Time Limit: 03:00

Date: 10am, Sunday 29 June (Finals on Sunday 17 August) Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre Registration Fee: $25 Time limit: 3 minutes Requirements: Music of own choice for violin, viola, cello or double bass. Participants muct be available for the finals on Saturday 17 August, if they are selected. Participants may play the same piece at the final that was played at the heats, or select a new work. Prizes: 1st – $30, 2nd – $20, 3rd – $10 Accompanist fee: $10 The official accompanist must be booked and the fee paid at the time of entry. The accompanist fee covers the performance only. Rehearsals are strongly encouraged and can be arranged directly with the accompanist. These will incur additional fees as determined by the accompanist. Entrants may use their own accompanist by private arrangement. Pre-recorded accompaniment is not permitted for this section.

Time Limit: 03:00

Date: 2pm, Saturday 9 August and Saturday 10 August (Finals on Sunday 17 August) Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre Registration Fee: $25 Time limit: 3 minutes Requirements: Music of own choice for violin, viola, cello or double bass. Participants muct be available for the finals on Saturday 19 August, if they are selected. Participants may play the same piece at the final that was played at the heats, or select a new work. Prizes: 1st – $50, 2nd – $30, 3rd - $20 Accompanist fee: $10 The official accompanist must be booked and the fee paid at the time of entry. The accompanist fee covers the performance only. Rehearsals are strongly encouraged and can be arranged directly with the accompanist. These will incur additional fees as determined by the accompanist. Entrants may use their own accompanist by private arrangement. Pre-recorded accompaniment is not permitted for this section.

Time Limit: 05:00

Date: 10am, Sunday 22 June (Finals on Sunday 17 August) Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre Registration Fee: $25 Time limit: 5 minutes Requirements: Music of own choice for violin, viola, cello or double bass. Participants muct be available for the finals on Saturday 17 August, if they are selected. Participants may play the same piece at the final that was played at the heats, or select a new work. Prizes: 1st – $60, 2nd – $35, 3rd – $25 Accompanist fee: $10 The official accompanist must be booked and the fee paid at the time of entry. The accompanist fee covers the performance only. Rehearsals are strongly encouraged and can be arranged directly with the accompanist. These will incur additional fees as determined by the accompanist. Entrants may use their own accompanist by private arrangement. Pre-recorded accompaniment is not permitted for this section.

Time Limit: 12:00

Date: 6:30pm, Thursday 24 July and Friday 25 July (Winners announced at conclusion of Friday 25 July session) Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre Registration Fee: $25 Time limit: 8 minutes Requirements: Music of own choice for violin, viola, cello or double bass. Prizes: 1st – $90, 2nd – $55, 3rd – $35 Accompanist fee: $10 The official accompanist must be booked and the fee paid at the time of entry. The accompanist fee covers the performance only. Rehearsals are strongly encouraged and can be arranged directly with the accompanist. These will incur additional fees as determined by the accompanist. Entrants may use their own accompanist by private arrangement. Pre-recorded accompaniment is not permitted for this section.

Time Limit: 12:00

Date: 6.30pm, Monday 21 July and 6.30pm, Tuesday 22 July (Finals on Sunday 17 August) Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre Registration Fee: $25 Time limit: 12 minutes Requirements: Two works of own choice for violin, viola, cello or double bass. Participants must be available for the the finals on Wednesday 20 July) Prizes: 1st – $500, 2nd – $75, 3rd – $50 Accompanist fee: $10 The official accompanist must be booked and the fee paid at the time of entry. The accompanist fee covers the performance only. Rehearsals are strongly encouraged and can be arranged directly with the accompanist. These will incur additional fees as determined by the accompanist. Entrants may use their own accompanist by private arrangement. Pre-recorded accompaniment is not permitted for this section.

Time Limit: 12:00

Date: 3.30pm, Sunday 22 June (Finals at 2pm Sunday 17 August) Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre Registration Fee: $25 Time limit: 5 minutes Requirements: Music of own choice for violin, viola, cello or double bass. Eligibility: Participants cannot register for this event if they enter any section from 3.1 – 3.5 Prizes: In non-competitive sections, there is no placing or prizes. Participants will receive a participation certificate and written feedback from the adjudicator. Adjudicator: TBC Accompanist fee: $10 The official accompanist must be booked and the fee paid at the time of entry. The accompanist fee covers the performance only. Rehearsals are strongly encouraged and can be arranged directly with the accompanist. These will incur additional fees as determined by the accompanist. Entrants may use their own accompanist by private arrangement. Pre-recorded accompaniment is not permitted for this section.