2025 Australian International Flute Competition

First prize Burkart Legacy Flute valued at AUD$12,495 sponsored by Burkart Flutes

Awarded to: LILY BRYANT

Second Prize: AUD$3,000 sponsored by Flutes & Flutists and the opportunity to perform at the Gala Concert with András Adorján in Lily’s absence

Awarded to: ALEXANDER BYRNE

Lily Bryant and Ethan Lin-Schwartz of Burkart Flutes

Leigh Harrold, Alexander Byrne and András Adroján

Alexander Byrne, Kim Falconer, Margaret Crawford, András Adorján, Alena Walentin, Eliza Shephard, Merryl Neille, Lily Bryant, Ethan Lin-Schwartz

2025 Young Artist Competition

First Prize Azumi S2 flute valued at AUD$3,649 and the opportunity to perform at the closing concert with Alena Walentin sponsored by Orchestral Supplies Australia

Awarded to: KAI SIMPSON-SMITH

Second Prize: AUD$1,500 sponsored by Elizabeth Koch

Awarded to: KIARA MORISHITA-LEE

Alexander Yau, Alena Walentin and Kai Simpson-Smith

Janet Webb, Elizabeth Koch, Kai Simpson-Smith, Kiara Morishita-Lee, Chris Baldwin of Orchestral Supplies Australia and Latham Horne

2025 Piccolo Competition

First Prize: Haynes QP6 piccolo valued at AUD$10,695 Sponsored by Wm. S. Haynes Flute Company and the opportunity to perform in the Gala Concert

Awarded to: AMILY HE

Second Prize: $3,000 Sponsored by Flutes & Flutists

Awarded to: NOAM ADIV BLANARIO

Alexander Yau and Amily He

Amily He, Noam Adiv Blanario, Julia Grenfell, Danielle Eden, Sonia Croucher and Korinne Smith of Haynes Flutes

Competitions

First Prize: 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 BWV1013 - 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
Peggy Polias - Aeons for solo flute
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 in any order
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 & 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, Danielle Eden
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 & 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@australianflutefestival.com by the registration closing date. If a piece was previously owned, this should be mentioned when submitting the application. The hard copy score should be held up to the camera in the recorded round. Library resources may be used, competitors must quote the library and call number in their application.
- 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.
- A previous first prize winner may not enter the competition a second time.
- 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 i nfo@australianflutefestival.com by the registration closing date. If a piece was previously owned, this should be mentioned when submitting the application. The hard copy score should be held up to the camera in the recorded round. Library resources may be used, competitors must quote the library and call number in their application.
- 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.
- A previous first prize winner may not enter the competition a second time.
- 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@australianflutefestival.com by the competition registration closing date. If a piece was previously owned, this should be mentioned when submitting the application. The hard copy score should be held up to the camera in the recorded round. Library resources may be used, competitors must quote the library and call number in their application.
- 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.
- A previous first prize winner may not enter the competition a second time.
- 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@australianflutefestival.com by the competition registration closing date.) If a piece was previously owned, this should be mentioned when submitting the application. The hard copy score should be held up to the camera in the recorded round. Library resources may be used, competitors must quote the library and call number in their application.
- 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.
- A previous first prize winner may not enter the competition a second time.
- 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 RegistrationFee 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. Email materials to info@australianfllutefestival.com.
- 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, unlisted YouTube video, Google Drive, OneDrive or similar link
  - Provide the names of each ensemble member as well as the trio or quartet name
  - 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.