HSC Showcase Hub

Students who excelled in creative arts and technology subjects for the HSC are celebrated in the annual HSC Showcase season which starts in February every year.

A student performing a song on stage with lights in the background.

The annual HSC Showcase Season celebrates the creativity and innovation of HSC students, highlighting their outstanding achievements. Explore the HSC Showcase Hub to find out more about each showcase.

If you have questions about a showcase, email us at exhibitions@nesa.nsw.edu.au.

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A mannequin with a dress on a stand, presenting the outfit's design and texture in a visually appealing display.

Learning Lab

Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the major project's selected for this year's SHAPE exhibition. Explore the projects in depth and get insights from featured students.

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A crowd photo at the NESA ARTEXPRESS opening night in 2025.

Showcase nominations

Explore the HSC Showcase nomination process, criteria, and timeline. Download a media kit with a range of social media assets and and celebrate student nominations.

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A group performance at the NESA OnStage Showcase in 2024/2025.

Showcase selections

Learn more about HSC Showcase selections and how the process works. Celebrate students who have been selected by downloading a media kit with a range of social media assets.

HSC Showcases

Discover more about the 6 HSC Showcases, find performance and exhibition dates and locations, and more.

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A female HSC student performing a song on stage at the ENCORE Showcase in 2024/2025.

ENCORE

ENCORE presents a selection of outstanding major works by HSC Music students, including performance, composition, and musicology.

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A student performing on stage with lights in the background at the NESA OnStage Showcase in 2024/2025.

OnSTAGE

OnSTAGE presents a selection of outstanding major works by HSC Drama students, including individual and group performances.

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A student standing in front of their artwork at the NESA ARTEXPRESS Showcase in 2025.

ARTEXPRESS

ARTEXPRESS presents a selection of outstanding bodies of work created by HSC Visual Arts students.

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A student performing a dance on stage the NESA Showcase Launch Preview event 2024.

CALLBACK

CALLBACK presents a selection of incredible major works by HSC Dance students including performance and composition.

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A student holding a certificate in front of a Young Writers Poster at the NESA launch event in 2024.

Young Writers

The Young Writers Showcase celebrates the incredible major works created by HSC English Extension 2 students across a range of literary genres.

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A student exhibit at the NESA SHAPE Exhibition in 2024/2025.

SHAPE

The SHAPE exhibition presents a selection of exemplary major projects by HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design students.

The HSC Showcase Season in a nutshell

Check out how we put the annual HSC Showcase Season together…in a nutshell. Find out more about the nomination and selection process.

Nominate
Stage 1

During the practical HSC marking period, exemplary works that reflect the syllabus outcomes and marking criteria are nominated for potential selection in a showcase.

Select
Stage 2

Nominated major works or projects then go through a selection process by NESA and our partners to decide what works are chosen to feature in a showcase.

Event
Stage 3

Major works and projects selected for an HSC showcase are featured in events and exhibitions. Explore past student experiences and available resources by checking out the individual showcases.

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Three students performing on stage at the NESA OnStage Showcase in 2024/2025.

Showcase facts and figures

Each year, the HSC Showcase Season highlights outstanding major works in visual arts, performing arts, technologies, and English. Explore this year’s featured students.

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A student performing a music piece on stage the the NESA ENCORE Showcase 2024/2025.

HSC masterclasses

Watch our HSC masterclasses on YouTube featuring OnSTAGE, ENCORE and CALLBACK students from past years as they share insights into their performance process and creative inspiration.

Get exclusive HSC Showcase Season highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, student work, and more! 

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Call: +61 2 9367 8111

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Sydney NSW 2001

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