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The stage is calling… do you have what it takes?The City of Joondalup in partnership with Perth Symphony Orchestra is proud to present the Young Musician of the Year Award 2026.
This isn’t just a competition. It’s your moment to own the stage, prove your talent, and earn your place among WA’s most exciting young musicians. The winner doesn’t just take the title… they’ll perform live with Perth Symphony Orchestra in 2027 AND share in a $5,000 prize pool 💰
We’re searching for enthusiastic emerging musicians aged 14–23 across five categories:
🎺 Brass 🥁 Percussion 🎻 Strings 🎷 Woodwind 🎹 Piano
If you’ve got the talent, the drive and the ambition… we want to hear from you. Literally!
Mark your calendars... ✍️
✅ Applications Open: Saturday 1 August
🔒 Applications Close: Monday 31 August
📧 Finalists Notified*: Friday 18 September
🎶 Semi Final: Saturday 17 October
✨ Grand Final: Sunday 25 October
Finalists will perform live at Redmond Theatre before a panel of WA’s most respected music industry judges. Five categories. One title. Your time starts now! Register your interest → https://shorturl.at/3NDJR
*Five finalists selected from each category
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Redmond Theatre, Prendiville Catholic College, Perth,WA,Australia
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