MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION Melbourne, Australia
WFIMC Member since 1996
Established in 1991 and held every four years, the prestigious competition is the perfect launching pad for chamber music ensembles. With a prize pool of over AUD$150,000, and a Grand Prize worth AUD$30,000 along with a series of Australian performances for the winner, MICMC is open to string quartets and piano trios of all nationalities under the age of 35. Presented by Musica Viva Australia with Artistic Director Wilma Smith, Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition seeks to identify and cultivate the next generation of chamber music ensembles. The competition welcomes applicants who embody chamber music’s ability to engage both mind and heart with performances that delight, inspire and challenge. MICMC ensembles ensure a vibrant future for chamber music, demonstrating and redefining the inimitable relationship between players, audiences, and composers for the 21st century.
Next Competition Application Due Competition Dates
2027/ String Quartet, Piano Trio
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Total Prize Money
AUD 150.000
Other Awards Travel support
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Application System ACCEPTD Application fee
Jury
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Artists
musicaviva.com.au/micmc
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