Young musicians from the Hunter Valley have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to shine on stage at one of the state’s most prestigious youth music competitions – and your child could be next!
The Oz Schools Instrumental Championships (OSIC) is calling on talented school-aged pianists, guitarists, drummers, and string players to audition for the NSW State Finals, to be held this August at the University of New South Wales in Sydney.
Organisers are especially encouraging performers from the Hunter region to represent their town, with local eisteddfod winners like those from Abermain eligible for direct entry to the state-level showdown.
“We want to showcase the incredible talent coming out of regional areas,” said Joe Patrick, music educator and director of the OSIC. “This is about giving young musicians a platform – not just to compete, but to be seen and heard at a professional level.”
Finalists from the Sydney event will go on to the National Finals in Melbourne, putting them in front of Australia’s top music educators and judges.
Missed the last eisteddfod? Don’t worry – you can still apply! OSIC is accepting video auditions, including past performances or YouTube links. Applications are open to all NSW students, with full details and entry forms available at www.osic.com.au.
But don’t wait – entries close Sunday, July 27th, and this could be the start of something big.
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