Friends of Springboard

Springboard Opera is proud to partner with the following organisations and individuals to create a community of opera lovers and supporters who are helping to nurture the next generation of opera performers.

“4MBS Classics FM is proud to support Springboard Opera as it aims to provide the performance opportunities that are so essential to the development of our future opera performers.”

“Emerging Brisbane artists have long needed a place where they could put into practice what they learned in their tertiary music courses. I believe Springboard Opera will go a long way to providing the platform for them to launch into professional opera careers.”

“Springboard Opera is proud to partner with the Brisbane Club to create unique performance opportunities for talented emerging singers in Brisbane.”

Meet Our Friends

Springboard Opera is very thankful to have an amazing network of supporters who donate their time and skills to help support emerging artists and Brisbane. Meet some of them below! P.S. If you’d like to be friends with us too, scroll down to the enquiry form.

  • Zachary Vella

    Baritone, Singing Teacher, Conductor

    Supporting local opera companies like Springboard Opera is essential for the development of a community where emerging artists can be noticed, enhance their craft and most importantly, share the music and stories they love with audiences!

  • Alison Paris

    Performer/Arts Administrator

    Supporting Springboard Opera is important because opportunities for developing artists in this city are hard to come by, and should be accessible without the strain of moving interstate or overseas.

  • Monica Ruggiero

    Mezzo/Vocal and Language Coach

    By supporting local Opera companies like Springboard Opera, we can ensure the opportunities and future for the artists of tomorrow, as well as widening the community of Brisbane into seeing the magic that Opera creates.

  • Ayesha Uddin

    Design Manager and Opera Enthusiast

    I love all things opera, from the music to the stories to the beautiful sets and costumes. Whether it’s singing, listening and watching, or learning to compose, the art form’s timeless dream world is a perennial ‘place to be’.

  • Jenny Gunnarsson

    Performer and Speech Pathologist

    Supporting Springboard Opera is important as it drives the change for emerging artists to have local opportunities, for the Brisbane community to be welcomed into the world of Opera, and see what these talented artists have to offer.

  • Philomena Hoger

    Performer/Social Media Marketer

    Supporting up and coming opera singers is extremely important for the arts space in Brisbane, and with the help of Springboard Opera, young singers can get the opportunity to show what they have got!

Let’s be friends!

Are you looking for a unique and impactful way to give back to your community? Providing opportunities to young singers and staging productions requires a wide range of skill sets and contributions. From marketing, social media, budgeting, ushering, staging and so much more, any contribution you can make goes a long way in changing the trajectories of singers from all backgrounds. Fill out the form below and we’ll get in touch faster than a Taylor Swift mega fan buying tickets to The Eras tour.