2026 SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SONG PRIZE INFORMATION

APPLICATIONS OPEN                         Applications close: 19 April 2026

FINAL: SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2026 at 2pm 

Auditions
Brisbane 21 May
Perth 23 May
Melbourne 25 May
Sydney 29 May

Final: Independent Theatre, North Sydney
Tickets: tbc

The Final will be held in conjunction with the 2026 JSRB Bel Canto Award Final. 
The first half of the programme will be the Song Prize Final, the second half the Bel Canto Award Final. 

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

2026 PRIZES = $17,500
1st Prize:  2 x $5,000
2nd Prize: 2 x $2,000
3rd Prize: 2 x $1,000
Audience Prize $500 x 2

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The annual Sydney International Song Prize is to promote the study and performance of Art Song.
The 2026 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

2025 Sydney Int. Song Prize
2025 Sydney Int. Song Prize Winner: Breanna Stuart
2025 Richard Bonynge Accompanist Prize: Timothy O'Malley

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

2025 winners: Breanna Stuart and Timothy O'Malley (C) Zohar Isenberg Izy Photos