The Hansen Little Foundation has ensured the Musica Viva program will continue in 2026 after its Creative Victoria funding was discontinued.

In total, 675 young musicians participated in this year’s competition, with ensembles ranging from traditional string quartets to a harmonica trio.

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Twelve young ensembles will compete for a prize pool of over $60,000 in the competition's biggest edition to date.

The $5,000 First Prize went to JPMS Ensemble Volante from Queensland, which also won the $2,000 Audience Prize, while several other awards were presented to the finalists.

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Conducted online due to COVID restrictions, the national chamber music competition for secondary school ensembles saw prizes awarded to Amogus Trio, JPMS Ensemble Spirito and False Relations.

Take a bow: meet the winners of Musica Viva’s 2020 contest for secondary students.

The Sydney ensemble has taken out the top prize in Musica Viva’s inaugural National Chamber Music Championship for secondary school ensembles.

Twelve ensembles will compete in the final round of Musica Viva's first National Chamber Music Championship for secondary school ensembles, which will be streamed by Melbourne Digital Concert Hall.