Competition-based prizes and awards are open to Queensland Conservatorium students
With music industry connections around the globe, Queensland Conservatorium gives you the opportunity to apply your talents at a truly professional level.
The Conservatorium offers pre-tertiary, undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs at Brisbane City (South Bank) and Gold Coast. Students learn under leading music educators, musicians and composers with international experience and outlook.
There are a range of competitions held throughout the academic year at the Queensland Conservatorium. Most are made possible through the support of our external sponsors.
Queensland Conservatorium competitions
Brisbane Club Award and the Jim Massie Memorial Prize
Instrument: Any or voice
Competition 6 October 2026
Elizabeth Muir Memorial Prize (Singing) Postgraduate
Instrument: Voice
Closes 13 March 2026
Ena Williams Award for Postgraduate Study Overseas
Instrument: Piano or violin
Closes 24 April 2026
Hilda Woolmer Prize for Piano Accompaniment
Instrument: Piano and voice
Closes 24 July 2026
John and Sue Thompson Vocal Accompaniment Scholarship
Instrument: Voice
Closes 2 April 2026
Joyce Campbell Lloyd Scholarship (Overseas Study) Instrumental Students
Instrument: Instrumental
Closing date to be confirmed
Margaret Nickson Prizes for Voice and Accompaniment
Instrument: Piano and voice
Closes 15 May 2026
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Postgraduate Award
Instrument: Any
Closes 14 August 2026
QCGU International Travel Bursary—Orchestral Strings
Instrument: Strings
Closes 25 September 2026