2024 Armstead Singing Award

Entries will be open via Stardom in late August.

Programme Requirements:

• Two works: one from OPERA and one ART SONG - TIME LIMIT up to 15 minutes
• The winner will compete in the 3MBS FM YOUNG PERFORMER AWARD - TIME LIMIT 25 minutes ( to be confirmed by 3MBS FM)

Conditions of Entry:

1. Open to singers between the ages of 19 and 30 on31/12/2024
2. Entry fee is $60.00 non-members; $40.00 MSV members
3. Previous first place winners are not eligible to enter in the following year but may do so the year after;
4. Entrants must be non-professional singers. The MSV defines professional as one whose sole income is derived from singing performance;
5. Time limits must be adhered to. Entrants will be stopped if they exceed the given time and may be penalised;
6. In accordance with copyright laws original music must be used;
7. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator; photocopies will not be returned;
8. The official accompanist is available free of charge on the concert day; The cost of rehearsals is the singer’s own responsibility. Singers may provide their own accompanist (piano only).
9. In every stage the adjudicator’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into;
10. Performers and their accompanists are expected to give permission for radio broadcast;
11. If, in the adjudicator’s opinion, no competitor meets the appropriate standard of performance, the MSV reserves the right to withhold the award.