Victorian State Schools Spectacular

About the Spectacular

The annual Victorian State Schools Spectacular program is a unique performing arts opportunity for Victoria’s government primary and secondary school students.

The program showcases the talents of government school communities and supports students to reach the highest levels of achievement in the arts, while building pride in our schools.

The Spectacular has become an invaluable rite of passage for Victoria’s top young talent, and a cherished, memorable education experience for all participants.

Watch the 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular – ON AIR

Tune into Channel 7 to see our Spectacular student cast and crew take flight in ON AIR.

After months of training, persistence and preparation, students from across the state soared to new heights in the 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular – On Air at John Cain Arena in September in front of an audience of 12,000 people.

Relive the final chapter of the cast and crew’s creative journey by watching the 2025 Spectacular highlights broadcast on Friday 19 December at 7 pm.

The full, extended version of the Spectacular will also be available for on-demand viewing nationally on www.7plus.com.au for 60 days after the broadcast date.

• Past events and performers

The Spectacular’s growing alumni includes:

• Harrison Craig (Winner of The Voice in 2013)

• Max McKenna (lead in Muriel’s Wedding the Musical)

• Adam Ladell (The Voice, Semi-Finalist 2016)

• Vanessa Amorosi

• HaNy Lee (actress and K-pop artist)

• Hairspray lead Jaz Flowers

• Opera Australia artist Nicole Car

• Niklas Kreher (who secured a job with world-leading lighting company PRG) Other graduates include:

• Strictly Ballroom the Musical’s Rohan Browne

• Ryan Meeking who fronts Melbourne band Whitaker

• Jack O’Riley, Jersey Boys

• Daniel Ridolfi, Aladdin

• Keagan Vaskess, Ned Kelly

• Dreamgirls principal cast member and Simba in Germany’s long-running The Lion King Winston Hillyer

• The Voice Australia finalist Kiyomi Vella

• Victorian Opera’s Jeremy Kleeman

• Sam Bluer, Pop artist

Victorian State Schools Spectacular Souvenir Program 2025

The 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular Souvenir Program recognises the work students, teachers and school communities put into the showcase.

Victorian State Schools Spectacular - ways to get involved

The Spectacular celebrates the enormous talent that exists in Victorian government schools, bringing together students in a musical extravaganza.

Victorian State Schools Spectacular - past events

In past Spectaculars government school students of any age and experience level have performed before thousands of people in professional productions at world-class venues.

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Updated 26 March 2026

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