Entries are now open (and closing 5pm July 7) for the prestigious Melbourne Prize for Music 2025 & Awards. The annual Melbourne Prize, run by the Melbourne Prize Trust, operates in a three-year cycle, which includes Literature, Urban Sculpture & Music and in 2025, it’s music’s turn once again.
Past winners have included Missy Higgins, Deborah Cheetham, Mojo Juju, Andrea Keller, Kate Miller-Heidke, Kutcha Edwards, Scott Tinkler and many more. Now entries are open for your opportunity to participate.
Click here for information and the entry form for the Melbourne Prize for Music 2025 & Awards.
The Melbourne Prize for Music 2025 & Awards comprises of:
Melbourne Prize for Music 2025 – $60,000
The Beleura John Tallis Award for Emerging Composers – $20,000
Professional Development Award – $10,000
Falls Creek Musicians Residencies – two 14-day residencies + $1,000
It’s open to all music genres (performers and composers)
For Victorian residents only
Artists may apply directly or be nominated
The Melbourne Prize Trust. Providing opportunities for Victorian writers, sculptors and musicians since 2005
Click here for information on the annual Melbourne Prize 2005–2024.