'Forced my hand': ANU School of Music students abandon Canberra amid crisis

Don’t stop the music: Jimmy Barnes signs on to save ANU school

A group of 35 musicians have called on the ANU to halt proposed changes to the School of Music saying it will rob musicians of future professional careers.

'Forced my hand': ANU School of Music students abandon Canberra amid crisis

Crisis at ANU School of Music prompts students to move to Melbourne for better opportunities in music and performance.

Jimmy Barnes, Dave Faulkner, Genesis Owusu & More Rally To Save The ANU School Of Music

A long list of musicians, including Jimmy Barnes and Genesis Owusu, are using their voices to save the ANU School of Music.In July, it was reported that the Australian National University would have its School of Music absorbed by another department to save money. Among the changes was the move to replace traditional one-on-one instrument lessons, while seven positions in performance, composition, theory and musicology were terminated.This week,…

Jimmy Barnes joins the fight to save the School of Music; cease unsafe work order issued for CASS staff

Jimmy Barnes has joined the chorus of voices calling for the ANU not to go ahead with proposed changes to the School of Music. Photo: Jimmy Barnes, Facebook. CONTENT WARNING: This article references suicide and mental health harms. Aussie music icons Jimmy Barnes, Dave Faulkner from the Hoodoo Gurus and Genesis Owusu are among dozens of signatories calling for ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop to promise the university won’t dismantle the School of Mu…