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Sep 4, 20221 min read

2022 MIPSF results!

The wait is over...! We are delighted to announce the results of the 2022 Melbourne International Piano and Strings Festival Competition....

May 19, 20226 min read

Key Strategies for Winning a Music Competition

Performing in front of an audience is an essential part of being a musician. It is particularly important for music students to gain as...

Jul 10, 20211 min read

2021 MIPSF Competition closing soon!

How time flies! We are only one week away from the closing of entries for the 2021 Melbourne International Piano and Strings Festival...

May 7, 20211 min read

New sheet music on UE

The Three Mini Concert Etudes for piano solo by our Executive Director Dr Kenji Fujimura was recently premiered at the Melbourne Recital...

Oct 6, 20201 min read

2020 MIPSF Results!

Our jury has been busy over the last weeks reviewing the over 300 applications we received for the 2020 Melbourne International Piano and...

Jul 20, 20202 min read

2020 pre-MIPSF news!

2020 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL PIANO AND STRINGS FESTIVAL ONLINE COMPETITION The 2020 Melbourne International Piano and Strings Festival...

Jan 29, 20202 min read

Finding hope amidst the fires – IAMUSICA and TAM to host a very special Bushfire Benefit Concert

It’s a tragedy that has broken Australia’s heart. 11 million hectares scorched, 2,300 homes destroyed, 29 people dead, dozens more...

Oct 13, 20193 min read

Do you watch or listen to music?

Think back to the last time you attended a concert or watched a recorded performance. What do you remember most about it? Was it the...

Aug 7, 20192 min read

The Winners of the 2019 MIPSF Competition have been announced!

The results of the 2019 Melbourne International Piano and Strings Festival Competition are out! The festival was a resounding success.

Jul 25, 20193 min read

Dr Elizabeth Sellars announced as the new Head of Strings at IAMUSICA

We are very excited to announce that multi-award winner and celebrated violinist, Dr Elizabeth Sellars, joins IAMUSICA

Jul 15, 20191 min read

Rising Star Series: Laura Campbell

Laura Campbell started playing the clarinet at the age of 12. "I'm so glad I chose the clarinet as I really love the colour it creates."

Jun 13, 20192 min read

Are you our next Rising Star?

On August 5 the MIPSF Gala Concert returns featuring maestros Trio Anima Mundi and this year's rising stars.

Jun 6, 20191 min read

Rising Stars Series: James Zong

This month’s rising star - James Zong - has set his sights on international success!

May 23, 20196 min read

3 Key Strategies for Winning a Music Competition

Our Director, Dr Julia Lu, shares her tips on how to maximise one’s performance in a competitive context

May 16, 20194 min read

Dame Nellie Melba - Australia’s “Greatest Daughter”

On this day, 19 May, 158 years ago, a star was born. Dame Nellie Melba, one of Australia’s most celebrated musicians and "Greatest Daughter"

May 9, 20193 min read

Everything you need to know about the Melbourne International Piano and Strings Festival Competition

A guide to the Melbourne International Piano and Strings Festival Competition from how to enter to categories, the gala concert, prizes etc.

Apr 24, 20193 min read

IAMUSICA Director Invited to Judge Prestigious Hult Prize

We are proud to announce that our esteemed director, Dr Julia Lu, was invited to sit on the jury for the prestigious 2019 Hult Prize this...