On the Wireless

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Tune in to the golden age of radio

Broadcasting live into your school hall, On the Wireless is a playful tribute to the golden age of radio – packed with music, humour and interactive fun.  

This vibrant show brings the crackle of vintage radio to life while mixing it with the sounds and energy of today. Students become the live studio audience for a fast-paced musical broadcast, complete with saxophone solos, a trip to Brazil, and a catchy jingle or two. Blending retro flair with contemporary sounds, the accompanying digital learning resources give students the chance to create their own podcast episode or live show in the classroom. 

Engaging, energetic and full of charm, On the Wireless will have every listener tuning in and turning up the volume. 

JULIA RUSSONIELLO VIOLIN
NICHOLAS RUSSONIELLO SAXOPHONES
MURILO TANOUYE GUITAR

Suitability
Suitable for students up to Year 8.

Curriculum and Cross-curriculum Links
English, HASS, Mathematics, Science, The Arts

Generously supported by Alison Kerry

"The students loved how they were included in the show and had lots of opportunities to interact with the musicians. It was great to see instruments that students weren’t familiar with."

— Cobram and District Specialist School, VIC

On The Wireless at Redlands School NSW. Credit: Claudio Raschella

Event and Ticketing Details

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Live In School Tour Dates

Melbourne & Geelong VIC

2026 - Term 2 (29 Apr - 1 May)

Hume VIC

2026 - Term 2 (4 - 7 May)

Brisbane, Logan & Gold Coast QLD

2026 - Term 3 (17 - 19 Aug)

Greater Western Sydney NSW

2026 - Term 3 (7 - 11 Sep)

Sydney North & Central Coast NSW

2026 - Term 4 (19 - 27 Oct)

Adelaide SA

2027 - Term 3 (26 - 30 Jul)

Country North SA

2027 - Term 3 (2 - 6 Aug)

Sydney East & City NSW

2027 - Term 3 (30 - 31 Aug)

2027 - Term 4 (20 - 22 Oct)

Pricing

Student	$10.50 - (min. 150 students per concert) An exemption to the minimum student numbers may be available for small schools.
Teacher	All teachers attend for free

Professional Development

Every Musica Viva Australia In Schools show booking includes a free Professional Development Webinar designed to help you get the most out of your chosen ensemble and accompanying teaching resources.

PD Webinars will take place in Term 1. 2027. Registrations open Monday 7 September.

Resources

Every booking includes at least a term’s worth of education resources to help you and other teachers
at your school bring music into the classroom and prepare your students for the performance.

This includes:

Up to 12 weeks of curriculum-aligned lesson activities
Interactive content that brings the musicians into the classroom with instructional videos
Student facing materials to encourage independent learning
Resources that are curriculum-aligned to all four national and state curricula

Read more and explore the Musica Viva Australia In Schools Education Resource Platform

Event notes

Financial Assistance

Musica Viva Australia is able to offer financial assistance to schools in need through our Equal Music program.

Support is available for low ICSEA and small schools, and for students facing financial or geographical barriers that would otherwise prohibit them from participating. Contact your state office or find out more information here.

On the Wireless

We’re on air!