2026 WollCon Concerto Competition

Sun 6 Dec 9am - 11am
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2026 WollCon Concerto Competition

Sun 6 Dec 9am - 11am

48 Murphys Ave, Wollongong

Attention WollCon Music students...

Register here to enter the 2026 Concerto Competition.

On checking out, the system will ask you for information about the student and the piece to be performed.

Entry Requirements

The Concerto Competition is open to advanced WollCon students (AMEB Grade 7 and above).

Participants will perform one movement of a concerto or piece for solo instrument and orchestra.

Students MUST seek approval from their WollCon music teacher before registering - and discuss which piece to play.

PLEASE NOTE: Entries close COB Sunday 22nd November

Our Performance Days are an opportunity to experience the wonderful music talent of our students, participants, and staff. We hope you can come to support and celebrate the talents of the WollCon music community.

Our annual Concerto Competition showcases WollCon’s top talent competing for 1st ($500), 2nd ($250), and Honourable Mention ($50) awards. The public is warmly invited to attend and experience these exceptional student performances.

Who is this year's adjudicator?

This year’s adjudicator is Lee Dionne

More About our Adjudicator

Lee Dionne is a pianist, artistic director, educator, arranger, writer, and speaker. He performs as a solo and chamber recitalist in venues around the world, from Carnegie Hall and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, to Boston’s Jordan Hall, Spivey Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and Melbourne’s Hamer Hall.

Accompanist

Lisa Baraldi will be available as an accompanist for entrants if required. Please note that a mandatory prior rehearsal with Lisa is required on Saturday, 5 December at WollCon. The fee for this rehearsal is $20; specific rehearsal details will follow closer to the day.