Recital & Concerto Competition

Recital & Concerto Competition 2026
The WAMTA Recital & Concerto Competition is one of Western Australia's most respected performance opportunities for emerging musicians.

Held during the July school holidays, the competition welcomes entries across all instruments and age groups, culminating in the Winners Concert at Callaway Auditorium, UWA.

Competition Details

Entries Close
15 May 2026 @ 5:00pm

Competition Dates
6 - 13 July 2026

Competition Venue
Zenith Music Auditorium, 309 Stirling Highway, Claremont

Winners' Concert
Sunday, 23 August 2026 @ 3:00pm

Winners Concert Venue
Callaway Music Auditorium, The University of Western Australia, Crawley

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2026 Adjudicator

Dr Adam Pinto is a highly respected Perth pianist, composer and educator and is head of Keyboard Studies at the UWA Conservatorium of Music. He performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician, has appeared with leading ensembles and orchestras, and is widely recognised for his work as an accompanist, collaborator and advocate for Australian music.

He brings a wealth of performance and adjudication experience to the 2026 WAMTA Recital & Concerto Competition.

Competition Venue

The 2026 competition will be held at Zenith Music Auditorium, providing a professional and welcoming performance space for competitors, teachers and families throughout the competition week.

Winners Concert

Selected prize winners will perform at the Winners Concert on 23 August 2026 at the prestigious Callaway Auditorium, The University of Western Australia.

This concert showcases outstanding performances from across the competition and is open to the public.