National section open to instrumentalist residents of Australia between the ages of 17 and 25. A mixed instrument competition where 8 finalists vie for first prize of a $20,000 Overseas Study Scholarship, second prize of $5,000 and a paid engagement at the Athenaeum Club, Melbourne, third prize of $3,000. The remaining 5 finalists each receive $1,000. Applications open on 1 January 2027 and close on 25 March 2027 at 9pm. Applicants supply an audition video via YouTube. All details on the competition website at: www.aycmc.org.au.