ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
The McDonald's Performing Arts Challenge will be held in Sydney from
June 15 - September 22. With around 26,000 talented entrants each year
and over $188,000 in cash and awards, the Challenge is the largest
competitive festival of its kind in the world.
Some of the many former entrants who have gone on
to enjoy great success on the world stage include, Dame Joan Sutherland,
James Morrison & Marilyn Jones. In more recent years, opera
celebrity Amelia Farrugia, hit sensation Human Nature, Hi-5 members
Kathleen de Leon & Nathan Foley and Home and Away star Tammin Sursok
were all regular prize winners.
The Challenge offers events in contemporary &
classical vocal, dance, instrumental, orchestral, choral, speech, drama,
creative writing and music composition.
The Challenge is renowned for encouraging
classical excellence with several valuable scholarships and awards,
including the $53,000 McDonald's Operatic Aria, $30,000 McDonald's
Ballet Scholarships, $14,000 GIO Awards for Choirs and the $10,000 John
Allison City of Sydney Piano Scholarship.
There is also a platform for contemporary
performers and plenty of
opportunities for musicians, some of which include;
Contemporary Singer of The Year
Rock Mix 2002
Singer/Songwriter
Contemporary Music Group
Contemporary Vocal Group
Original Composition for Concert Band
The
McDonald's TM Performing Art
Challenge Home page
Principal
Events Dates
The Challenge is organised by the City of Sydney
Cultural Council. For
more information, please phone (02) 9261 8366 or visit
http://www.culturalcouncil.org.au
(external link)
*all event information subject to change
without notice
* Source City of Sydney
Cultural Council
