HSC showcases and events data
This data reports on the number of students whose projects and performances were nominated and selected for an HSC showcase in 2025. View the number of students and schools nominated or selected for a showcase.
About the data
In 2025, 8 showcases featured more than 450 young creators and innovators.
HSC showcases celebrates student achievement by reflecting on the creativity and innovation of HSC students. Each year a selection of the top HSC major works across visual arts, performing arts, technologies and English is featured.
Projects and performances are nominated to be considered for inclusion in the various showcases as exemplary works that meet all exam and syllabus requirements.
This data is taken from 19 January 2026.
Student nominations
View the number of students nominated and selected, and the total number of schools represented in 2025.
| Showcase | Students nominated | Schools selected | Students selected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTEXPRESS (Visual Arts) | 497 | 147 | 243 |
| Callback (Dance) | 7821 | 31 | 37 |
| OnSTAGE (Drama) | 2,1012 | 32 | 62 |
| ENCORE (Music) | 730 | 58 | 62 |
| SHAPE (Design and Technology, Industrial Technology, Textiles and Design) | 1,525 | 55 | 57 |
| Young Writers Showcase (English Extension 2) | 70 | 18 | 18 |
1. Students can be nominated across 4 focus areas, resulting in a total of 782 nominations.
2. Students can be nominated for both group and individual projects, resulting in a total of 2,101 nominations.
HSC showcase student list
View the list of students in this year’s HSC Showcase Season (PDF 356.18KB)