University of South Africa : 6th Unisa International Voice Competition 2018

Organization : University of South Africa
Competition Name : 6th Unisa International Voice Competition 2018
Applicable For : Open to all South African residents
Competition Deadline : 8 September 2017
Prize : R200 000
Website : http://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/About/What-we-do/Arts-&-culture/Unisa-Music-Foundation/Competitions/Unisa-International-Voice-Competition-2018
Download Guidelines : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/8463-UnisaVoiceCompetition.pdf

6th Unisa International Voice Competition 2018

** The Sixth Unisa International Voice Competition will take place at the University of South Africa in Pretoria from 23 January to 3 February 2018.

Related / Similar Facility :
UNISA Extended NSFAS Grant Application Process

** Classical and Jazz vocalists of all nationalities are invited to enter this prestigious event.
** Successful applicants will receive an economy return ticket as well as accommodation with host parents for the duration of the competition.
** The Unisa International Music Competition is a proud member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions.

Prizes :
Classical Vocalists :
** First Prize – R200 000
** Second Prize – R130 000
** Third Prize – (Classical Voice): R80 000

Jazz Vocalists :
** First Prize – R200 000
** Second Prize – R130 000
** Third Prize – R80 000
** Special prizes will also be awarded.
** The adjudicators are not obliged to award all the prizes
** should the standard of the competitors not warrant it.

Age limit : 32 years (born on or before 4 February 1985).

Deadline :
** 8 September 2017.
** It is recommended that parcels are mailed no later than 18 August to allow for slow postal service.
** Only hard copy DVDs will be accepted. The entry form and other supporting documents may be emailed.

Eligibility :
** Classical and jazz vocalists of all nationalities may enter.
** The age limit is 32 years. Applicants must have been born on or after 4 February 1985.
** Previous winners of the Unisa International Voice Competition are not eligible to enter again.

DVD recording for qualifying round :
** All applicants must submit a DVD recording as set out in the repertoire requirements on page 7 and 12.
** Each recording must be certified as original by either the recording engineer or the applicant’s teacher. Edited recordings are prohibited.

** All DVD recordings must be playable on a standard
** DVD player and not just on a computer.
** Each piece must appear as a separate track on the

DVD Entry :
** The closing date for entries is 8 September 2017.
** Please note this is not the postmark date – all applications must reach the competition office by this date. We recommend parcels are mailed no later than 18 August to allow for slow postal service to South Africa

The following documents must be submitted with the completed entry form :
** A recent colour 300 dpi digital photo (head and shoulders), for use in the official competition programme should you be selected to participate.
** A short typewritten concise biography (no more than 100 words) in English, for inclusion in the programme should you be selected to participate.

** A copy of your CV.
** Recommendations by teachers and/or professional musicians.
** Proof of payment of the non-refundable entry fee of US$90 (R400 for Southern African entries) if you choose not to supply your credit card details.
** A certified copy of your birth certificate or identity document showing your date of birth and nationality.
** DVD recording (See Qualifying Round on page 7 and 17)

The entry fee can be paid into the following bank account :
Bank: Standard Bank
Type of account: Business Current Account
Branch code: 010645
Address: PO Box 392, Unisa, 0003, Republic of South Africa
Reference: 112100/116600 + Surname
Branch name: Sunnyside
Account number: 011554622
Reference: 112200/116600 and your suname
SWIFT code: SBZAZAJJ

Competition Rounds :
** The competition will be held in the Z K Matthews Great Hall, Theo van Wijk Building, Unisa Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria.
** All live rounds are open to the public.

The competition consists of a five rounds :
** Qualifying Round per DVD recording.
** A 1st and 2nd round (with piano accompaniment), after which the first elimination of candidates will take place.
** A Semi-final Round consisting of a recital with piano.

** A Final Round consisting of a recital with orchestra (classical vocalists) or performance with rhythm section (jazz vocalists).
** Order of appearances in Round 1 will be determined by drawing lots.
** This order of appearance will be adhered to in subsequent rounds, except at the discretion of the Chairperson of the Jury for specific reasons.

Voting Procedure :
** Jury members vote by secret ballot.
** Members of the Jury will abstain from voting for competitors who are their present students or who have been their students in the past five years, or who are related to them.

** Competitors who are still participating in the competition may not make an attempt to establish contact with the Jury members. Competitors who do so will be disqualified.
** All the rounds are accumulative: performances in previous rounds will count towards the end result.