Musica Viva Australia - Championship Section

Entries are Closed

Championship Section entries are now closed. Thank you to every group who entered Strike A Chord this year.

Our jurors are now assessing every entry. Championship Section finalists and Foundation Section winners will be announced on 24 June.

Championship Section

The Strike A Chord Championship Section is open to groups in which all performers are of a playing standard approximately AMEB Grade 5 and above (or equivalent).

The Championship Section - First Round is by video submission, in an effort to increase accessibility for students in regional and remote areas of Australia. 12 groups, from at least 6 states/territories, will then be selected to play live at the National Final in Melbourne. There are numerous cash and development prizes available to groups at all levels throughout the Championship Section of the competition.

Championship Section Key Dates

24 Jun: Finalists and Foundation Section Winners Announced
29 Aug: National Final

Entry Requirements

Entry into the Championship Section is $15 per player.
Groups must be between 3 and 8 players, one player/singer per part, with no conductor or adult accompanist. The repertoire must be broadly classical in style, and 4-12 minutes long.
An online application form must be completed by someone over the age of 18 on behalf of the group.
All groups that enter will receive a certificate and written feedback from the judging panel

Strike A Chord welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students with a disability, and students from diverse cultural backgrounds to take part in the competition. Please let us know if you have specific access requirements so we can accommodate your needs by emailing strikeachord@musicaviva.com.au.

How to Enter