Application dates

October 2025 – Online applications open

20 March 2026 – Online applications close

8 May 2026 – Applicants notified

Award schedule

29 May 2026 – deadline for Award finalists to submit biographies and headshots

26 June 2026 – deadline for Award finalists to submit completed repertoire forms

3 – 4 October 2026 – Award finalists arrive in Shepparton

4 October 2026 – Welcome Reception for Award finalists and adjudicators

5 – 8 October 2026 – Solo recitals

9 October 2026 – Semi final

9 October 2026 – Award Dinner

10 October 2026 – Grand final and prize presentation