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Media Release
Launch of Australia’s most valuable music prize
The Melbourne Prize Trust, in conjunction with the Committee for Melbourne, has launched the Melbourne
Prize for Music 2007, Australia’s most valuable music prize.
Valued at over $100,000, the Prize recognises and rewards excellence and talent across all genres of music,
inspires creative development and enriches public life. There are three awards on offer:
The Melbourne Prize for Music 2007 is for professional Victorian musicians who have made an
outstanding contribution to Australian music and to public and cultural life. The $60,000 Prize
comprises $30,000 cash and $30,000 for international travel, with the Prize made possible through
the generous support of the City of Melbourne, Sidney Myer Fund, the Melbourne Prize Trust and the
Italian Institute of Culture.
The Outstanding Musicians Award recognises the recent work of professional Victorian musicians,
which is an outstanding example of creativity and skill. The Award comprises $30,000 cash and is
made possible through the generous support of the Sidney Myer Fund and Lord Mayor’s Charitable
Fund.
The Development Award provides the opportunity for emerging Victorian musicians to further
develop their talents. The Development Award comprises $7000 cash and a $5000 musical
instrument grant, made possible through the generous support of Yamaha, Readings and the
Melbourne Prize Trust.
A three-month residency, within the faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts, School of Music will be
available.
Entries open on 30 April 2007 and entry forms are available at www.melbourneprizetrust.org or the Melbourne
Prize Trust.
Melbourne Prize Trust Executive Director, Mr Simon Warrender, said the Melbourne Prize for Music 2007 will
be a great boost for Victorian musicians and will foster the abundant musical talent we have in our
community.
“In developing the Prize and various award categories, we have made a deliberate effort to focus on music
across all genres. The Melbourne Prize for Music 2007 will contribute to the growth of the local music industry
by providing opportunities to develop our home-grown musical talent,” he said.
“You need only to look at our orchestras, the new recital centre, Melbourne’s live music venues, our music
schools and the popularity of the iPod to see how people really value their music and the role it plays in
enriching our everyday lives,” said Mr Warrender.
“The annual Melbourne Prize is the prize of the city for the city, and as such, reinforces Melbourne’s reputation
as a cultural hub,” said Mr Warrender.
The Awarding Committee includes:
Mr Trevor Green – Managing Director, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Ms Nicolette Fraillon – Music Director and Chief Conductor, the Australian Ballet
Dr. Tony Gould AM
Professor Jonty Stockdale – Head, School of Music, Faculty of the VCA, University of
Melbourne
Mr Chong Lim – Composer, Producer, Musical Director
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The Awarding Committee is supported by an Advisory Group consisting of Slava Grigoryan, Lyndall Metzke,
Concerts Administrator, VCA and Huw Humphries, Director of Artistic Planning, MSO.
Entries close on 31 July and a free public event, including an exhibition of finalists’ works, will be held at
Federation Square between 12 and 26 November 2007. Winners will be announced on 13 November 2007.
The annual Melbourne Prize is the most valuable prize of its kind in Australia and runs in a three-year cycle.
The Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture 2005, the Melbourne Prize for Literature 2006 and the Melbourne
Prize for Music 2007 complete the first cycle. The cycle commences again with the Melbourne Prize for Urban
Sculpture 2008.
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Interviews with Melbourne Prize Trust Executive Director, Mr Simon War Warrender, are available upon request.
render, For more information, please contact:
Michael Horkings
Royce
T: 03 9639 2300
M: 0407 049 648
Launch of Australia’s most valuable music prize
The Melbourne Prize Trust, in conjunction with the Committee for Melbourne, has launched the Melbourne
Prize for Music 2007, Australia’s most valuable music prize.
Valued at over $100,000, the Prize recognises and rewards excellence and talent across all genres of music,
inspires creative development and enriches public life. There are three awards on offer:
The Melbourne Prize for Music 2007 is for professional Victorian musicians who have made an
outstanding contribution to Australian music and to public and cultural life. The $60,000 Prize
comprises $30,000 cash and $30,000 for international travel, with the Prize made possible through
the generous support of the City of Melbourne, Sidney Myer Fund, the Melbourne Prize Trust and the
Italian Institute of Culture.
The Outstanding Musicians Award recognises the recent work of professional Victorian musicians,
which is an outstanding example of creativity and skill. The Award comprises $30,000 cash and is
made possible through the generous support of the Sidney Myer Fund and Lord Mayor’s Charitable
Fund.
The Development Award provides the opportunity for emerging Victorian musicians to further
develop their talents. The Development Award comprises $7000 cash and a $5000 musical
instrument grant, made possible through the generous support of Yamaha, Readings and the
Melbourne Prize Trust.
A three-month residency, within the faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts, School of Music will be
available.
Entries open on 30 April 2007 and entry forms are available at www.melbourneprizetrust.org or the Melbourne
Prize Trust.
Melbourne Prize Trust Executive Director, Mr Simon Warrender, said the Melbourne Prize for Music 2007 will
be a great boost for Victorian musicians and will foster the abundant musical talent we have in our
community.
“In developing the Prize and various award categories, we have made a deliberate effort to focus on music
across all genres. The Melbourne Prize for Music 2007 will contribute to the growth of the local music industry
by providing opportunities to develop our home-grown musical talent,” he said.
“You need only to look at our orchestras, the new recital centre, Melbourne’s live music venues, our music
schools and the popularity of the iPod to see how people really value their music and the role it plays in
enriching our everyday lives,” said Mr Warrender.
“The annual Melbourne Prize is the prize of the city for the city, and as such, reinforces Melbourne’s reputation
as a cultural hub,” said Mr Warrender.
The Awarding Committee includes:
Mr Trevor Green – Managing Director, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Ms Nicolette Fraillon – Music Director and Chief Conductor, the Australian Ballet
Dr. Tony Gould AM
Professor Jonty Stockdale – Head, School of Music, Faculty of the VCA, University of
Melbourne
Mr Chong Lim – Composer, Producer, Musical Director
Page 2 of 2
The Awarding Committee is supported by an Advisory Group consisting of Slava Grigoryan, Lyndall Metzke,
Concerts Administrator, VCA and Huw Humphries, Director of Artistic Planning, MSO.
Entries close on 31 July and a free public event, including an exhibition of finalists’ works, will be held at
Federation Square between 12 and 26 November 2007. Winners will be announced on 13 November 2007.
The annual Melbourne Prize is the most valuable prize of its kind in Australia and runs in a three-year cycle.
The Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture 2005, the Melbourne Prize for Literature 2006 and the Melbourne
Prize for Music 2007 complete the first cycle. The cycle commences again with the Melbourne Prize for Urban
Sculpture 2008.
--- ends ---
Interviews with Melbourne Prize Trust Executive Director, Mr Simon War Warrender, are available upon request.
render, For more information, please contact:
Michael Horkings
Royce
T: 03 9639 2300
M: 0407 049 648
