


LIVING LOUD.
Australian Contemporary Opera Company exists to connect people.
ACOCO is a place to meaningfully share in emotion, beauty, art and ideas.
ACOCO has been boldly sharing stories through song since 2009, inviting people to experience the best of contemporary opera; nurturing artistry and talent along the way.
We believe in the transformative power of modern operatic story-telling for artists and audiences alike - to surprise, delight, create and inspire.
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With a 15+ year history of challenging conventions and pushing boundaries, ACOCO has consistently staged innovative and experimental operas, premiering works by living composers from Australia and overseas.
We are dedicated to creating a sustainable and accessible platform for Australian contemporary operatic storytelling; and deeply committed to being a powerful voice for compelling stories that reflect and represent our diverse society.
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Est. 2009
Re-envisaged 2020



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Performed live in UK & USA
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Engaged online with 30 countries
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30+ Australian Premieres of international contemporary operas
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Provided professional development for 72 international artists and creative leaders
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Performed live in UK & USA
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Engaged online with 30 countries
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30+ Australian Premieres of international contemporary operas
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Provided professional development for 72 international artists and creative leaders
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Performed live in UK & USA
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Engaged online with 30 countries
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30+ Australian Premieres of international contemporary operas
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Provided professional development for 72 international artists and creative leaders

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Pioneered a world-first, ten day online Australian Opera Festival
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More than 200,000 views in 30 countries
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Gallery: Hybrid live performance - video installation
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Office: marathon performance
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Site specific, outdoor and immersive productions

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Collaborated with 12 international arts companies
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Collaborated with 10 Australian arts organisations
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Collaborated with 3 Australian education institutions
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International New Work Partner: Monk Parrots USA
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Cross art-form
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Multi-generational
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Principal Education Partner 2025


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Embraced new works and ways of operatic storytelling
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Founded the only Australian international opera & song festival
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Push traditional production and musical boundaries
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Champions of professional development and leadership for established and rising artists
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Founded during global financial crisis (2009)
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Surivived global pandemic (2020-2022)
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The only professional opera company in Australia to be led by an Australian female opera singer
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Champion of diverse leadership in opera
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Always ahead of the pack

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Performed live in UK & USA
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Engaged online with 30 countries
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30+ Australian Premieres of international contemporary operas
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Provided professional development for 72 international artists and creative leaders
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10 years (ongoing) partnership with Monk Parrots, NYC
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Multiple internatonal partners