WAYACOMP
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What is it?
Established in 2019, WAYACOMP encourages ensembles to continue playing together on a regular basis and provides an incentive particularly for those ensembles formed during WAYACHAMP Programs. It is also an opportunity for ensembles to refine one of their pieces, aiming for the highest quality performance possible. In a relaxed and supportive environment, ensembles are assessed by an adjudicator in the categories of technical, musicality, ensemble and general performance presentation.
Open to:
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Students under 18
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Ensembles of 3 - 8 people, 1 player to a part
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Any instrumentation
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Performance of one or more movements within the maximum time limits
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Repertoire from the Western Art music repertoire is preferred
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Enter in as many ensembles as you like!
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Early video submission option available if live performance on the day not possible
Sections:
Junior Section
All members should be aged under 13 on the day of competition
Time limit: 5 minutes
Senior Section
All members should be aged under 18 on the day of competition
Time limit: 12 minutes
2025 Competition details:
Live performance date: Sunday 7th December
Junior Section 2:00pm
Senior Section 3:15pm
Entries by video submission: Videos due Monday 1st December
Filming will be completed by a WAYACHAMP representative in one take to ensure fairness between ensembles. Videos will be assessed by the adjudicator prior to the day and played to the audience during deliberations on the day of the competition.
Entry fees:
WAYACHAMP students: $25 per person
Non-WAYACHAMP students: $30 per person
Audience entry: $10/$5 (includes entry to both sessions)
Venue:
Callaway Auditorium, Conservatorium of Music, UWA
Prizes:
Senior Section 1st prize $800 sponsored by AUSTA WA
Senior Section 2nd prize $400
Senior Section 3rd prize $200
Junior Section 1st prize $400
Junior Section 2nd prize $200
Junior Section 3rd prize $100
Special prizes:
Best performance from a regional ensemble (either section, more than 70km from Perth CBD) $300
Best performance of an Australian/original work $300 sponsored by BAFC Settlements
Please enquire if you are interested in sponsoring or donating towards one of the prizes above.
Donate to our AusArt Day campaign - find out more here
2025 Adjudicator:
Zak Rowntree
Applications are now closed.
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We're still taking donations for our fundraising campaign.
Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
With thanks to the following donors for their valued contribution to the campaign:
Jessica Gethin, Belinda Murray, Richard Isted, Amy Li, Catherine Tabi, Andrew Patrick, D & M Romeo, John Broadhead, Ha Yoon Kim, Kobe Wu, Anonymous (x10)
Special thanks to our 2025 supporters
Tertiary Education Partner
Prize Sponsors
Contact us if you would like to sponsor this event
WAYACOMP Terms and Conditions
1. All members of the ensemble must adhere to the age limits of each section. This means that for the Junior section, all members of the ensemble must be aged 12 or under on the day of the competition and for the Senior section, all members of the ensemble must be aged 17 or under on the day of competition, unless specific permission has been granted.
2. If an Under 13 ensemble would like to perform a piece longer than the 5 minute limit, they should enter the Senior section.
3. Applications and payment from all ensemble members must be received by the closing date.
4. Ensembles must email a score of the piece being performed by the application closing date to info@wayachamp.com
5. Photocopies of music which is still in copyright are illegal and may not be used by competitors. Pieces still in copyright must be performed using original scores.
6. Ensembles must perform their one or more movements in their entirety, without cuts or modifications. Repeats are optional.
7. Prizes will be awarded to the best 3 performances on the day of the competition for each section. All prizes will be awarded at the adjudicator’s discretion. The adjudicator’s decision will be final. No correspondence will be entered into.
8. Non-attendance by any ensemble member on the day of the competition will result in a forfeit for that ensemble.
9. Competitors shall arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the competition.
10. Family, friends and teachers are welcome to attend the competition and are encouraged to listen to all competitors. At no point during the performances should audience members speak with the adjudicator. Recording is allowed for personal use only.