Five categories.
One grand final.
One title.
A joint initiative of the City of Joondalup and Perth Symphony Orchestra, spotlighting Western Australia's brightest young musicians. Category finalists take the stage professionally, judged by leading figures in the industry, before going head-to-head for the overall title.
Five Categories.
One Grand Final.
Grade 6 AMEB or Year 12 ATAR Music and above. Register in the category that's yours — want to enter more than one? Submit a separate form for each.
Brass
Percussion
Strings
Woodwind
Piano
Total shared prize pool: $5,000.
It was a great opportunity to present a piece I'd only really played for my classmates before, so being able to perform it publicly was really special. It's really important just to be aware of the opportunities that are around, and not be scared of taking them, because nothing will really go wrong by trying.
Mark the Calendar
Entries received after the closing time will not be considered.
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TUE 21 JULExpressions of interest openRegister your interest ahead of applications opening.
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SAT 1 AUG — 8:00AM AWSTApplications openThe form below goes live.
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MON 31 AUG — 11:59PM AWSTApplications closeFinal cut-off. No late entries considered.
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FRI 18 SEPFinalists notifiedFive finalists from each category hear back by email.
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SAT 17 OCTSemi finalsCategory finalists perform live at Redmond Theatre, Prendiville College, Joondalup.
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SUN 25 OCTGrand finalCategory winners perform head-to-head at Redmond Theatre, Prendiville College, Joondalup.
How to Apply
Entry is free via perthsymphony.com. Have these ready before you start — the form doesn't save partway through.
01 · Profile
- One photo of yourself
- Short bio, 150 words — why music matters to you
- Entry is completely free, via perthsymphony.com
02 · Repertoire
- List your pieces in the form
- Upload a PDF of the score
03 · Recording
- Private YouTube or Dropbox link
- Two contrasting pieces or excerpts
- Short spoken introduction for each
- Unedited, one continuous take
- Max 10 minutes total
Your Adjudicators
Every entry is reviewed by a specialist in its category.
What The Adjudicators Are Looking For
Every performance is scored against the same five criteria, whatever the category.
Technical Skill
Accuracy, control, and command of the instrument.
Musicality
Expression, phrasing, and interpretation of the piece.
Intonation
Precision of pitch throughout the performance.
Stage Presence
Confidence, poise, and connection with the audience.
Repertoire
AMEB Grade 6+ selections.
Year 12 ATAR+.
Frequently Asked
Name your uploaded documents and images as Firstinitial.Surname, for example J.Doe.
Register once per category — submit an additional form for each one you enter.
Grade 6 AMEB or Year 12 ATAR standard or above, across all instruments. A suggested list is available on request.
Given the volume of entries, individual feedback isn't available for this competition.
Reach Marie-Claire Donnelly at community@perthsymphony.com for general enquiries, or get in touch before the deadline for technical trouble.
Submit Your Entry
Applications are open. Fields below mirror the real requirements outlined above.