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Australasia's richest competition for Opera and Classical singing featuring the Marianne Mathy Scholarship. By the Music & Opera Singers Trust (Most®)

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✨We are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. These exceptional young opera singers will perform at the prestigious Finals Concert on 8 October 2026, showcasing their talent in front of a distinguished panel of judges and a live audience. A big thank you is extended to our National Adjudicator, Internationally Acclaimed singer and pianist, Donna Balson. ✨
Finalists:
Hannah Burton, Soprano
Emily Davis, Soprano
Leyland Jones, Bass
Sky Kim, Soprano
Aylish Ryan, Mezzo-Soprano
Join us for an evening celebrating exceptional young vocal talent. 🙌🙌

Finals Tickets: Available via link in bio 🎟️
#IFACHanda #AustralianSingingCompetition #OperaAustralia #YoungOperaSingers #ClassicalMusic taken in The Independent Theatre by @aussingcomp

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Thank you to Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, for her kind words of support to this year’s finalists in the 2026 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition.

Your encouragement means a great deal to all involved and adds immense value to this prestigious event. We are deeply grateful for your support of Australia’s emerging classical singers. by @aussingcomp

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Discover the next generation of opera stars at the 2026 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Finals Concert.

Hear Australasia’s finest young singers take to the stage next month, accompanied by the Opera Australia Orchestra.

For decades, the competition has been a launchpad for emerging opera and classical singers. Now, experience the remarkable voices of the finalists as they compete for their place among Australia’s rising stars.

📅Thursday 8 October 2026
📍The Concourse Concert Hall, Chatswood
🎫 Tickets $50–$80

Tickets on sale now via Ticketek. by @aussingcomp

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Meet the five finalists of the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐅𝐀𝐂 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, who will perform live on 8th October for the much anticipated Finals concert! ✨

@ifac_global has proudly supported the Australian Singing Competition since 1998, helping provide young classical singers with a vibrant professional platform and the opportunity to perform with a full orchestra at the Finals.

𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐡 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧, 25, NSW: currently in her final year of a Master of Music Studies in Operatic Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, with credits spanning opera, concert repertoire and Pacific Opera Studio.

𝐒𝐤𝐲 (𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐥) 𝐊𝐢𝐦, 25, NSW: a Korean-Australian soprano with a particular passion for coloratura repertoire, currently completing postgraduate Opera Performance studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐬, 24, WA: a WAAPA graduate, resident artist with WA Opera Lovers and freelance musician, teacher and choir director, currently completing Honours in Classical Voice at UWA.

𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬, 23, VIC: a bass and multi-instrumentalist from southwest Victoria whose work spans opera, choral music, contemporary performance and cabaret.

𝐀𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧, 23, QLD: a 2026 Melba Opera Trust artist and Queensland Conservatorium graduate whose developing career has also included the Opera Queensland Young Artist Program and Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program.

On 8 October, the five finalists will perform two works each at The Concourse in Chatswood, accompanied by the Opera Australia Orchestra, as they compete for the Marianne Mathy Scholarship and a range of career-changing prizes and opportunities.

Congratulations to all five finalists, break a leg!

@aussingcomp @operaaustralia
 #IFAC #ASC2026 #EmergingArtists #SingingCompetition #operaaustralia taken in Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia by @aussingcomp

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Australian Singing Competition Finals! 🎭🎶

The 5 Finalists will be joined on stage by the Opera Australia Orchestra, this will be a musical event you won’t want to miss out on! Ticket link in bio!

📅 7pm | 8 October
📍 The Concert Hall, The Concourse, Chatswood

#AustralianSingingCompetition #OperaAustralia #FutureOperaStars #ClassicalMusicAustralia #SydneyEvents taken in The Concourse Chatswood by @aussingcomp

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Meet your Semi-Finals panelist.

We are pleased to announce that Professor Dr. Caitlin Hulcup will sit on the Semi-Finals panel of The Competition.

"Australian mezzo-soprano Caitlin Hulcup enjoys a distinguished international career. Her diverse repertoire spans Baroque to contemporary and encompasses major Handel, Gluck, Mozart, Rossini and Richard Strauss roles."

Now based in Berlin, Professor Hulcup has been Professor of Voice at the Universität der Künste Berlin since 2021, and remains in international demand as a soloist and for masterclasses and workshops.

Read her full biography on the adjudicators page

aussing.org/adjudicators/

and while you are there, browse the rest of our revamped website for more about the ASC. Link in bio.

#IFACASC #AustralianSingingCompetition #Opera #ClassicalSinging #SemiFinals Professor Dr. Caitlin Hulcup as an ASC Semi-Finals panelist by @aussingcomp

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SOLD OUT! 🎶✨
We’re delighted to announce that our upcoming ASC Semi-Finals Concert is completely SOLD OUT! 🎟️❤️
Thank you to everyone who has booked a seat to support Australia’s finest emerging classical singers. We can’t wait to share an unforgettable evening of beautiful voices, timeless music and wonderful company with you.
If you have a ticket, we’ll see you there! 🎼✨ by @aussingcomp

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🎶 Come and enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music, and celebrate exceptional young opera talent!
🎟️ ticket link in bio! taken in The Independent Theatre by @aussingcomp

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We are thrilled to announce Dr Nicholas Milton AM as the 2026 Conductor of the Opera Australia Orchestra for the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Finals Concert. 🎶

Internationally acclaimed for his dynamic interpretations of operatic and symphonic repertoire, Dr Milton is one of Australia’s leading conductors, holding major artistic roles across Germany, Austria, and Australia.

We look forward to welcoming him to lead the Opera Australia Orchestra for this exciting celebration of Australia’s next generation of vocal talent. ✨

Image credit: Göttinger Symphonieorchester

#IFACASC #OperaAustralia #ClassicalMusic #NicholasMilton #Opera taken in The Concourse Chatswood by @aussingcomp

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🎙️ NEW PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENT 🎙️

The IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition is proud to introduce the ABC Classic Studio Recording Prize in partnership with ABC Classic.

The recipient will receive a professional studio recording at an ABC venue, including a Music Producer and Sound Engineer, post-production support, and a Recording & Broadcast Fee. The recording will also be broadcast on ABC Classic and available globally through digital platforms.

A major new opportunity supporting Australia’s next generation of classical singers. ✨

#IFACASC #ABCClassic #ClassicalMusic #OperaAustralia #EmergingArtists by @aussingcomp

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From the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition stage to the Opera Australia Young Artist Program — we’re delighted to celebrate ASC Laureates Jake Lyle and Sidra Nissen on their inclusion in the 2026–27 YAP cohort! 👏🎶
We’re thrilled to celebrate 2024 Finalist baritone Jake Lyle and 2025 Mathy Winner mezzo-soprano Sidra Nissen on their selection for the prestigious YAP program.

Since 2025, the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition has proudly partnered with Opera Australia through our Opera Australia Finalist Audition Prize, giving finalists the opportunity to advance directly to the final round of auditions for the Young Artist Program.

It’s inspiring to see these outstanding young artists taking the next step in their operatic journeys — bravo Jake and Sidra! 🌟🎭 #AustralianSingingCompetition #OperaAustralia #YoungArtistProgram #Opera #ClassicalMusic taken in Sydney Opera House by @aussingcomp

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✨ Big News! ✨
We are delighted to announce the 10 Semi-Finalists for the 2026 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition! We are so excited for these young singers and can’t wait to hear them perform at the Semi finals!! 🙌🙌 by @aussingcomp

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