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271: Woodwind Instrument (20 Years & Under)

Sun 15 Jun 2025, 5.30pm
Solo Event
Event Age
5 to 20 years (only entrants who are between 5 and 20 years old as of 31 December 2025 can take part in this event)
Total Performance Time
8 minutes
Fees
Entry Fee: $54.00 (until 1 Jun, 5.30pm)
Venue
Chippen Street Theatre

Entry Information

Own choice of one or more items performed on a woodwind instrument, excluding clarinet and saxophone. Total performance time of up to 8 minutes, which includes time taken between items.

Adjudicator

Mr Joshua Batty

Joshua Batty is a highly accomplished flutist, known for his exceptional talent and international career. He joined the Sydney Symphony as solo flute in 2019 at just 27, after two years with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in Ireland. A graduate and now Associate of the Royal Academy of Music in London, Batty studied with Michael Cox on a full scholarship supported by Sir Elton John and further honed his skills at HEMGE in Switzerland with Jacques Zoon. Throughout his career, he has performed with over 30 leading orchestras worldwide, working with top conductors and soloists. Batty’s solo career has seen him perform at prestigious venues such as Buckingham Palace, Sydney Opera House, and the National Concert Hall in Dublin, earning critical acclaim. He is dedicated to expanding the flute repertoire, commissioning new works from composers like Sir Stephen Hough and Nigel Westlake. In addition to his performance career, Batty is actively involved in recording for major films, games, and series, including Disney, Netflix, and Marvel. Passionate about teaching, he began his academic career at 23 as teacher at RNCM and continues to inspire students through masterclasses worldwide. In 2025, Batty will focus on his solo and chamber music career while giving masterclasses and recitals across Australia, Asia, Europe and the US. He plays an Arista flute and is managed by Emblem Artists, Australia

Important Notes

Official accompanist will be provided.

Accompanist

Alice Hanna
[email protected]
0429396606

Conditions

If insufficient entries in either Events 267, 268, 269 or 270 these will combine. Please refer to the Instrumental Category Rules & Conditions of Entry. Your entry is accepted under these conditions.

Prizes

Winner: $400 & Medal

2nd: $200 & Medal

3rd: $100 & Medal