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Competitions

Celebrating the artistic growth, performance excellence, and outstanding results of BAM students across regional and state music eisteddfods and competitions.

September 2026 location_on Victorian Music Teachers Association, VIC

VMTA Piano Competition 2026

12-13 September, 2026

Outstanding performances by BAM students at the prestigious Victorian Music Teachers Association (VMTA) Piano Competition, earning podium finishes and $600 in total cash prize scholarships across 10 & Under, 14 & Under, and 18 & Under divisions.

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Results Summary

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1
First Place ($300)
🥈
1
Second Place ($200)
🥉
1
Third Place ($100)
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$600
Cash Scholarships
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Statewide Honours & Cash Prizes

Three BAM students made it through to the finals receiving scholarship prizes!

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First Names Only
10 Y/U 10 Years & Under
10 Years & Under Piano Solo
  • Richie 🥇 1st ($300)
14 Y/U 14 Years & Under
14 Years & Under Piano Solo
  • Joe 🥈 2nd ($200)
18 Y/U 18 Years & Under
18 Years & Under Piano Solo
  • Lila 🥉 3rd ($100)
August 2026 location_on Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre, VIC

Wangaratta Piano Competition 2026

29 August, 2026

A fantastic performance at the Wangaratta Piano Competition, taking first place honours with an energetic and stylish rendition in the intermediate Jazz, Boogie & Blues division.

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Results Summary

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1
First Place

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First Names Only
13–14 Y 13 & 14 Years
Jazz, Boogie & Blues
  • Savannah 🥇 1st
July 2026 location_on Albury Entertainment Centre, NSW

Albury-Wodonga Eisteddfod 2026

July 18 – July 21, 2026

BAM students presented inspiring performances at the 2026 Albury-Wodonga Eisteddfod, exhibiting exceptional musical nuance, polished technical command, and expressive artistry across solo piano, duet, ensemble, and championship categories.

workspace_premium 45 Total Awards

Results Summary

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11
First Place
🥈
8
Second Place
🥉
15
Third Place
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11
Highly Commended
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Outstanding Academy Achievement

All students who entered competitive sections received an award!

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First Names Only
8 Y/U 8 Years & Under
Own Choice
  • Ned 🥉 3rd
10 Y/U 10 Years & Under
Romantic
  • Richie 🥇 1st
Post 1900 Art Music
  • Alfred 🥉 3rd
  • Ebony 🏅 HC
Own Choice (A)
  • Amaya 🥉 3rd
  • Marley 🏅 HC
Own Choice (B)
  • Richie 🥇 1st
Australian
  • Richie 🥈 2nd
  • Alfred 🥉 3rd
Jazz / Blues / Boogie / Pop
  • Darcie 🥉 3rd
Piano Duet
  • Amaya & Marley 🥇 1st
12 Y/U 12 Years & Under
Romantic
  • Maddy 🥉 3rd
Post 1900 Art Music
  • Ava 🥉 3rd
  • Huang Yi 🏅 HC
Movies / Musicals
  • Ava 🥉 3rd
Australian
  • Ava 🥉 3rd
  • Nevaeh 🏅 HC
  • Elora 🏅 HC
Own Choice (B)
  • Nevaeh 🥉 3rd
  • Huang Yi 🏅 HC
Jazz / Blues / Boogie / Pop
  • Nevaeh 🥉 3rd
Piano Duet / Trio
Richie & Patrick 🥇 1st
Ava & Huang Yi 🥈 2nd
Nevaeh & Maddy 🥉 3rd
Elora, Ebony & Darcie 🏅 HC
Cooper & Felix 🏅 HC
14 Y/U 14 Years & Under
Jazz / Blues / Boogie / Pop
  • Joe 🥇 1st
Movie / Musical
  • Joe 🏅 HC
Post 1900 Art Music
  • Awaiting Official Results ⏳ Pending
Piano Duet
  • Awaiting Official Results ⏳ Pending
16 Y/U 16 Years & Under
Piano Championship
  • Addison 🥈 2nd
Australian / Post 1900 Art Music
  • Addison 🥇 1st
Own Choice
  • Oscar 🥈 2nd
  • Savannah 🥉 3rd
  • Addison 🏅 HC
Jazz / Blues / Boogie / Pop
  • Edo 🥇 1st
  • Addison 🥉 3rd
  • Savannah 🏅 HC
Movies / Musicals
  • Addison 🥈 2nd
Own Composition (Traditional Notation)
  • Edo 🥇 1st
  • Darcie 🥈 2nd
Piano / Instrumental Duet
  • Savannah & Annie 🥇 1st
Romantic
  • Awaiting Official Results ⏳ Pending
Open Open Age & Sibling Duets
Open Age Sibling Duet
  • Richie & Evie 🥉 3rd
AMEB AMEB Graded Sections
AMEB Grades P–2
  • Lara 🥇 1st
  • Emily 🥈 2nd
AMEB Piano Grade 7+
  • Sophia 🥇 1st
  • Holly 🥈 2nd
July 2024 location_on Albury Entertainment Centre, NSW

Albury-Wodonga Eisteddfod 2024

July 2024

An extraordinary showing by BAM students at the 2024 Albury-Wodonga Eisteddfod. Exhibiting mastery across solo classical, bronze, gold, championship, duet, ensemble, and school choir divisions.

workspace_premium 41 Total Awards

Results Summary

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13
First Place
🥈
5
Second Place
🥉
6
Third Place
🏅
17
HC & Commended
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Special Championship Honors

🏆 16 Years & Under Age Aggregate Winner: Abbey
🏆 Archie Kirk 16 Years and Under Winner: Abbey

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First Names Only
10 Y/U 10 Years & Under
Instrumental Ensemble (Piano Trio)
Nevaeh, Ava & Huang Yi 🥇 1st
Maddy, Nevaeh & Ava 🥈 2nd
12 Y/U 12 Years & Under
Piano Duet
Leila & Savannah 🥇 1st
Fela & Florian 🥈 2nd
Mirielle & Annalise 🥉 3rd
Annalise & Ella 🏅 HC
Instrumental Ensemble (Piano Trio)
Hannah, Leila & Savannah 🥇 1st
Maeve, Lizzi & Evie 🥈 2nd
Ava, Huang Yi & Nevaeh 🥈 2nd
Hannah, Savannah & Leila 🥉 3rd
14 Y/U 14 Years & Under
Piano Duet
Addison & Abi 🥇 1st
Savannah & Leila 🥉 3rd
16 Y/U & Open 16 Years & Under & Open Championships
16 Y/U Age Aggregate
  • Abbey 🏆 Winner
Archie Kirk 16 Y/U ($500)
  • Abbey 🏆 Winner
Chopin Piano Challenge
  • Abbey 🥇 1st
Own Composition ($500 1st)
  • Savannah 🥉 3rd
  • Madison 🏅 HC
Sibling Duet (Open Trophy)
  • Addison & Ava 🥇 1st
  • Alexander & Audrey 🥉 3rd
Bronze Bronze Piano Divisions
Bronze Own Choice (A)
  • Ava🏅 HC
  • Ella🏅 HC
  • Madison🏅 HC
Bronze Own Choice (B)
  • Addison🥇 1st
  • Lara🎖️ C
Bronze Post 1900 (A)
  • Leila🥇 1st
  • Ella🥈 2nd
  • Lara🏅 HC
Bronze Post 1900 (B)
  • Addison🥇 1st
  • Melia🎖️ C
Bronze Pre 1900 Solo
  • Amelia🎖️ C
  • Maeve🎖️ C
  • Olivia🎖️ C
Gold Gold Piano Divisions
Gold Piano Australian
  • Abbey🥇 1st
Gold Piano Own Choice
  • Abbey🥇 1st
  • Holly🏅 HC
Gold Piano Pre 1900
  • Abbey🥉 3rd
Gold Piano Post 1900
  • Abbey🥇 1st
  • Holly🏅 HC
Choir & Stagecraft Choirs & Stagecraft Performance
School Vocal (3–15 Voices)
  • Chiltern PS Choir🥇 1st
School Choir (16+ Voices K-6)
  • Yackandandah PS Choir🏅 HC
Stagecraft First Performance
  • Hannah🎗️ Non-Comp
  • Mirielle🎗️ Non-Comp
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