Open Instrumental
Prizes sponsored by The Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition (ACVC) and supported by Barrier Reef Orchestra (BRO).
First: Hannah Kim (Sydney,Violin)
Second: Naomi Yu (Brisbane, Piano)
Third: Patrick Phillips (Brisbane, Cello)
Open Vocal
Prizes sponsored by Ines Tapiolas Nominees Pty Ltd
First: Annika Hinrichs (Brisbane)
Second: Naomi Yu (Brisbane)
Third: Jacalyn Adcock (Townsville)
Instrumental - Section 3
Prizes sponsored by Salt 66 (Phillip Beard) and ACVC.
First: Ryan Yeh (Auckland, Cello)
Second: Honoka Hidai (Brisbane, Bassoon)
Third: James Skelton (Williamstown, Clarinet)
Encouragement Award: Ein Na (Brisbane, Violin)
Vocal - Section 4
Prizes sponsored by Beth Honeycombe.
First: Jacalyn Adcock (Townsville)
Second: Calista Walters (Toowoomba)
Third: Louise Whittaker (Brisbane)
Young Instrumental - Section 5
Prizes sponsored by Queensland Music Teachers’ Association (QMTA) – Townsville Branch.
First: Haoqing LeoLiu (Melbourne, Piano)
Second: Hannah Kim (Sydney, Violin)
Third: Patrick Phillips (Brisbane, Cello)
Encouragement Award: Ein Na (Brisbane, Violin)
Young Vocal - Section 6
Prizes sponsored by Central Queensland University (CQU)
First: Maclyn Scarborough (Townsville)
School Ensembles - Section 7
Prizes sponsored by Townsville Grammar School (1st) and Louise & Ed Burke (2nd, 3rd, 4th)
First: Townsville Grammar School Cadenza Chorale
Second: Pimlico State High School Blue Brass
Third: Middle String Quartet (Cathedral School)
Fourth: Townsville Grammar School Recorder Ensemble
Special Awards
Most Promising Vocalist: Calista Walters (Toowoomba)
Sponsored by Siobhan Patrick
Most Promising Brass Player: Sean Burke (Brisbane)
Sponsored by Arthur Florence of MusicAid
Most Promising Woodwind Player: James Skelton (Williamstown)
Sponsored by Liam Mooney
Most Promising String Player: Lily Song (Brisbane)
Sponsored by AUSTA (North Qld Branch)
Most Promising Pianist: Martin Sun ( Brisbane)
Sponsored by Anne Brook
Most Outstanding Instrumentalist from North Queensland: Angus Hall (Townsville, Clarinet)
Sponsored by Dinie Gaemers
Youth Development Award: Do Young Park (Townsville)
Sponsored by Dinie Gaemers and Artie’s Music Shop, Townsville
If you have any queries or concerns regarding the competition entries, please email entries@acvc.com.au
Note: Entries to Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 must be received before midnight on Monday, 13th May, 2024.
Note: Ensemble entries must be received before midnight on Monday, 17th June, 2024.
School Ensembles (Section 7) will now compete on Saturday, 20th July beginning at 2.00 pm in the Civic Theatre’s main auditorium.
Adjudicators 2024
Dr Simon Lobelson – Vocal Adjudicator
With a distinguished career that has spanned 4 continents and 90 operatic roles from baroque to contemporary and lyric to dramatic, Simon Lobelson has established himself as one of the most versatile Australian baritones of his generation, and champion of
Gil Sullivan – Instrumental Adjudicator
One of Australia’s resident full-time concert pianist, Gil Sullivan tours extensively both around Australia and overseas, performing each year throughout Asia, Europe, the U.K., and the United States. He has performed twice in New York’s Carnegie Hall, plus given recitals
Accompanists 2024
Sarka Budinska-Boxall (Vocal Accompanist), Crystal Smith – Brisbane, Ingrid Sakurovs – Sydney, Allie Xinyu Wang – Melbourne
Allie Xinyu Wang – Accompanist
Having received critical acclaim for her evocative interpretations and exceptional finesse at the piano, Allie Xinyu Wang’s artistic footprint extends
Ingrid Sakurovs – Accompanist
Ms Ingrid Sakurovs has been a staff member at the Sydney Conservatorium for more than 15 years, where she works
Sarka Budinska-Boxall – Vocal Accompanist
Sarka Budinska is a graduate from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Czech Republic. During her studies Sarka collaborated
Crystal Smith – Accompanist
Crystal Smith is an emerging young musician based on the Gold Coast. She enjoys working with other musicians of every
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Ines Tapiolas Nominees Pty Ltd
Dinie Gaemers
Beth Honeycombe
Siobhan Patrick
Ed & Louise Burke
Martin’s Piano Tuning and Repairs
Anne Brook & Alan Stephenson
Jacinta & Paul Payne
Liam Mooney
