2024 Whitworth Roach Classical Music Performance Competition & Margaret Smiles Associate Musician Prize for Pianists Finals

Image: 2023 competition winners and panel members. L-R: Second Prize - Thomas Hallworth (voice), Third Prize & Llewellyn Choir Prize for Most Outstanding Instrumentalist - James Monron (Cello), First Prize & People's Choice Prize - Connor Whyte (guitar), panel members - Scott Davie, Lucy Carrigy-Ryan and Patrick Suthers. Photo by Yun Hu/ANU

Through the generosity of Ms Christine Roach, students from The Australian National University are given the opportunity to perform in front of an esteemed panel and guests for their share of $20,000 in prize money. The audience will play a crucial role by voting for the [People’s Choice Prize] of $2,500.

Christine Roach was a passionate supporter of music students, who gained great pleasure in attending the competition each year. Over the years her generosity was of the highest order, which extended to support of the ANU Orchestra as well.

As a key event on the School of Music and ANU calendar, the competition celebrates the talent and dedication of classical music students. Full-time ANU students from across the campus are eligible to enter this competition to win one of the following prizes.

First prize - $10,000
Second prize - $5,000
Third prize - $2,500
People’s Choice prize - $2,500

Four outstanding musicians have been selected as finalists in the 2024 Whitworth Roach Classical Music Performance Competition! Join us on Wednesday, 2 October, at 7pm at Llewellyn Hall Stage for an evening of exceptional performances featuring:

Dante Costa – Flute

Jack Holmes – Percussion

Eloise Ng Qian Yao – Cello

Vivienne Tran – Piano

Register now as an audience member!

Are you a prospective entrant looking to apply? Please ensure you read the Guidelines and Conditions of Award before applying here.