Encouraging excellence in classical performance

This competition is open to emerging classical instrumental or vocal artists from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. Each classical department is to nominate its best student for the competition.

Key points

Targeted to

Classical and vocal students

Value

$8,000 (first prize)

$2,500 (runner-up prize)

Nominations

The panel consists of a nominee of the Brisbane Club, the Director (or nominee) and the Chairs of participating Departments (or nominees).

Competition details

To be eligible for this award, you must be an emerging instrumental or vocal artist from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

Competition rules

The Brisbane Club Award and the Jim Massie Memorial Prize

  • Each department is to nominate their best student for this competition. The criteria for this nomination is performance ability and must take into account musicality, communication skills, style, and potential. The method of selecting individuals is to be decided by each department.
  • The adjudication panel will consist of a nominee of The Brisbane Club, the Director (or nominee) and Heads of Departments (or nominees).
  • The competitors are required to perform a 20-minute programme.
  • The Brisbane Club Award: $8,000 (first prize).
  • The Jim Massie Memorial Prize: $2,500 (runner-up prize).

Donor

The Brisbane Club

Competition

Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026

Time: 7pm

Venue: Ian Hanger Recital Hall

Awards dinner

Date: Thursday 8 October 2026

Time: 5pm for 5.30pm

Venue: The Brisbane Club