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ABOUT

The Oz Schools Instrumental Championships -

a competition for Australia's best up-and-coming musicians.

The Oz Schools Instrumental Championships (OSIC) is an event dedicated to celebrating and nurturing the musical talents of school-age students across Australia. Over 10 weeks, outstanding young musicians will come together to showcase their talents, and compete for a state championship title in piano, strings, drums and guitar. Top placing students from each state are invited to progress to a national final.

 

Our mission is to inspire, educate and elevate the next generation of musicians. OSIC is an opportunity to gain performance experience, expert feedback and recognition in music performance. 

VSIC Guitar 2024
VSIC Awards 2024

Any student attending school in Australia is eligible!

Students can obtain a place in OSIC via audition, nomination or eisteddfod result (placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in an Australian eisteddfod within the past year)!

Students have until the audition deadline to submit a video performance on their instrument (any piece)!

Past performances, phone recordings and YouTube links are welcomed! 

 

​Students who obtain a place in OSIC will compete in a live performance competition for their age-category state championship, with students who place 1st and 2nd in each state progressing to the OSIC National Final.

Over $50,000 worth of prizes and trophies are awarded throughout the event to placing students in state and national finals!

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