PRIZE SUMMARY

Musicians in ALL music genres can enter or be nominated for the following categories:

MELBOURNE PRIZE
FOR MUSIC 2010
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$60,000

The Melbourne Prize for Music 2010 will be awarded to a Victorian musician, or group of musicians, whose work has made an outstanding contribution to Australian music and has enriched cultural and public life.

Supported by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, The Tallis Foundation and the Melbourne Prize Trust.

OUTSTANDING MUSICIANS
AWARD 2010
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$30,000

The Outstanding Musicians Award will be presented to a Victorian musician, or group of musicians, 40 years and under, for recent work representing an outstanding example of creativity and skill.

Supported by
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, A.C., D.B.E

DEVELOPMENT AWARD 2010
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$13,000

Comprising $7,000 cash + $6,000 instrument/equipment grant

The Development Award will be presented to an emerging musician or group of musicians, 30 years and under, who demonstrate outstanding musical talent with the potential to develop their professional career.

Supported by Yamaha Music Australia Pty Ltd, Reading Books Music & Film and the Melbourne Prize Trust.

RESIDENCY

A residency within the School of Music, Faculty of the VCA and Music, The University of Melbourne will be awarded at the discretion of the Awarding Committee.