The Australian Girls Choir has been providing high quality Performing Arts education and wonderful performance opportunities to many thousands of girls from across the country for over 40 years.
Humble beginnings
The Australian Girls Choir (AGC) was established in 1984 by Judith Curphey OAM, with 150 girls rehearsing in four classes in the Melbourne suburb of Burwood and Judith as the sole tutor. The appeal of our unique approach to combining dance with choral music meant that it was not long before chapters of the organisation opened in other cities around Australia. Today we are proud to have 6500 girls learning to sing, dance and perform in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
“Every child can learn to sing…”
The founding philosophy behind the AGC is that every child can learn to sing given encouragement and training, and our dynamic and inclusive curriculum is designed to cater to varying abilities and confidence levels. Girls have fun, make friends and blossom musically and socially as members of the AGC.
“If a child can vocalise or speak, then they have the capacity to sing. By weaving music into the early years of a child’s life, we increase their musical aptitude and can set them on a course of a lifetime full of rich musical experience.” – Vicki King, Artistic Director
Engaging audiences all over the world
All of our senior performers begin their journey in our training levels where they learn to dazzle audiences, and many have gone on to entertain audiences around the world with their vibrant performances. The girls have shared the stage with a long list of outstanding artists including Pharrell Williams, Olivia Newton-John and on tour with Hugh Jackman, and have released several CDs including ‘Chasing Rainbows’ for ABC Music.
We have been honoured to perform at the official receptions for many dignitaries including President Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth II. Further afield, members of the AGC have toured on 39 occasions with their voices reaching almost every corner of the globe. An audience with Pope Benedict XVI, performance for the King of Tonga, UNICEF benefit concert at the Hanoi Opera House, the Shanghai World Expo and ‘G’Day USA’ Australia Week are just a few of our international accomplishments.
Representing the ‘Spirit of Australia’ for Qantas
There is no greater testament to our reputation than our selection by Qantas to represent the ‘Spirit of Australia’ in their highly acclaimed ‘I Still Call Australia Home’ advertising campaigns since 1998. The filming of the four major campaigns took place in spectacular locations around the world including a glacier in Argentina, a Massai village in Africa, amongst the Terracotta Warriors in China, and in the breathtaking Kings Canyon in the Northern Territory. We are delighted to have involved thousands of our girls in the filming of the advertisements and in live performances for Qantas during our twenty-year relationship.
Our first Senior Rehearsal Days of 2026 have wrapped up in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, and we are thrilled to say they were a success! ✅
Senior Rehearsal days are when choristers begin learning repertoire for the year, and it is always inspiring to see them collaborating, challenging themselves, and embracing new musical moments together. The passion in the room reminds us exactly what makes the AGC so special. 🎀✨
Feb 28
What better way to shake those first solo jitters than to embrace a fun character piece? Our junior chorister charmed the audience as a fabulous Opera Seal at our Annual Concert! 🎤
Our junior@agc choristers build courage and confidence through a supportive musical curriculum that encourages them to perform fearlessly. The best part is that the skills our young girls develop carry across all aspects of their learning journey. We couldn`t be prouder! 🎀
Feb 27
@lucysparklesmelb is bringing sparkly music classes to little ones across Melbourne! 🌈
We’re delighted to share that AGC alumni Lucy Milan is bringing the much-loved Lucy Sparkles & Friends music classes to babies and toddlers across Melbourne. Lucy and her team offer high-quality drama, music and dance classes, along with engaging parties designed for little ones. These joyful, creative experiences provide rich opportunities for young children to begin exploring their musical journey well before they reach school (and AGC!) age.
You can now find them in Brunswick East, Coburg North, Chadstone & Malvern East, with Burwood and Docklands coming soon 🎉
If you’re part of our ASPA/AGC family, we’d love to welcome you into their world 💛
Here’s a little something to make it easier to try a class:
• 50% off trial tickets - use code ASPAtrial
• 15% off term tickets - use code ASPAterm
Join them for music, movement, imagination… and plenty of sparkle, of course! ✨
Book via the link in our bio 💫
Feb 26
Our Perth choristers were delighted to perform at the return of the AFL State of Origin rivalry for the first time in more than 25 years!🏉
The sold-out match had everyone on the edge of their seats, and we loved the opportunity for our voices to be a part of the electric atmosphere of Optus Stadium. What an unforgettable experience for our girls! 🎀✨
Feb 25
