SINGING STORIES OF TODAY, AND TOMORROW.

We’re a visionary collective of artists creating a sustainable place for contemporary arts in Australia; a catalyst in the opera journey for new generations.

We’ve been boldly sharing stories in song since 2008, inviting all inquisitive minds to experience the artform we love; and developing talent pipelines along the way.

We believe in the transformative power of the arts, for both the audience and those centre stage. By telling stories our way, we’re challenging conventions, pushing boundaries and creating a home for contemporary opera in Australia.

Come curious, leave inspired.

THE INCIDENT [WIP]

APRIL 2024

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE

SAT AUG 10

SAVE THE DATE

An intimate celebration of fifteen years of ACOCO on stage - details coming soon!

2024 is a milestone year for Australian Contemporary Opera Company.

We are celebrating 15 years since we first opened our doors to artists in March 2009!

Take a look at some of our acheivements below:

Opera for schools: a (singing) lesson in inclusion

FIG-A-TROLL

There is sibling quibbling in the Gruff household - there is a misunderstood creature living under the bridge. How are Milly, Silly and Willy Gruff going to cross the bridge to get to their audition at the opera house?!

This is more than just a performance. Fig-a-Troll is an opportunity to inspire, educate and unite young people. A timeless re-telling of the story of 3 Billy Goats Gruff, this 45 minute opera for children combines music, storytelling, visual arts and design to teach the importance of embracing diversity.

Featuring music by Rossini that gives an Australian operatic treatment to cartoon music you will know and love, with astounding operatic voices up-close.

Sung in English, children will feel engaged, inspired and empowered.

Supported by

BRING FIG-A-TROLL TO YOUR SCHOOL

Australian Contemporary Opera Company is based on Wurundjeri land in the Kulin Nation, and acknowledges that we live, work and sing on unceded lands. We are privileged to play on Country where songs have been sung for many thousands of years.

Australian Contemporary Opera Company acknowledges the sovereignty of First Nations peoples of this continent and pays our deep respects to their Elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.