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2025
We are excited to announce that
VSIC will return in October 2025,
with auditions opening in April!
Follow our socials for updates!
OTHER EVENTS
For a list of other great upcoming events
(including some VSIC 2025 qualifiers),
check out the link below:
OUR 2024 JUDGES
STRINGS
Suzannah is a celebrated professional violinist who began her musical journey at age 4. Now a sought-after performer and teacher, she blends classical training with a passion for electric violin. Suzannah's impressive resume includes performances at the Women's FIFA World Cup and the Melbourne Cup Carnival, sharing the stage with Kygo, Delta Goodrem and Katy Perry.
Suzannah Calvert
DRUMS
Campbell is a distinguished drummer who has significantly influenced Australian drumline culture. He has performed with the Top Secret Drum Corps and collaborated with major artists including What So Not and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Campbell is the founder of D²Drumline and an international artist for the leading brands; Pearl, Zildjian, Evans, Promark and Zoom audio.
Campbell Phillips
PIANO
Nathan is an accomplished pianist with experience in all facets of performance and education. Having studied under Dr Mark McGee at the University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, he has since directed a variety of highly regarded music programs in school, instrumental, choral and musical theatre settings. Nathan is an advocate for access to music education and has held committee roles in music education organisations including ANCA, aMuse and ACCET, and the current MD for the West Gippsland Chorale
Nathan Byrne
GUITAR
Fiona is a multi-award-winning guitarist and founder of Firebird School of Music. With over 20 years of experience, she is known for her versatile
guitar style, blending melodic fingerpicking with
rhythmic blues. Fiona performs as a solo folk rock artist and has worked with renowned musicians including Hayley Mary and Ali Barter.
Fiona Steele
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The Australian College of the Arts (Collarts) have partnered with the Victorian Schools Instrumental Championships - the university's cutting-edge Wellington St Campus hosting all events!
ELIGIBILITY
Entry into the VSIC requires qualification.
Students can qualify for VSIC via nomination, audition or eisteddfod result.
NOMINATION
Talented students may be nominated by their school or music teacher to represent them.
AUDITION:
Students can submit an audition directly to the VSIC panel by following the link below, or emailing it to admin@vsic.com.au.
EISTEDDFOD:
Placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a Victorian eisteddfod between 2024-2025 is an automatic qualification for VSIC.
5 AGE CATEGORIES
4 INSTRUMENTS
2 WEEKENDS
