Noosa Federation Of The Arts

The Dame Joan Sutherland Vocal Awards has doubled its entries this year attracting 28 entrants from artists as far afield as Darwin and Western Australia,

Noosa Federation of Arts (NFA) Chairman Meg Lawrence said today. Ms Lawrence said the NFA started the Awards in 1990 and took them National in 2008 to support and encourage classical vocal artists had achieved credibility and notoriety amongst classical singers.

“This is the only Dame Joan Sutherland award in Australia and offers the highest regional financial prizes,” Ms Lawrence said.

“Over the past few years the awards have gained credibility and a reputation of the highest order.”

Ms Lawrence said first place included a prize purse of $15,000 to assist singers with study, travel, coaching and progressing their vocal career.

“It is highly sought after and attracts the highest calibre of talent,” she said.

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