2013 NATIONAL ADJUDICATOR

Emma Matthews

The IFAC Australian Singing Competition is pleased to announce acclaimed soprano Emma Matthews as this year's National Adjudicator.

'THE MATHY'

Inspiring generations of young opera and classical singers

The Marianne Mathy Scholarship remains the premier award of the IFAC Australian Singing Competition.

The award is actually a select 'suite' of prizes and opportunities, with a total value this year of over $50,000 – including its namesake bronze statuette known as 'The Mathy.'

MASTERCLASS & MORE

Not just a Competition, but a learning experience

Over the last several years, the Competition has introduced a MasterClass and Workshops to the schedule of events which our young singers can participate. These new activities are intended to provide unique and extended learning experiences with leading industry professionals.

FOR THE LOVE OF OPERA

2013 Entries Now Open 

We invite young singers from Australia and New Zealand to compete for the Marianne Mathy Scholarship ('The Mathy') and many other awards and opportunities, in Australasia's richest competition for young opera and classical singers.

This is your chance to shine and network with some of the industries biggest stars!

This year's calendar below. Full details in Calendars/Events

Heats

Sydney Monday 17 & Tuesday 19 June
The Opera Centre, 480 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills

Perth Thursday 20 June
WAAPA, 2 Bradford Street, Mt Lawley

Melbourne Friday 21 June
Opera Centre, Crn Fawkner and Fanning Streets, Southbank

Wellington (NZ) Saturday 22 June
New Zealand School of Music, 83 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington

Brisbane Monday 24 June
QPAC, Cnr Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank

Workshop

Characterisation and Movement

Sydney Monday 9 September
Philharmonia Choirs Studio, Hickson Road 
Pier 4, Millers Point

Semi-Finals

Tuesday 10 September
PrIvate Adjudication

Wednesday 11 September
Concert at 7pm
Independent Theatre
269 Miller Street, North Sydney

MasterClass

Thursday 12 September
1.30pm
Independent Theatre 
269 Miller Street North Sydney

Finals Concert

Saturday 28 September

Concert at 7pm
Verbrugghen Hall
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Macquarie Street, Sydney

GALLERIES

The IFAC Australian Singing Competition has over three decades of memories to share – here are some highlights from Competitions past and present.