Arts showcase

Showcase of student experience

Did you know some of Australia’s most talented musicians, artists, writers, social change-makers, filmmakers and journalists started their careers by studying at Southern Cross University?

Young female playing drums on-stage with dramatic lighting: Photo Freyja Hooper

“Drum tutor Dave Sanders helped prepare me for so many styles, genres and playing situations. The degree helped shape me as a musician and creator."”

Freyja Hooper, one of the world’s best drummers Contemporary Music graduate

Explore our showcase of student experience and alumni reflection.

Keep an eye on the next generation. 

Art and Design

An artist’s practice is a lifelong pursuit, an always evolving, dynamic and fluid process.

Man wearing high visibility safety gear on crane painting large artwork | Guido van Helten

Contemporary Music

Music studios and performance spaces imbued with passion and magic.

singer on stage with guitar - Georgia Grae

Digital Media

Content makers need to do more than write a good story.

UPCYCLerS logo on grunge background

Creative writing

Writing is often romanticised as an individual, even isolated, pursuit.

Woman reads from book as man looks on | Jessie Cole

Humanities and social sciences

Advocate for the disempowered, be a social researcher or contribute to policies that impact on your community.

Mature male standing holding green book with books stacked in foreground - Gregory Smith

Latest creative writing anthology hits the shelf

Coastlines 7 showcases Southern Cross student talent.

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