2024 Young Virtuoso Award

Overview

For over thirty-five years aspiring musicians and singers have competed for the Young Virtuoso Award which brings with it career-boosting broadcast opportunities and cash prizes.

Prizes

1. A cash prize of $3,000 for the winner, $1,000 for the runner-up and a $500 Adjudicator Encouragement Award.
2. A performance opportunity with the North Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
3. Rising Star feature interview in Limelight Magazine
4. Represent 2MBS in the National Fine Music Network Young Virtuoso Award

Award Partners

1. Family Frank Foundation
2. North Sydney Symphony Orchestra
3. Limelight Magazine

Eligibility

We invite applications from classical instrumentalists under the age of 25 years and classical singers under the age of 30.
Applicants must be Australian citizens, with a principal residence in Sydney and its environs.
Please note, applicants must be available to participate in the Young Virtuoso Awards state finals on Sunday 13 October 2024.
Applicants must also be available to attend the National Fine Music Network Young Virtuoso Award Finals which will be held on Saturday 23 November 2024 at the Joseph Post Auditorium, Sydney Conservatorium.

Instrumentation

Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Cor Anglais, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Percussion
Piano
Guitar
Voice (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone)

Application Process

$50 application fee.

Applicants submit up to a maximum 10-minute audition video by 5pm on Monday 30 September 2024 using the online submission form. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

The audition video must be one continuous recording of the applicant performing their selected music piece, without any form of editing or other manipulation applied.

Past winners