creativity and talent nurtured right here on the Sunshine Coast.”