A biennial flute competition held as part of the Australian Flute Festival in Sydney. Open to flutists of all nationalities aged 32 and under, the competition runs across two rounds: a preliminary video submission followed by live semifinal and final rounds, with the first prize being a Burkart Legacy Flute valued at AUD $12,495, and a second prize of AUD $3,000, both sponsored by Burkart Flutes and Flutes & Flutists. The first prize winner performs alongside invited international guest artists at the Festival's Gala Concert. Alongside the Open Competition, the festival hosts a Young Artist Competition (18 and under), a Piccolo Competition (32 and under), and a Flute Trio & Quartet Competition open to all ages.
The next competition: TBA, 2027
Location: Sydney Conservatorium of Music, 1 Conservatorium Road, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Contact: info@australianflutefestival.com
Official website: https://www.australianflutefestival.com/
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