How to donate safely to AdYO
At Adelaide Youth Orchestra (AdYO), we are deeply grateful for the generosity of our community. Your support helps us provide transformative musical experiences for young South Australians. Recently, however, we’ve become aware of individuals falsely claiming to fundraise on our behalf, going door-to-door and requesting cash donations. We want to make sure every supporter knows […]
Expressions of Interest open for Artistic Director
Update (Nov 18 2025): Expressions of Interest have now closed. The Adelaide Youth Orchestras (AdYO) Board invites music professionals who are passionate about the development of young musicians to submit an Expression of Interest for the role of Artistic Director and Chief Conductor for our flagship symphony orchestra. AdYO’s new Artistic Director will join our […]
AdYO presents inaugural Crescendo Youth Music Festival
Presented by Adelaide Youth Orchestras from 5-7 September 2025, Crescendo Youth Music Festival is a new celebration of the future of music in SA.
AdYO Board Chair awarded King’s Birthday honour
We’re proud to share that our Board Chair Catherine Baldwin has been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her service to the arts, culture, and charitable organisations.
Notice of Adelaide Youth Orchestras’ 2025 AGM
AdYO’s 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 13 May at Hartley Concert Room, University of Adelaide.
MEDIA RELEASE: State Government boosts funding for SA’s brightest young musicians
Following the announcement of the State Government’s Cultural Policy yesterday, Adelaide Youth Orchestras is pleased to report our annual funding from CreateSA has increased for the next two years.
High Notes: Autumn 2025
Read all the latest from AdYO HQ in our quarterly eNews, including artist profiles, player updates, upcoming concerts and more!
AdYO launches its 2025 season
From Bernstein to The Big Busk, Coldplay to AdYO’s Open Day, there’s so much on offer both on stage and behind the scenes this year – and more to be announced!
Aus Lights on the River 2025
For the second year running, AdYO joins a stellar line-up for one of SA’s biggest community concert celebrations of the year!
AdYO takes home the Ruby!
Last month, AdYO was honoured at the 2025 Ruby Awards, taking out Outstanding Contribution by an Organisation or Group at a gala ceremony at Adelaide’s Botanic Gardens.