SA Cello & Bass Ensemble Weekend 2026 (Adults only)

AUSTA ACT is holding the 2026 String Concerto Competition on Sunday August 23rd at St Mary MacKillop College (TBC).

CANDIDATE MUST:

• Enter the section that best represents their technical level.
• Stipulate what concerto and movement they are playing – limited to only one movement.
• Name their accompanist; accompanists must be in person, no recordings and long orchestral tuttis must be cut.
• Name their teacher.
• Abide by time limits.
• Enter early. Due to time constraints we are limited to 12 candidates in each section.  Candidates will be accepted on a first in first served basis. Later entries may not be able to be accepted.

There are four sections based on AMEB Grade:

1. AMEB Grade 2-4:  12pm-1.30pm
Playing time 5 minutes
Prizes 1st place $75; 2nd place $50
Early Bird $50 Regular price $65

2. AMEB Grade 5-6:  2pm-3.30pm

Playing time 10 minutes
Prizes 1st place $100; 2nd place $75
Early Bird $55 Regular price $70

3. AMEB Grade 7-8: 4pm-5.30pm
Playing time 10 minutes
Prizes 1st place $200; 2nd place $150
Early Bird $60 Regular price $75

4. AMEB Certificate of Performance+: 6pm-7.30pm
Playing time 13 minutes
Prizes 1st place $250; 2nd place $200
Early Bird $65 Regular price $80

ENTRY FEE:

Bookings made by August 9^th will attract the early bird discount. Booking made after August 9^th will be at the regular price structure. Entries close August 16^th.

Registration link: https://www.trybooking.com/DOAZJ