YOUNG instrumentalists from the Coffs Coast region are being invited to audition for The Oz Schools Instrumental Championships (OSIC), a prestigious state-level music event that takes place in August at the University of NSW (UNSW).
The OSIC is a solo performance competition for school-age students across four categories: piano, strings, drums, and guitar.
The NSW finalists will gather for a live concert and competition at UNSW’s renowned theatres, with top students progressing to a National Final in Melbourne.
According to organisers, students who have recently placed at local eisteddfods, including the Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod, may be eligible for direct entry into the NSW State Final.
Encouraging regional students to apply, OSIC event director Joe Patrick said, “We’ve created a pathway that celebrates local achievement.
“Students who’ve already performed well locally can now showcase their talents on a professional stage, connect with other top musicians, and represent their town at a state level.”
Students in Coffs Coast who have not competed in a recent eisteddfod can still apply for the NSW State Final by submitting a short audition video.
Past performances and YouTube links are accepted.
Full details, including eligibility criteria and how to audition, are available at osic.com.au.
Entries close on Sunday 27 July.
By Andrea FERRARI
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