The Voice Summit: Oz!

The SVARA Project 2024

August, 2024

A Transformative Vocal Experience in Brisbane

Bringing global voice leaders and passionate performers together for four days of learning, growth, and connection.

Vocal Coach Mindy Pack gestures animatedly to wavy haired student, wearing a gray shirt and dark jeans. The room has a cowhide rug, a mirror, and a flower arrangement.

Dr Reena Gupta presenting a lecture on stage at the Voice summit 2024 with a large screen projecting information about vocal folds, vibration, and voice health. Audience members sit facing the stage with notebooks and notes.

A young woman standing on stage speaking into a microphone during a presentation, with the word 'FEEL' displayed on a screen behind her. Vocal Coach Chris Johnson is playing a keyboard to her left, and surrounded by audience members.

The Performance Studios Team of four young adults standing close together, smiling for the camera indoors at the Vocal Summit 2024.

The Experience

From 21–24 August 2024, Performance Studios was proud to host Voice Summit OZ! in partnership with the Svara Project—marking the first time this internationally recognised voice event came to Australia.

Singers, voice actors, and vocal coaches from across the country gathered to:

Sharpen their craft with interactive workshops on vocal health, artistry, and performance.
Learn from global leaders including Dr. Reena Gupta, Mindy Pack, and Chris Johnson.
Discover new perspectives from our very own Lisa and Stew, alongside a team of expert educators.
Build lasting connections within a welcoming, supportive community of voice professionals.

What Attendees Gained

Participants left with:

Practical tools to improve vocal technique and protect long-term vocal health.
Personal breakthroughs in performance confidence, identity, and artistry.
Professional connections across the voice, music, and performance industries.
Inspiration to keep developing their craft, with clear steps forward.

A woman stands on a stage giving a presentation in front of an audience in a dimly lit room. She is holding a microphone and smiling. The background features a large screen with a slide, two leather armchairs, a floor lamp, and decorative shelves with plants and decor.

A woman in a white coat giving a presentation in front of a projected image of two dark-haired women in casual clothing. Audience members are seated at tables in a dimly-lit room with plants and a flip chart to the side.

Group of people practicing line dancing in a spacious indoor area with black walls and large windows, illuminated by overhead lights.

HIGHLIGHTS

Vocal Coach Mindy Pack teaching Emma McGuire. Mindy is sitting at a piano with sheet music, Emma is standing and facing her.

Live workshops and interactive masterclasses

Inspiring keynote sessions from international speakers

A black-and-white photo of a presentation in a small venue with an audience. A man is speaking at a microphone, a woman stands nearby, and a musician plays keyboard on the left. A large screen is behind them, and plants decorate the stage.

Hands-on opportunities for one-on-one coaching

A warm, creative space filled with energy, collaboration, and encouragement

Celebrating Our Community

The true highlight of Voice Summit OZ! 2024 was not just the world-class educators, but the people who filled the room — singers, voice actors, coaches, and creatives who showed up ready to grow. Their curiosity, courage, and commitment turned this summit into something unforgettable. It’s a reminder that the voice community in Australia is vibrant, supportive, and ready to thrive.