Competitions

  • First Prize: Upcoming Burkart Legacy Flute valued at AUD$12,495 | Second Prize: AUD$3,000
    Sponsored by Burkart Flutes and Flutes & Flutists

    The first prize winner will perform the flute 2 part of Franz Doppler Duettino Hongrois, Opus 36 with András Adorján in the Gala Concert on Sunday 5 October at 7pm

    First Round (video) - 3 works required in any order

    Closing date: 11:59pm Friday 20th June, 2025

    Panel: András Adorján, Alena Walentin, Eliza Shephard, Kim Falconer and Margaret Crawford

    A maximum of 8 Semifinalists will be announced on Sunday 27th July, 2025

    Repertoire - First Round (unaccompanied)

    Bach Partita in A Minor BWV1030 - I. Allemande and III. Sarabande without repeats

    AND

    Tilmann Dehnhard - Yorishiro

    AND

    Kuhlau Fantasia Op. 38 No. 1 - Arietta con variazioni only

    Semifinal Round - 3 works required in any order

    Friday 3 October, Sydney Conservatorium of Music

    Panel: András Adorján, Alena Walentin, Eliza Shephard, Kim Falconer and Margaret Crawford

    A maximum of 4 finalists will be chosen

    Repertoire - Semifinal Round, Accompanist Provided

    C.P.E Bach – Sonata in G Major Wq. 123 H.550 – I. Andante and II. Allegro (first repeat only) from memory

    AND

    Mel Bonis – Sonata in C Sharp Minor op. 64 movement I. Andantino con moto and II. Scherzo

    AND

    Damase Rhapsodie

    Final Round - 2 works required to total 22 minutes in given order

    Saturday 4th October, Sydney Conservatorium of Music

    Panel: András Adorján, Alena Walentin, Eliza Shephard, Kim Falconer and Margaret Crawford

    Repertoire - Final Round

    TBA

    AND 

    Liebermann Sonata Op. 23 I. Lento and II. Presto

    For your convenience, all the repertoire for the competitions can be found at Syrinx Music.

  • First Prize: Azumi S2 flute worth AUD$3,649 | Second Prize: AUD$1,500
    Sponsored by Orchestral Supplies Australia and Elizabeth Koch

    The first prize winner will perform the flute 2 part of the 4th movement of the Debussy Petite Suite with Alena Walentin in the closing concert at 3pm on 6 October.

    First Round (video) - 2 works required

    Closing date: 11:59pm Friday 20th June, 2025

    Panel: Elizabeth Koch, Janet Webb and Latham Horn

    A maximum of 4 finalists will be announced on Sunday 27th July, 2025.

    Repertoire - First Round

    Ibert Piece

    AND

    Stamitz Caprice no. 1 in G Major without repeats

    Final Round - 3 works required, accompanist provided

    Sunday 5th October, 2023

    Panel: Elizabeth Koch, Janet Webb and Latham Horn

    Repertoire - Final Round

    Andrew Howes – Night Lights

    AND

    Merryl Neille – Winter Solstice

    AND

    Gaubert Nocturne and Allegro Scherzando

    For your convenience, all the repertoire for the competitions can be found at Syrinx Music.

  • First Prize: Haynes QP6 piccolo valued at AUD$10,695
    Second Prize: $3,000
    Sponsored by Wm. S. Haynes Flute Company & Flutes and Flutists

    The first prize winner will perform an unaccompanied piece of their choice of 5-7 mins in duration at the gala concert at 7pm on Sunday 5 October

    First Round (video) - 3 works required

    Closing date: 11:59pm Friday 20th June, 2025

    Panel: Sonia Croucher, Julia Grenfell, Danielle Eden

    6 Semifinalists will be announced on Sunday 27th July, 2025

    Repertoire - First Round (approx. 10 mins, given order)

    JS Bach Partita no. 2 BWV 1004 transcribed for piccolo by Nicola Mazzanti I. Allemanda, no repeats

    AND

    Gustav Mahler – Piccolo Solo from Symphony no. 2, 5th bar of Fig. 30 (sheet music download)

    AND

    Daniel Dorff – Tweet for solo piccolo

    Semifinal Round - 2 works required

    3pm Saturday 4 October, Sydney Conservatorium of Music

    Panel: Julia Grenfell, Sonia Croucher, Danielle Eden

    A maximum of 4 finalists will be chosen

    Repertoire - Semifinal Round (approx. 15 minutes, given order)

    Vivaldi Piccolo Concerto in C Major RV 443 - I. Allegro and III. Allegro Molto

    AND

    Thea Musgrave – Piccolo Play I. L'Enchanteresse, II. L'Amphibie, III. La Pateline, V. Le Reveil-matin

    Final Round - 3 works required

    2:30pm Sunday 5 October, Sydney Conservatorium of Music

    Panel: Julia Grenfell, Sonia Croucher

    Repertoire - Final Round (approx. 19 mins, given order)

    Kaija Saariaho – Dolce Tormento for solo piccolo

    AND

    Vivaldi Piccolo Concerto in C Major RV443 - II. Largo                           

    AND

    Paul Stanhope – Piccolo Concerto II. Scherzo - Wheels Within Wheels

    For your convenience, all the repertoire for the competitions can be found at Syrinx Music.

  • Trio Winner: $2,400 | Quartet Winner: Pearl 201 SUF alto flute with Forza headjoint worth $4000 | Sponsored by Flutes and Flutists and Orchestral Supplies Australia

    The trio winner and quartet winner will perform a work of their choice no longer than 7 minutes in duration at the Closing Concert at 3pm on Monday 6 October.

    For quartet repertoire, if no alto flute or bass flute is accessible to the group, transcriptions are allowed so that the parts can be played on concert flute.

    First Round (video) - 2 works required

    Closing date: 11:59pm on Friday 15th August, 2025

    Panel: Carolyn Grace, Suzanne Cowan, Christine Draeger

    A maximum of 6 finalists will be announced on: Friday 12th September 2025

    TRIO REPERTOIRE:

    Sally Greenaway Pastorale and Caprice

    AND

    Kaspar Kummer Trio for 3 flutes in C Major op. 53 I. Allegro

    QUARTET REPERTOIRE:

    Bozza Jour d'été à la montagne for flute quartet – I. Pastorale II. Aux bords du torrent

    AND

    A. Reicha Quatuor Op.19 - II. Allegretto

    Final Round - 3 works required

    2pm, Sunday 5 October, 2023, Sydney Conservatorium of Music

    Panel: Carolyn Grace, Suzanne Cowan, Christine Draeger

    TRIO REPERTOIRE:

    Boismortier Sonata for 3 Flutes in B minor, PB 254 I. Modérément and II. Rondeau (first repeats only)

    AND

    Fulvio Caldini Sonatina d’autunno Op. 105 III. Allegro Molto

    AND 

    Christopher Sainsbury - Bardo

    QUARTET REPERTOIRE:

    Josquin des Pres Plus Nulz Regretz (sheet music download)

    AND

    Maria Grenfell Pipe Music -  III. Jig

    AND

    Pierre Max Dubois Quatour I. Fêtes III. Complainte and IV. Tambourin

    For your convenience, all the repertoire for the competitions can be found at Syrinx Music.

Australian International Flute Competition Rules

    • The Australian International Flute Competition is open to all nationalities aged 32 years and under, as at Friday 3 October 2025.

    • Competitors must pay the registration fee for the competition (see Registration page).

    • Competitors are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.

    • The competition registration fee is non-refundable.

    • Competitors do not have to register for the entire Festival. Competitors may register for the competition only.

    • Competitors entering the Competition and attending the Festival must register for the Competition and the Festival separately (see Registration page).

    • The adjudicating panel will consider both the semifinal and the final round performances when deciding the first and second place.

    • The jury may not hear the complete program in Round Two.

    • A competitor who fails to be on time may be disqualified.

    • A jury is appointed by the AFF Committee.

    • The decision of the jury is final.

    • Competitors are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.

    • An accompanist will be provided for the semifinals and the finals of the competition. A timetable will be available for rehearsals.

    • A competitor may not use their own accompanist.

    • Proof of purchase of the repertoire must be sent to info@flutesandflutists.com by the registration closing date.

    • Public domain sheet music does not have to be purchased and can be downloaded from imslp.

    • The AFF Competition Committee reserves the right to make changes to the competition.

    • All rights for recording, broadcasting, sales of recordings, etc. of performances presented in and for this competition remain the property of the organiser.

    • Any matters arising over these rules are to be solved based on the English version of these rules and in conformity with the laws of Australia.

  • There is an AUD $150 RegistrationFee for the Australian International Flute Competition.

    Registration closes 11.59pm on Friday 20th June, 2025 (Sydney, Australia time)

    Email: info@australianflutefestival.com - please send your video link and documentation mentioned in the checklist in ONE email.

  • Complete registration includes the following:

    • Video file sent via Dropbox, Google Drive OneDrive or similar link

    • An official confirmation of the candidate’s age (copy of birth certificate, driver licence or passport)

    • A recent photograph of high quality, of the competitor

    • Competition fee proof of payment

    • Incomplete registrations will not be considered

    • Late entries will not be considered

    First round - Video requirements

    Format: MP4 or MOV, not exceeding 1 GB in size.

    It is recommended that you record with a separate microphone and with high-definition video in 720pHD at 30fps or 1080pHD at 30fps or 60fps

    The works must be recorded in their entirety

    The video MUST be recorded in one continuous take to simulate a live performance. Edited videos will be disqualified.

    It is up to the competitor to ensure the audio is of a high quality, offers suitable representation in terms of proximity to the source and does not clip or distort.

    Consider how your video is presented visually. Ensure your camera is stable when recording use a tripod. Ensure that you are well framed in the screen shot. Clear the area that is in the screen shot of clutter.

Young Artist Competition Rules

    • The Young Artist Competition is open to all nationalities aged 18 years and under, as at Friday 3 October 2025.

    • Competitors must pay the registration fee for the competition (see Registration page).

    • The competition registration fee is non-refundable.

    • Competitors do not have to register for the entire Festival. Competitors may register for the competition only.

    • Competitors entering the Competition and attending the Festival must register for the Competition and the Festival separately (see Registration page).

    • Parents not attending the festival, but accompanying competition entrants under the age of 16 may purchase the accompanying parent pass by calling the open academy. (See registration page)

    • A competitor who fails to be on time may be disqualified.

    • A jury is appointed by the AFF Committee.

    • The decision of the jury is final.

    • Competitors are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.

    • An accompanist will be provided for the finals of the competition. A timetable will be available for rehearsals.

    • A competitor may not use their own accompanist.

    • Proof of purchase of the repertoire must be sent to info@flutesandflutists.com by the registration closing date.

    • Public domain sheet music does not have to be purchased and can be downloaded from imslp.

    • The AFF Competition Committee reserves the right to make changes to the competition.

    • All rights for recording, broadcasting, sales of recordings, etc. of performances presented in and for this competition remain the property of the organiser.

    • Any matters arising over these rules are to be solved based on the English version of these rules and in conformity with the laws of Australia.

  • There is a $100 Registration Fee for the Young Artist Competition.

    Registration closes 11.59pm on Friday 20th June, 2025 (Sydney, Australia time)

    Email: info@australianflutefestival.com - please send your video link and documentation mentioned in the checklist in ONE email.

  • Complete registration includes the following:

    • Video files sent via Dropbox, Google Drive OneDrive or similar link

    • An official confirmation of the candidate’s age (copy of birth certificate, driver licence or passport)

    • A recent photograph of high quality, of the competitor

    • Competition fee proof of payment

    • Incomplete registrations will not be considered

    • Late entries will not be considered

    First round - Video requirements

    Format: MP4 or MOV, not exceeding 1 GB in size.

    It is recommended that you record with a separate microphone and with high-definition video in 720pHD at 30fps or 1080pHD at 30fps or 60fps

    The works must be recorded in their entirety.

    The video MUST be recorded in one continuous take to simulate a live performance. Edited videos will be disqualified.

    It is up to the competitor to ensure the audio is of a high quality, offers suitable representation in terms of proximity to the source and does not clip or distort.

    Consider how your video is presented visually. Ensure your camera is stable when recording use a tripod. Ensure that you are well framed in the screen shot. Clear the area that is in the screen shot of clutter.

Piccolo Competition Rules

    • The Piccolo Competition is open to all nationalities aged 32 years and under, as at Friday 3 October 2025.

    • Competitors must pay the registration fee for the competition (see Registration page).

    • The competition registration fee is non-refundable.

    • Competitors do not have to register for the entire Festival. Competitors may register for the competition only.

    • Competitors entering the Competition and attending the Festival need to register for the Competition and Festival separately (see Registration page).

    • The adjudicating panel will consider both the semifinal and the final round performances when deciding the first, second and third place.

    • The jury may not hear the complete program in Round Two.

    • A competitor who fails to be on time may be disqualified.

    • A jury is appointed by the AFF Committee.

    • The decision of the jury is final.

    • Competitors are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.

    • An accompanist will be provided for the semifinals and the finals of the competition. A timetable will be available for rehearsals.

    • A competitor may not use their own accompanist.

    • Proof of purchase of the repertoire not available in the public domain will be required for each competitor (email a receipt to info@flutesandflutists.com by the competition registration closing date.

    • Public domain sheet music does not have to be purchased and can be downloaded from imslp.

    • The AFF Competition Committee reserves the right to make changes to the competition.

    • All rights for recording, broadcasting, sales of recordings, etc. of performances presented in and for this competition remain the property of the organiser.

    • Any matters arising over these rules are to be solved based on the English version of these rules and in conformity with the laws of Australia.

  • There is a $120 Registration Fee for the Piccolo Competition.

    Registration closes 11.59pm on Friday 20th June, 2025 (Sydney, Australia time)

    Email: info@australianflutefestival.com - please send your video link and documentation mentioned in the checklist in ONE email.

  • Complete registration includes the following:

    • Video files sent via Dropbox, Google Drive OneDrive or similar link

    • An official confirmation of the candidate’s age (copy of birth certificate, driver licence or passport)

    • A recent photograph of high quality, of the competitor

    • Competition fee proof of payment

    • Incomplete registrations will not be considered

    • Late entries will not be considered

    First round - Video requirements

    Format: MP4 or MOV, not exceeding 1 GB in size.

    It is recommended that you record with a separate microphone and with high-definition video in 720pHD at 30fps or 1080pHD at 30fps or 60fps

    The works must be recorded in their entirety

    The video MUST be recorded in one continuous take to simulate a live performance. Edited videos will be disqualified.

    It is up to the competitor to ensure the audio is of a high quality, offers suitable representation in terms of proximity to the source and does not clip or distort.

    Consider how your video is presented visually. Ensure your camera is stable when recording use a tripod. Ensure that you are well framed in the screen shot. Clear the area that is in the screen shot of clutter.

Flute Trio and Quartet Competition Rules

    • The Flute Trio and Quartet Competition is open to all nationalities of all ages

    • Competitors must pay the registration fee for the competition only once per ensemble (see Registration page).

    • The competition registration fee is non-refundable.

    • Competitors do not have to register for the entire Festival. Competitors may register for the Competition only.

    • Competitors entering the Competition and attending the Festival need to register for the Competition and Festival separately (see Registration page).

    • The adjudicating panel will consider both the recorded and the final round performances when deciding the first, prizes.

    • The jury may not hear the complete program in the Final Round if they so choose.

    • Competitors who fail to arrive on time at the live round may be disqualified.

    • A jury is appointed by the AFF Committee.

    • The decision of the jury is final.

    • Competitors are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.

    • Flute trios and quartets who do not have access to low flutes, may transcribe the alto flute parts to be played on concert flute, and may play the bass part sounding an octave higher on concert flute.

    • Proof of purchase of the repertoire not available in the public domain will be required for each ensemble (email a receipt to info@flutesandflutists.com by the competition registration closing date.

    • Only one score and parts need to be purchased by the ensemble.

    • Public domain sheet music does not have to be purchased and can be downloaded from imslp.

    • The AFF Competition Committee reserves the right to make changes to the competition.

    • All rights for recording, broadcasting, sales of recordings, etc. of performances presented in and for this competition remain the property of the organiser.

    • Any matters arising over these rules are to be solved based on the English version of these rules and in conformity with the laws of Australia.

    • There is a $120 Registration Fee for the Flute Trio and Quartet Competition.

    • Registration closes 6pm on Friday 15th August 2025 (Sydney, Australia time)

    • Closing date for submissions: 11:59pm on Friday 15th August 2025

    • Finalists will be announced on Friday 12 September 2025

    • The registration fee is non-refundable

    • Complete registration includes the following:

      • Video files sent via Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or similar link

      • A recent photograph of high quality, of the ensemble

      • Competition fee proof of payment

      • Incomplete registrations will not be considered

      • Late entries will not be considered

      First round - Video requirements

      Format: MP4 or MOV, not exceeding 1 GB in size.

      It is recommended that you record with a separate microphone and with high-definition video in 720pHD at 30fps or 1080pHD at 30fps or 60fps

      The works must be recorded in their entirety

      The video MUST be recorded in one continuous take to simulate a live performance. Edited videos will be disqualified.

      It is up to the competitor to ensure the audio is of a high quality, offers suitable representation in terms of proximity to the source and does not clip or distort.

      Consider how your video is presented visually. Ensure your camera is stable when recording use a tripod. Ensure that you are well framed in the screen shot. Clear the area that is in the background.