The Musical Society of Victoria Inc. 2025
Armstead Singing Award
14 Sep 2025 to 14 Sep 2025
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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ARMSTEAD SINGING AWARD

Programme Requirements:

Two works: one from OPERA and one ART SONG;

TIME LIMIT      up to 15 minutes

The winner will compete in the 3MBS FM YOUNG  PERFORMER   AWARD

TIME LIMIT      25 minutes ( to be confirmed by 3MBS FM)


Conditions of Entry:

1. Open to singers between the ages of 19 and 30 on 31/12/2025;

2. Entry fee is $60.00 non-members; $40.00 MSV members

3. Previous first place winners are not eligible to enter in the following year but may do so the year after;

4. Entrants must be non-professional singers.  The MSV defines a professional as one whose sole income is derived from singing performance;

5. Time limits must be adhered to. Entrants will be stopped if they exceed the given time and may be penalised;

6. In accordance with copyright laws original music must be used;

7. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator; photocopies will not be returned;

8. The official accompanist  is available free of charge on the  concert day; The cost of rehearsals is the singer’s own responsibility. Singers may provide their own accompanist (piano only);

9. In every stage the adjudicator’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into;

10. Performers and their accompanists are expected to give permission for radio broadcast;

11. If, in the adjudicator’s opinion, no competitor meets the appropriate standard of performance, the MSV reserves the right to withhold the award.



ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5/09/2025 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
Between 19 and 30
001N- Non-Member Voice Solo     Between 19 and 30

Time Limit: 15:00

Auditions will be held on Sunday, 14th of September 2025 at 2.30pm. Official Accompanists: Konrad Olszewski Ph: 0438 183 289 | email: konradfolszewski@gmail.com

Entry: $60.001st $1500          2nd $1000          3rd $500          
002M- MSV Member Voice Solo     Between 19 and 30

Time Limit: 15:00

Auditions will be held on Sunday, 14th of September 2025 at 2.30pm. Official Accompanists: Konrad Olszewski Ph: 0438 183 289 | email: konradfolszewski@gmail.com

Entry: $40.001st $1500          2nd $1000          3rd $500