Schools Spectacular to showcase public education’s creativity and performing arts at Qudos Bank Arena

The Schools Spectacular – an event delivering outstanding youth dance and musical performances and incorporating state-of-the-art sound, lighting and staging is to be held at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena in November following a two year hiatus due to COVID.

The Schools Spectacular returns with 4,700 public school students 'Creating the Magic' on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th November with students coming from as far away as Ballina, Bourke and Bega to star on stage.

This year’s show will feature students and teachers from more than 350 NSW public schools: a 2,100-voice choir; 2,200 dancers; a 100-piece symphony orchestra; 45 featured artists plus more than 250 students involved in signing choirs, stage bands, VET entertainment crew and specialist ensembles.

Schools Spectacular executive producer, Richard Spiewak said the ‘Spec’ was an extraordinarily high-calibre event that showcases public education’s creativity and performing arts.

“This year the show is aptly named ‘Creating the Magic’ as the Schools Spectacular is the embodiment of the magic and inspiration of the arts and education”.

Telstra Enterprise Group Owner Public Sector, John Ieraci said Telstra was proud to return for its seventeenth year supporting the Schools Spectacular.   

“As Presenting Partner, we look forward to seeing a new group of students take to the stage in 2022 and know it will once again be a great event for everyone involved,” Ieraci said.

Over the years, hundreds of Schools Spectacular participants have gone on to  professional careers in the arts. Recent alumni are currently performing in hit musicals Hamilton, Jagged Little Pill, An American in Paris and Phantom of the Opera.

Joining Schools Spectacular for the fourth time will be SpecFest, the ultimate outdoor entertainment hub that provides the perfect pre-show atmosphere providing great food, activations and chill out zones for the whole family to enjoy.

SpecFest will also feature the final rounds of the rural and remote band competition, Surround Sound on the main stage.

Schools Spectacular 2022 is supported by Telstra, NSW Teachers Federation, School Bytes, RØDE, Smartsalary, Teachers Health, ASM Global and the Seven Network.

Where: QUDOS BANK ARENA, Sydney Olympic Park
When: Friday 25th Nov 11:00am & 7:00pm; Sat 26th Nov 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Prices: Platinum: Adults $60.00 | Concession $50.00
Family Pass (2 adults + 2 children) $186.00
Gold: Adults $46.00 | Concession $36.00
Family Pass (2 adults + 2 children) $131.00
Bookings: www.ticketek.com.au or phone 13 28 49
Website: www.schoolsspectacular.com.au