Sutherland Shire & St George Youth Music Awards 2026
Performers
Entries: Close 4pm Friday 24th April 2026.
Note: Late entries will be considered at the organisers' discretion.
Enquiries: YMASutherland@gmail.com
General: The awards encourage individual performers to show their style & versatility in a spirit of friendly competition. We seek to encourage musical & performance excellence in classical music, opera, jazz, music theatre, world music, folk & cabaret. The performance experience can assist young musicians to develop into confident, creative artists. Emphasis is placed on the entrant's ability to communicate with the audience, on a sound technical basis. Approximately 12 finalists will be selected at the Auditions to perform in the Finals Concert. Prizes will be awarded to encourage music learning & performance opportunities.
The Awards aim to:
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Give opportunities for music performance
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Encourage high standards of performance at all levels
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Cover a range of musical genres
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Be open to young musicians of Sutherland Shire & St George areas
The Awards judging criteria include:
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Presentation & Professionalism
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Atmosphere & Visual Impression
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Music Selection & Performance Quality
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Creative Ability
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Audience Appeal
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Music Accuracy
