APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN The Australian Music Foundation has presented awards to nearly 300 young Australian musicians to help support their studies overseas since 1975. We are celebrating 50 years this year! Click on the link below to apply for the 2025 Australian Music Foundation Classical Awards - open to young Australian classical musicians for overseas study (see rules and regulations to see if you are eligible): https://www.australianmusicfoundation.com/award-applications Applications are open until Monday 12 May 2025 (11:59PM UK BST) (fb)

For nearly 5 decades, the Australian Music Foundation has supported young Australian musicians to study at some of the finest cultural and educational centres in the UK, Europe and North America. Many have gone on to celebrated international careers. High Commissioner Stephen Smith and Deputy High Commissioner Elisabeth Bowes PSM joined Australian Music Foundation UK Chair Yvonne Kenny AM for the Foundation’s 2024 Autumn Showcase at Australia House in association with the Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom, featuring performances by our recent Awardees: James Emerson (Baritone) James Emerson - Baritone Rachel Siu (Cello) Samantha Hargeaves (Soprano) Samantha Hargreaves and Dario Scalabrini (Clarinet) and with thanks to Ian Tindale (Piano). The evening concluded with some words from our new Trustee and alumna, Samantha Crawford - Soprano, about our award's impact on her career. Our guests, supporters and donors enjoyed wines by Jasper Hill Wines https://www.jasperhill.com.au/ @jasperhillwines and Wines By Kylie Minogue On the first anniversary of his Coronation, HM The King announced that he would continue his Royal Patronage of the Australian Music Foundation, reflecting the quality of the Australian talent nurtured by the Foundation. Thank you again to the Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom, and to our donors, supporters and volunteers that made the evening so memorable. (fb)