Congratulations Emma Rose Koeswandy! 
All the way from Sydney, Emma Rose has won 1st Prize in Piano at the Brisbane International Youth Music Festival (BIYMF)! 
Her talent and dedication are truly inspiring, and we’re so proud to celebrate her achievement.
Want to be our next rising star? Entries for the 2026 BIYMF will open soon — stay tuned for dates and application details on our website!
I would like to sincerely thank you for awarding me Piano First Prize at the Brisbane International Youth Classical Festival & Competition. It is a great honour to be recognised, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to perform in public and share my music with such an inspiring audience.
Participating in this competition has been an invaluable experience. It allowed me to learn and grow as a musician, and I was encouraged by the thoughtful feedback from the judges. I am especially grateful that this recognition has been shared within my community in Sydney, including publications at my school, Meriden School, and in the Sydney Conservatorium Rising Stars Program newsletter.
This award motivates me to continue working hard and striving to develop both as a pianist and as a person.
John Doe
Designer