The Hedberg
Opened in 2020, the Hedberg is one of Tasmania’s most ambitious arts projects to date and encompasses the Theatre Royal and the University of Tasmania’s Conservatorium of Music.
A unique collaboration between the University and Tasmanian Government, the Hedberg aspires to be a catalyst for the performing arts and new media, while bringing the Conservatorium and its teaching into close proximity with industry. With performance taking centre stage, it is an electric place of creativity and collaboration for all industry professionals, University students and staff, and the broader community.
As a contemporary landmark building, the Hedberg is equipped with state-of-the-art variable acoustics, lighting and music technologies. Designed specifically for the Conservatorium, the Hedberg houses many purpose-built, soundproof and digitally equipped rehearsal and practice rooms, an integrated multi-room recording suite, and two key performance spaces – the Recital Hall and the Salon – and sound-stage and broadcast capacities.
There has never been a better time or place to realise your creative potential than right now at the University of Tasmania.
Why the Hedberg is music to a music student's ears
Spaces
The Hedberg has triple the floor plan of the previous Conservatorium of Music. As a music student, you could find yourself in the recital hall, studio theatre, recording suite, creative technology studio, flexible rehearsal spaces, or at the café between lectures.
Acoustics
Whether you’re performing in a big band or a classical quartet, variable acoustics means both genres will be equally at home in the recital hall. The acoustic technology also provides new possibilities to treat space as another instrument in compositions and performances.
Access
With an emphasis on improved access and security, booking spaces will be made easier. Each rehearsal space is soundproofed allowing for greater flexibility of use.
Location
Not only will you share a building with Australia’s beloved Theatre Royal, the location of the Hedberg puts you a stone’s throw from the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra’s Federation Concert Hall, and the School of Creative Arts and Media campus at Hunter Street.
