Eisteddfodau, Competitions, Masterclasses etc.!

​2025

All dates in AQUA are confirmed for 2025. Information in BLACK is from previous year(s).

JANUARY

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3MBS The Talent - Season 1, 2025

deadline: 24 January - live auditions 1-2 February

Website:https://thetalent3mbs.com/audition/

Age: 12-25 years

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FEBRUARY

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Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships

deadline: 6 February in 2024

Website: https://creative.gov.au/investment-and-development/the-marten-bequest-scholarships/

NB: open to musicians 21-35 years of age for travel interstate/overseas

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MARCH

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4th International Piano Competition "Jeune Chopin" for Children and Youth - 27-31 March (Switzerland)

deadline: 22 December

Three age categories: I (12 and under); II - 15 and under; III - 18 and under

Website:https://jeunechopin.com/

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Northern Lights Piano Festival and Competition - 10-30 March (ONLINE)

deadline: 20 February

Nine age categories (including Open age) and 26 Repertoire categories

Website:https://www.northernlightspiano.com/

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London International Chopin Competition for Young Pianists 2025 (UK)

deadline: 31st December

Pianists up to 19 years of age

Preliminary Round via video. Semifinal/Final Rounds in London 3rd-4th March 2025

Website: https://www.li-cc.org/

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International Competition for Young Pianists Kronberg 2025 - 21-23 March (Germany)

deadline: 11 January

Age 6-20 years

Website:https://piano-competition-kronberg.de/en/

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APRIL

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11th "Brin d'herbe" Competition - live rounds 10-13 April (France)

deadline: 4 February

Website:https://oci-piano.com/en/evenements/junior-competitions-en/

Pianists: Age up to 18 years

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Palm Springs International Piano Junior Competition 2025 - live rounds 11-21 April (USA)

deadline: 15 November 2024

Website:https://psipc.org/2025-junior-competition/

Pianists: Age 13-17

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3rd Nordic Junior Piano Competition 2025 - 12-13 April 2025 (Sweden)

deadline: video application 28 February

Website:https://www.nordicpianointernational.com/

Pianists: Age 13-17

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Sydney Eisteddfod (NSW) – April to August (Piano: 5 July - 08 October) Applications Open 3 February

(deadline: video upload for some sections - 29 April - piano)

Website: https://sydneyeisteddfod.com.au/

Piano Sections: HERE

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MAY

 

Steinway 2025 National Online Competition – May to June

(deadline: 23rd June in 2024)

Website: HERE

Piano sections: 23rd June

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City of Toowoomba Eisteddfod (QLD) – Piano 12th-13th May

(deadline: 26th February)

Website: https://toowoombaeisteddfod.org.au/

Piano Sections: HERE

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Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod (QLD) – Piano 12th-14th May

(deadline: 7th March)

Website: https://burdekinjunioreisteddfod.com.au/

Piano Sections:HERE

 

Cowra Eisteddfod (NSW) – Instrumental 12th to 14th May

(deadline: 7th March)

Website: http://cowraeisteddfod.com.au/entries/

Piano Sections: Syllabus downloadable here

Bendigo Competitions Society (VIC) - Piano 18-19 May

(deadline: TBC)

Website: https://www.bendigocomps.org.au/

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Boroondara Eisteddfod (VIC) – from May to late July

(deadline: 8th May) - Registrations open 20th March

Website: https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/recreation-arts/boroondara-arts/whats/boroondara-eisteddfod

Piano Sections: HERE

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Border District Eisteddfod (QLD) – Music 27th-30th May

(deadline: 28th March)

Website: http://www.borderdistricteisteddfod.org.au/

Music Sections: HERE

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Annual Centralian Eisteddfod (Alice Springs, NT) – 17th - 30th May

(deadline: 14th April)

Website: https://www.centralianeisteddfod.org/

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Launceston Competitions (TAS) – Instrumental - 28th May - 7th June

(deadline: 22nd March)

Website:https://launcestoncompetitions.org/

Music Section Details: Instrumental: HERE

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WPTA Competition (Finland/Online) – Piano

(deadline: 31st May)

Website:https://www.wpta.info/finland/ipc/

Music Section Details: Rules: HERE

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Franco Margola International Music Competition (Italy) – 27th-30th May

(deadline: 23rd February)

Website:https://www.francomargolacompetition.it/

Also: chamber music etc. No age limit

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JUNE

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Lev Vlassenko National Piano Competition for Children (QLD) – 10th-13th July

Age: 6-13 year olds

deadline: 1st May

Website:  HERE

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Melbourne Recital Centre Baroque Competition (VIC) – 22nd June

Age: 17 and under

deadline: 7th May

Website:  HERE​

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Hamilton Eisteddfod – 2nd - 7th June

(deadline: 7th April)

Website: https://hamiltoneisteddfod.org.au/

Music Section Schedule: HERE

Forbes Eisteddfod (NSW) – 17th to 28th June

(deadline: 5th May)

Website: https://www.forbeseisteddfod.com.au/

Piano Sections: 17th to 28th June

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Ringwood Eisteddfod (VIC) –  Piano: 6th-9th June

(deadline:now)

Website: https://ringwoodeisteddfod.org.au/

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City of Warrnambool Eisteddfod (VIC) – 17th - 20th June

(deadline: 10th May)

Website: https://www.warrnambooleisteddfod.org.au/

Competition Sections (Instrumental): 13th - 16th June

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Bluescope WIN Wollongong Eisteddfod (NSW) – Piano: 21st-22nd June

(deadline: 28th March)

Website: https://www.wollongongeisteddfod.com.au/

Competition Syllabus: HERE

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Mildura Eisteddfod (VIC) – 30th May - 20th June

(deadline: March)

Website: http://www.milduraeisteddfod.com.au/

Piano Sections: 1st - 3rd June

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Adelaide Eisteddfod (SA) – Piano 10th - 26th June

(deadline: 13th April)

Website: https://sacoment.com/aes/eisteddfod/

Piano Sections: HERE

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Steinway 2023 National Online Competition – 1st - 31st May

(deadline: 31st May)

Website: HERE

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Burnie City Eisteddfod (TAS) – Music: 21st - 27th June

(deadline: - 21st April)

Website: https://www.burnieeisteddfod.com.au/

Music Sections: HERE

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Kaufman Music Center 2024 International Youth Piano Competition (USA) - 26 to 28 June 2024

Deadline: 13 February

Website:https://www.kaufmanmusiccenter.org/kc/about/youth-piano-competition/

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JULY

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Melbourne International Piano and Strings Festival Competition (ONLINE)

(deadline: TBC was 17th July in 2022) Next in 2025

Website: https://www.iamusica.org

Application page: Next in 2025

NB - Open age category available in 2022

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Lyon International Piano Competition (France) – 4th to 8th July in 2023

(deadline: 1st April)

Website: International Piano Competition of Lyon (France) (gpipl.fr)

Music Section Details: Age 16-35 - 1st round online video, remainder in-person

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Royal South Street Society (Ballarat VIC) – Piano: 21 to 27 July

(deadline: 30April)

Website: https://royalsouthstreet.com.au/pianoforte-competition/

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Royal South Street Society (Ballarat VIC) – Celebrating Chopin: 26 to 27 July

(deadline: 30 April)

Website: https://royalsouthstreet.com.au/celebrating-chopin/

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Australian National Piano Competition (QLD)

Deadline: 1 May

Website: https://www.lev-vlassenko.com/#competition-sec

Age: 6 to 13 year olds

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Australian Youth Classical Music Competition (Geelong, VIC) – May to July

(deadline: 25th May)

Website: https://www.aycmc.org.au/apply

17 to 25 years of age via video submissions

1st prize Geelong residents - $2,000

1st prize National - overseas travel scholarship worth $20,000

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Brescia Talent International Summer Courses (Italy) – (Kenji will be there 14th - 19th July)

deadline: 30th May

Website:https://www.talentsummercourses.it/

Any age (including adults)  active or passive participation. Fees: Active EUR570 / Passive EUR275

Active participants receive at least four lessons during the week, as well as the opportunity to enter performance and recording competitions.

Active participants will have access to at least two hours of practice room time daily.

Recording Prize Information: https://www.talentsummercourses.it/recording-production-prize

Concerto Audition Information: https://www.talentsummercourses.it/soloist-orchestra-concerto-audition​

Competition Information: https://www.talentsummercourses.it/talent-summer-international-competition

Application Form: HERE

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Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition (QLD): 17th - 21st July

(deadline: 13th May)

Open section: 1st prize $4000

Website: https://acvc.com.au/

Competition Sections: HERE

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Wimmera Music Eisteddfod (Horsham, VIC) – 26th - 27th July

(deadline: TBC)

Website: https://www.wimmeraeisteddfod.com/

Competition Sections: tbc

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Sydney Eisteddfod (NSW) – April to August (Piano: 5 July - 08 October)

(deadline: 29 April - piano)

Website: https://sydneyeisteddfod.com.au/

Piano Sections: HERE

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6th International Piano Island Competition (Singapore) - 29 July - 01 August

Deadline: 15th May

Website: https://www.pianoislandfestival.com/competition

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