Southbank Music Building
The Southbank Music Building is part of an iconic, purpose-built educational complex designed by visionary Australian architect Sir Roy Grounds.
The much-loved building, which is part of the original VCA complex and provides various spaces for musical recording, rehearsal, and reflection, is an important part of Melbourne’s musical history — as well as its musical future.
Facilities
Brian Brown Studio
The Brian Brown Studio is a state-of-the-art recording facility that enhances teaching, research and community engagement opportunities on campus and ensures the music of Conservatorium students and staff is heard globally. In recent years the studio underwent a comprehensive upgrade and was fitted out with new professional equipment, including HD video monitoring technology.
Operational for over four decades, the Brian Brown Studio is an important part of the city’s musical history, providing career development opportunities for countless students and hosting famous commercial recording sessions. The studio is named after Australian jazz musician and educator Brian Brown OAM in honour of his musical legacy.
Facilities summary
- 45 small practice rooms,
- 6 small ensemble rooms.
- 6 medium ensemble rooms
- 2 electronic music studios
- 6 large ensemble and principal teaching rooms named after distinguished local musicians including Tony Gould , Joan Hammond & John Hopkins
Explore the Southbank Music Building
Study with us
The Conservatorium provides training, research and partnerships in a comprehensive range of musical disciplines, including Music Performance, Composition, Jazz and Improvisation, Interactive Composition, Early Music, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Music Therapy, Music Psychology and Performance Science and New Music.