
The finalists in one of Australia’s most valuable and sought-after music awards have been announced today. Valued at $60,000, the Melbourne Prize for Music 2022 recognises an outstanding contribution to Australian music and our cultural life and provides the recipient with career development opportunities.
As the sector emerges from the last two years, the response to this year’s Prize and Awards has been unprecedented.
Melbourne Prize Trust Executive Director, Mr Simon Warrender said, “we are thrilled with the response this year from the music sector and are delighted to be able to offer opportunities to Victorian musicians across all genres.”
“The continued community investment of our many partners and patrons has enabled us to offer this year’s program and I would like to thank the local music sector for its support,” Mr Warrender said.
“Congratulations to the four finalists and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all entrants this year – don’t forget to cast a vote for one to win the Civic Choice Award,” Mr Warrender added.
The $60,000 MELBOURNE PRIZE FOR MUSIC 2022 will be awarded to an outstanding Victorian musician or group, including performers and composers, whose body of work has made an outstanding contribution to Australian music and to cultural life. All music genres are eligible for this Prize. Supported by Principal Patron, The Vera Moore Foundation and The Tallis Foundation.
Finalists in the Melbourne Prize 2022 receive $1,000 each, supported by Fed Square. The finalists are:
Missy Higgins
Liza Lim
Mindy Meng-Wang
Jim White
Judge’s Statement: “We were overwhelmed with the response this year. With an increased artistic and cultural diversity evident across all entrants, the Victorian music sector is alive and well and a vibrant and creative contributor to Australian music. The four finalists in the Melbourne Prize for Music 2022 demonstrate remarkable and sustained achievement across all areas of music. Music touches us all and is the fabric of our cultural life and community well-being and we would like to thank all entrants this year and the local music sector for their interest and support.”
The 2022 judges include three esteemed music professionals – Professor Deborah Cheetham AO, soprano and composer, Helen Marcou AM, co-founder of Bakehouse Studios and SLAM, and Benjamin Northey, conductor.
The winner of the Melbourne Prize for Music 2022 will be announced on 9 November, together with the winners in the following two categories:
The $20,000 BELEURA EMERGING COMPOSERS AWARD 2022 will be awarded to an emerging Victorian composer to develop their career. All genres of composer are eligible for this Award. Supported by The Tallis Foundation, in memory of John Tallis (1911-1996).
The $10,000 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD 2022 (+ $1,000 Qantas voucher) will be awarded to a Victorian musician or group, including performers and composers, to fund project/s, travel or other proposals to assist with their music career. Supported by Dr Alastair Jackson AM.
Voting is now open for the $2,000 CIVIC CHOICE AWARD 2022, which will be awarded to a finalist in the Melbourne Prize for Music 2022 with the highest number of public votes. Voters have a chance to win an overnight stay at the Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, Melbourne’s hotel for the Arts, and a $100 Readings Gift Voucher. KEY DATES:
Finalists announced: Wednesday 7 September 2022 at melbourneprize.org / Civic Choice Award 2022 voting opens Winners announced: Wednesday 9 November 2022 at melbourneprize.org / Civic Choice Award 2022 voting closes at 5pm Winner of the Civic Choice Award 2022 announced: Friday 11 November 2022 For information visit www.melbourneprize.org.
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