WAYACOMP

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:

Students under 18*
Ensembles of 3 - 8 people, 1 player to a part (String duo section 2 players)
Any instrumentation
Performance of one or more movements within the maximum time limits
Repertoire from the Western Art music repertoire is preferred
Enter in as many ensembles as you like!
Early video submission option available if live performance on the day not possible

Sections:

Under 18 ensembles

3 - 8 players, all aged under 18 on the day of competition (Students in year 12 who have already turned 18 during the year of competition are permitted to enter)

Time limit: 15 minutes

Under 13 ensembles

3 - 8 players, all aged under 13 on the day of competition

Time limit: 5 minutes

Under 11 String duos **NEW** in 2026!

A new category to encourage participation in chamber music by our youngest WAYACHAMPIONS. Duets for any combination of bowed string instruments (violin, viola, cello or double bass). All participants of this section should be aged under 11 on the day of competition.

Time limit: 5 minutes

Prizes:

Under 18 Section 1st prize $800, 2nd prize $400, 3rd prize $200

Under 13 Section 1st prize $400, 2nd prize $200, 3rd prize $100

Under 11 String duo prize $50

Regional ensemble prize (across any section, with all members residing more than 70km from Perth CBD), $300

Australian Music Prize (across any section), $300

Please enquire if you are interested in sponsoring one of these prizes. We are also taking donations through the Australian Cultural Fund.

2026 Competition details:

Live performance date: Sunday 6th December

Entries by video submission: 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

2026 Adjudicator:

TBC

Registrations:

Each member of the ensemble must register individually through the link below.

Registrations close 11:59pm Friday 13 November.