Singing Competition

Register now to compete in the
Melodique Vocal Awards

Melodique is proud to host this national, annual, and luxurious singing competition.

*** 2024 REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN HOWEVER COMPETITION DATE TBD. (We anticipate October.) Please note there are no refunds, so you may choose to wait until the 2024 live final date is announced. ***


The MVAs

2024
From 10:00am
Crown St Mall, Wollongong
– Main Stage

*** 2024 REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN HOWEVER COMPETITION DATE TBD. (We anticipate October.) Please note there are no refunds, so you may choose to wait until the 2024 live final date is announced. ***

The MELODIQUE VOCAL AWARDS is a singing competition for both amateur and professional vocalists, of any level of experience. It is an exciting opportunity to showcase your singing skills and win fabulous prizes!

We welcome talent locally, from across NSW, and Australia-wide, from ages 10 and up.

Winners – along with their prizes – will receive one of our stunning, signature rose-adorned trophies.

Each finalist will receive high-quality, professional, edited photos of their live performance! You don’t need to win in order to receive this amazing gift from us here at Melodique.

Each finalist will receive a copy of the judges’ feedback.

The final will be held live on stage in the heart of Wollongong on the Crown St. Mall stage.

Our competition is divided into two sections — one for the juniors (10-16) and one for the older teens and adults (17+). Only the six highest scoring competitors will win!

$59.00 inc GST per registrant


What People Say

“The setup felt so elegant and professional yet maintained a fun and encouraging atmosphere which is rare in most competition settings. The MVAs is the perfect opportunity for anyone to feel like superstar”

Tamsyn Vohradsky

What People Say

“I had such a great time at the vocal awards. I had something to focus on and practice for so my singing really improved. I was initially nervous to get on stage but the atmosphere was so welcoming and supportive that I forgot about them once I got up there. I had the best time and just wanted to go up and sing again!”

Nicci Ru

Big thanks to our local sponsors!








What was in the prize pool in 2023!?

  • Video Film Clip X 2 c/o Illawarra Music Foundry
  • Powerwerks System One PA System with Bluetooth c/o Pipers Music Wollongong
  • Single Track Recording Session Including Mastering X 2 c/o Illawarra Music Foundry
  • Eikon EKD7 Handheld Microphone + Cable c/o Pipers Music Wollongong
  • Professional Photography package X 2 c/o Illawarra Music Foundry
  • Melodique 10 wk Training Package (in an instrument of choice, vocals and/or performance) X 2 c/o Melodique Music School
  • and more!

What do all live finalists receive!?

  • 2 x High-resolution, edited, professional photos of their live performance
  • 3 x Full adjudicator report of their live performance
  • A public performance experience in the centre of Wollongong, on the Crown St Mall stage

Why do we think that our singing competition is the best?

  • Rather than charging smaller entry fees to gain larger numbers of entrants for small cash or low-value prizes, we charge a relatively higher fee for high-valued prizes – typically reducing the number of entrants which therefore increases your odds of winning!
  • We do not charge your family or friends for tickets or to attend. Yes, there is an registration fee for entrants, but it is otherwise a FREE event. The competition is held in a public space where your loved ones can easily come along and support you.
  • Our live finalists get 2 x FREE high-resolution, edited professional images. We pay the big fee for a professional photographer – so you don’t have to! This is well worth the value of registration and an amazing souvineer. You can use them on your social media and to promote your singing.
  • We don’t ask you to attend multiple heats. There is just one live event. In other words, we will not exhaust your precious time or ask you to perform on stage more than once.
  • Other competitions award ribbons… We award beautiful TROPHIES ADORNED WITH FRESH RED ROSES.

MVA FAQs:

◦ There are two sections in the competition, and competitors are placed into either section based on their age category, 10-16 and 17+. There is no upper age limit.

◦ There is a 3rd, 2nd, & 3rd prize for both the junior and senior sections.

◦ Finalists and winners are decided by our judges via a score based system.

◦ We predict a minimum of 30 competitors will make it through to the final round to compete for the prizes live on stage.

◦ To make it through to the final round you may first be required to compete online. This would occur by via a video submission or via a live Zoom at-home performance. This step will be entirely dependent on the number of competitors who enter and if we are in surplus. If we are not in surplus, a competitor will go directly through to the live final. Be prepared to deliver an online performance within two 2 weeks of the live final date.

◦ We ask you to please provide and prepare to sing two song title options. It is likely however, due to time constraints, that you would only perform one song on the day of the final. If you are required to first complete online (as per above details), we don’t mind if the song approved is the same as the one you might choose to sing at the live final.

◦ The use of the microphone provided will be necessary at the live final.

  • Please note, as per the Competition T&Cs, there are no refunds for registration fees whatsoever and that this event is subject to reschedule at any time and even multiple times. Any rescheduled date may or may not suit a Competitor, though if online pre-judging occurs the Competitor can take part irregardless of the live final date. Many various elements can play into the reason for any reschedule, including Wollongong Council decisions – impacting the use of the space, the weather (this is an outdoor event), loss of staff (due to illness or otherwise), Covid restrictions, any uncovered conflict of interest occurring in relation to our judges and the Competitors – affecting the integrity of our adjudication panel, etc. Please consider these elements carefully prior to registration.



Register now for your chance to WIN!


The MVAs 2017 Gallery

One of the winners of the MELODIQUE VOCAL AWARDS 2017 was the exceptionally talented Lara D – who won a recording package with us thanks to our sponsor Mister Kidd Productions, went on to compete in The Voice Australia, and was later signed with Sony/MGMT.

We showcased talent of various levels of experience, genres, and ages.

One of our winners took home their own vocal PA system thanks to our sponsor Piper’s Music Wollongong. We love awarding our competitors and supporting vocal artists!


The MVAs 2019 Gallery


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