Win Big In 2025
Prizes
More than $60,000 worth of prizes, including cash and professional development, will be awarded.
Championship Section
Entries Open 1 May 2025
The Strike A Chord Championship Section is open to groups in which all performers are of a playing standard approximately AMEB Grade 5 and above (or equivalent).
The Championship Section - First Round is by video submission, in an effort to increase accessibility for students in regional and remote areas of Australia. 12 groups, from at least 6 states/territories, will then be selected to play live at the National Final in Melbourne. There are numerous cash and development prizes available to groups at all levels throughout the Championship Section of the competition.
Entry into the Championship Section is $10 per player.
Strike A Chord Championship Section groups must be between 3 and 8 players, one player/singer per part, with no conductor or adult accompanist. The repertoire must be broadly classical in style, and 4-12 minutes long.
An online application form must be completed by someone over the age of 18 on behalf of the group.
All groups that enter will receive a certificate and written feedback from the judging panel.
Championship Section Key Dates
1 May: Entries Open
29 May: Entries Close
20 Jun: Championship Section – Finalists and First Round Winners announced
30 Aug: Championship Section – National Final, Melbourne Recital Centre
Coaching Program
Groups planning to enter the Championship Section are also eligible to apply for a FREE coaching session as part of the Strike A Chord Coaching Program.
24 Feb: Applications Open
21 Mar: Applications Close
Monash Strike A Chord Workshop
12 – 13 April 2025
The Monash Strike A Chord Workshop is a dynamic and interactive two-day program for young musicians looking to share the joy of playing chamber music. The intensive weekend of coaching, workshops and peer networking is aimed at more experienced and highly motivated groups (AMEB Grade 6 and above).
7 Feb: Applications Open
7 Mar: Applications Close
RESOURCES & INFORMATION
CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION RULES AND REGULATIONS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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