Concerto-Aria Competition 2025

Every year, students across the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music are invited to compete for the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the University of Melbourne Wind Symphony, or one of the other Conservatorium ensembles.

In 2025, the final round will be on 30 June in Hanson Dyer Hall. This event is kindly supported by the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Yarra, who have generously provided a grant to cover accompaniment expenses for all finalists. Apart from the winner(s) of the concerto performance opportunity, additional prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the Adjudication Panel, which includes internationally renowned pianist Caroline Almonte, Head of Orchestral Studies Associate Professor Richard Davis, Stephen Grant (Head of Voice) and Associate Professor Jaclyn Hartenberger.

Thank you for your interest in our competition, and above all, in the commitment and brilliance of our students.

SCHEDULE

10:00AM - 12.30PM — 6 candidates
1:00PM - 5:30PM — 10 or less candidates

PARKING

The City of Melbourne has recently changed the parking restrictions around the Southbank Campus. Parking control hours are now expanded to 7am–10pm, seven days per week, and are capped at three hours. A $2-per-hour fee after 7pm is also now in place. There is no change to the $4-per-hour peak rate between 7am–7pm. Parking inspectors are regularly in the area fining drivers who overstay their meter, so we encourage everyone to be aware and avoid an expensive fine. More information.

ACCESSIBILITY

All venues at the Southbank campus are wheelchair accessible. To read more about access services available at our venues, please visit: https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/access-our-events.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.
In order to account for drop-off in attendance, we overbook a select number of free events at the Faculty. If you have not arrived by the start of the performance, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door. Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat.
Admission to any of our concerts and events is strictly at the discretion of Front of House. We have zero tolerance for any disrespectful behaviour.