2025 SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SONG PRIZE
Applications online NOW. CLick on Aply Now above. 
Please read the Rules & Criteria above before completing the online application form.

Final: Saturday 30 August 2025

Heats
Brisbane: 17 May
Sydney: 10,11 July
Melbourne: 13 July
Perth: 15 July

Each duo of singer and pianist must perform a 20 minute recital programme of songs comprising of two different languages. 

2025 PRIZES = $16,000
1st Prize:  2 x $5,000
2nd Prize: 2 x $2,000
3rd Prize: 2 x $1,000

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2024 SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SONG PRIZE winners announced.

Teresa Ingrilli - soprano
Adam McMillan -pianist

Photo L-R: 2023 Finalists - Konrad Olszewski, Michael Petruccelli, Young Yi, Joseph Koo, Jake Cheong, Matthew Avery. 

The annual Sydney International Song Prize is to promote the study and performance of Art Song.
The 2024 Sydney International Song Prize is open to all singers and pianists aged 18 - 40. Pianists may accompany no more than two singers.

Criteria
The competition was established in 2017 and is open to all classical singers (18-40) and pianists (18-40) of all nationalities. A 18-20minute recital programme must be prepared by each duo and must include songs in at least two languages. Songs may be written for piano or orchestra. Complete cycles and part cycles acceptable.

Previous Winners

2024 Sydney Int. Song Prize
2024 SISP Winner: Teresa Ingrilli
2024 RIchard Bonynge Accompanist Prize: Adam McMillan

2023 Sydney Int. Song Prize 
2023 SISP Winner: Michael Petruccelli
2023 Richard Bonynge Award Accompanist Prize: Konrad Olszewski

2022 Sydney Int. Song Prize
2022 SISP Winner: Jeremy Boulton
2022 Richard Bonynge Award Accompanist Prize: Jamie-Lee Xu
2022 Megan Evans OAM Encouragement Award: Su Choung

2019 Sydney Int. Song Prize 
2019 SISP Winner: Daniel Macey
2019 Richard Bonynge Accompanist Prize in memory of Margaret Caldwell: Antonio Fernandez

2018 Sydney Int. Song Prize
2018 SISP Winner: Jonathan Alley
2018 Richard Bonynge Accompanists Prize: Thomas Johnson

2017 Sydney Int. Song Prize 
2017 SISP Winner: Phoebe Humphreys
2017 Richard Bonynge Accompanists Prize: Benjamin Burton

The Sydney International Song Prize is presented by the Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Foundation as part of its education and support of young singers.

Donations
If you are interested in donating to the Sydney International Song Prize please contact the Foundation on 0402 024 118 or at enquiries@jsrbfoundation.com.

Past Major Donors
Dr Bruce Caldwell
Ms Helen Johnstone
NSW Wagner Society

Konrad Olszewski and Michael Petruccelli (C) Zohar Isenberg Izy Photos