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We are delighted to launch the 2020 Queensland International Chamber Music Competition!
After a hugely successful launch in 2019, the QICMC has fulfilled a great need for a platform of opportunities for both standard and mixed ensembles. Entry is open to a wide variety of ensembles with a maximum age of 35, and is designed to give incredible opportunities to talented young and emerging artists.
The aim of the competition is to promote the development and refinement of chamber music performance and practice, to create a flagship event to promote interest in chamber music of all kinds - and in doing so, create opportunities for the best young emerging musicians to develop their careers.
A panel of esteemed musicians from across the country have been selected to adjudicate the competition, and a total prize pool of over $10,000 will be awarded.
The Queensland International Chamber Music Competition (QICMC) is organised by Ensemble Q Australia Inc, which is Ensemble in Residence at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.
Take a moment to read the rules, entries are now open and will close at midnight on 15 MAY 2020.
Enter here
KEY DATES 2020
February 1: Applications open
May 15: Applications close at midnight
June 6: Notification of semifinalists
July 15 - 16: Semifinal rounds - Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
July 17: Grand final round - Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
2019 Rehearsal images by Trish O'Brien. Line 1 - Partridge String Quartet; Line 2 - Ensemble Francaix; Line 3 - Coffs Con String Quartet (Junior winners); Line 4 .- Concept
Promoting the best young chamber ensembles..
1st Prize $5000 Reuben Blenman Award and a paid concert engagement in the Ensemble Q 2021 Season
2nd Prize $2000
Junior Prize* $1000 (for entrants under the age of 18 only)
People’s Choice Prize $500 cash
2nd Prize $2000
Junior Prize* $1000 (for entrants under the age of 18 only)
People’s Choice Prize $500 cash