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STRIKE A CHORD 2025: THE ROAD TO THE FINAL
With the Foundation and Championship First Round results now in, we’re officially on the road to the 2025 Strike A Chord National Final.
A huge congratulations to every student who took part in this year’s competition. From brave first-time entries to standout performances in the Foundation Section and First Round, this year proved just how alive chamber music is in schools, studios and communities across Australia.
Now, the spotlight shifts to the 12 groups heading to Melbourne for the National Final on Saturday 30 August. These young musicians have earned their place on the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage – and we can’t wait to see what they bring to the concert hall.
4 Bartolomey, NSW
Amaryllis Piano Trio, VIC
ATC Trio, QLD
Hale Bravura String Quartet, WA
Ignite Trio, ACT
Imber Trio, SA
The IncrediBows, QLD
Kingussie Trio, VIC
LeBrahm Trio, NSW
LED Trio, VIC
Quartet Alla Zingarese, QLD
Roystead Trio, VIC
Twelve school-aged groups have been selected to perform live at the 2025 National Final at Melbourne Recital Centre.
Explore their bios, and see who's playing what.
- 4 Bartolomey (NSW)
- Amaryllis Trio (VIC)
- ATC Trio (QLD)
- Hale Bravura String Quartet (WA)
- Ignite Trio (ACT)
- Imber Trio (SA)
- The IncrediBows (QLD)
- Kingussie Trio (VIC)
- LeBrahm Trio (NSW)
- LED Trio (VIC)
- Quartet Alla Zingarese (QLD)
- Roystead Trio (VIC)
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2025 KEY DATES
30 August: Championship Section – National Final, Melbourne Recital Centre
Prizes
There is a total prize pool of over $50,000 to be own amongst the Foundation and Championship Sections. Prizes include cash, development opportunities and music resources.
Meet our jury
Masters of their craft and deeply connected within the industry, our hand-picked jury bring a wealth of insight and experience to the competition – meet our jury for 2025.
Foundation Section
The Foundation Section is for groups in which all members are AMEB Grade 4 level (or equivalent) or below. Entry is free and all groups will receive a certificate and written feedback from the judging panel
Championship Section
The Strike A Chord Championship Section is open to groups approximately AMEB Grade 5 and above (or equivalent). Entry is $10 per player and all groups will receive a certificate and written feedback from the judging panel.
tips for recording your entry videos
Recording your Strike A Chord entry doesn’t need to be stressful – or fancy. What matters most is how you play together, listen, and communicate as a group. Read our recording tips and start planning your entry.
FAQ
Can we arrange our own music? How old do the students need to be to enter? How do we pick repertoire? Find out more in our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Resources
FAQs, how to guides, rules and regulations, downloadable poster, and past winners.
Partners:
Strike A Chord would like to thank our many supporters. Visit our partners page to see the full list of those who help to make this competition possible.
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