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    Margaret Nickson Prizes for Voice and Accompaniment

    The Margaret Nickson Prizes are awarded to two full-time Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University voice and piano students for the best partnership between vocalist and accompanist.

    The prize is valued at $250 to be shared equally between vocalist and accompanist. The donors of the prize are:

    • Emily Hammond Fund and donations from the general public and past students

    • Mr Robert Keane, annual donation from 2008.

    Applications close on Friday 17 July 2026 at 4pm.

    Apply for the Margaret Nickson Prizes

    Prizes will be awarded to two full-time Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University students for the best partnership between vocalist and accompanist.

    Competitors are required to perform:

    • a song by Handel or Purcell

    • a French mĂ©lodie sung in the original language

    • a German lied sung in the original language.

    Judges are to be appointed by the director or their nominee. No judge may be the teacher of a student who is competing.

    A preliminary round may be held if required.

    Competition date: Tuesday 28 July 2026

    Time: 7pm

    Venue: Ian Hanger Recital Hall

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