Cadia Legacy Fund donation to provide world-class audio equipment for the Orange Regional Conservatorium NEWCREST MINING LIMITED CADIA The new Orange Regional Conservatorium (ORC) will feature world-class audio equipment in the Recital Hall, thanks to a major donation from Newcrest Mining's Cadia Valley Operations (Cadia). The $250,000 donation from the Cadia Legacy Fund will enable the purchase of a high-fidelity audio system, a front-of-house speaker system, and a suite of high-quality industry microphones and accessories. With the equipment, it is anticipated that the new ORC Recital Hall will provide one of the most superior music spaces in regional Australia. The venue will have the capability to host everything from small classical music chamber ensembles, contemporary jazz, big band, folk, pop music and will also be an ideal venue for graduations, festivals, lectures, masterclasses, AGM's, conferences and corporate events. Cadia General Manager, Mick Dewar, said Cadia Legacy Fund focuses on supporting strategic projects which will leave a legacy on the local region. "Our Cadia Legacy Fund looks for the opportunity to support projects that will build the capacity of our region into the future. The ORC project aligns with two of our key strategic pillars of Sustainability, Technology & Innovation, and Tourism. "Fitting out the Recital Hall with the latest technology and equipment will increase the capability to bring a more diverse and wide range of artists and events to the region," said Mick. "There is already such a diverse cross-section of the community who utilise the ORC and whether it be school groups, music students or concert attendees, the new equipment will provide a world-class experience right here in the Central West." ORC Chair of Management Committee, Dr Pam Ryan, said the donation will help ensure the music comes to life within the building. "The Orange Regional Conservatorium welcomes Cadia Valley Operations as our very first Founding Benefactor. We greatly appreciate this generous grant for the purchase of high-quality technical equipment. It will undoubtedly enrich the music experience within our beautiful Recital Hall." RM6909414 Photo (L to R) - Bridget Kerr ORC Development Manager, Tim Cummins ORC Finance and Operations Manager, Dr Pam Ryan ORC Management Committee Chair, Roslyn Hodges ORC Management Committee, Nicole Morris Cadia Community Relations Officer, Donna Riles ORC Director, Sarah Carter ORC Management Committee, John O'Malley ORC Management Committee, Paul Kelly ORC Management Committee. Cadia Legacy Fund donation to provide world - class audio equipment for the Orange Regional Conservatorium NEWCREST MINING LIMITED CADIA The new Orange Regional Conservatorium ( ORC ) will feature world - class audio equipment in the Recital Hall , thanks to a major donation from Newcrest Mining's Cadia Valley Operations ( Cadia ) . The $ 250,000 donation from the Cadia Legacy Fund will enable the purchase of a high - fidelity audio system , a front - of - house speaker system , and a suite of high - quality industry microphones and accessories . With the equipment , it is anticipated that the new ORC Recital Hall will provide one of the most superior music spaces in regional Australia . The venue will have the capability to host everything from small classical music chamber ensembles , contemporary jazz , big band , folk , pop music and will also be an ideal venue for graduations , festivals , lectures , masterclasses , AGM's , conferences and corporate events . Cadia General Manager , Mick Dewar , said Cadia Legacy Fund focuses on supporting strategic projects which will leave a legacy on the local region . " Our Cadia Legacy Fund looks for the opportunity to support projects that will build the capacity of our region into the future . The ORC project aligns with two of our key strategic pillars of Sustainability , Technology & Innovation , and Tourism . " Fitting out the Recital Hall with the latest technology and equipment will increase the capability to bring a more diverse and wide range of artists and events to the region , " said Mick . " There is already such a diverse cross - section of the community who utilise the ORC and whether it be school groups , music students or concert attendees , the new equipment will provide a world - class experience right here in the Central West . " ORC Chair of Management Committee , Dr Pam Ryan , said the donation will help ensure the music comes to life within the building . " The Orange Regional Conservatorium welcomes Cadia Valley Operations as our very first Founding Benefactor . We greatly appreciate this generous grant for the purchase of high - quality technical equipment . It will undoubtedly enrich the music experience within our beautiful Recital Hall . " RM6909414 Photo ( L to R ) - Bridget Kerr ORC Development Manager , Tim Cummins ORC Finance and Operations Manager , Dr Pam Ryan ORC Management Committee Chair , Roslyn Hodges ORC Management Committee , Nicole Morris Cadia Community Relations Officer , Donna Riles ORC Director , Sarah Carter ORC Management Committee , John O'Malley ORC Management Committee , Paul Kelly ORC Management Committee .