BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL
YOUTH MUSIC COMPETITION
Unleash Your Musical Talent!
2024
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
THE PREMIER EVENT FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
Brisbane International Youth Music Competition held in Brisbane, Australia, since 2012. The competition aims to celebrate the young talent and to provide musically-gifted people with a performance experience to develop professional skills in performing arts.
BIYMC welcomes participants from all around the globe every year. Participation is possible via live audition or remotely via video submission. All entries get assessed thoroughly by a team of professional internationally acclaimed musicians.
The competition consists of three elimination-style rounds. All contestants who progress to the second round (semi-finals) will be rewarded with a Certificate of Participation. The participants excelling in the Finals will be in the running to receive monetary rewards and diplomas.
BIYMC Exchange Program
Opportunity for Winners to Perform and Learn Abroad
The competition provides a unique opportunity to take part in our International Student Exchange Program. Participation in the Exchange Program is by invitation only. The winners of the BIYMC will have a guaranteed invitation, while other contestants who display the necessary qualities can be invited at the discretion of the Artistic Director. The Exchange Program will offer a chance to attend workshops, masterclasses, and individual and group lessons with renowned musicians in Europe. For young musicians the experience of sharing knowledge and ideas with their like-minded peers from other countries is invaluable.
Additionally, the participants will have an opportunity to perform as part of a combined Festival and Youth Orchestra during the overseas trip. This time around the Festival Orchestra will perform together with the Youth German Orchestra, conducted by Stafan Kebler in Germany in December 2024.
Music Competitions for All Ages
PRESTO
– Aged under 13?
– Showcase your skills and take part in our Presto Competition!
– Open to young musicians under 13.
BIYMC Competition
– Aged 13 and above?
– Take your music to the next level with our BIYMC Competition!
– Open to young musicians 13 and above
Are you an aspiring young musician?
OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS?
Pre-register for BIYMC2023 by entering your email address below.
Applications Are Now Open
Please check back on the 3rd of November 2024 for Competition Results
key dates
The competition dates have now been finalised and will follow the timeline below.