Riverlinks presents Australian National Piano Award
Semi Final Part of October Music Month

When
Friday 9th of October, 2026, at 12:00pm
Where
Riverlinks Eastbank - 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton
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Cost
Full $25.00
Concession $20.00
Riverlinks Member Full $22.50
Riverlinks Member Concession $17.50
Tickets for the week (all solo recitals + semi final + grand final) Full $148.00
Concession $105.00
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Contact
Riverlinks Box Office: 03 5832 9511

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The Australian National Piano Award progresses to the semi-final stage. An exhilarating world-class fest of piano music showcasing Australia’s brilliant young classical pianists.

Following the solo recitals, five selected finalists will advance to the semi final, presenting performances that demonstrate technical mastery, interpretive depth and artistic maturity.  

Each pianist will be challenged to sustain excellence as they compete for a place in the grand final.  

Adjudicated by an international panel, this stage is a thrilling highlight of the Award week and offers audiences a chance to witness rising stars at a pivotal moment in their careers.

With over $75,000 in prize money, international adjudicators and audience votes determine The People’s Choice Prize.

5–8 October 2024 — Solo recitals 
9 October 2024 — Semi final 
10 October 2024 — Grand final and prize presentation

Audience warning: audiences should acknowledge that the Australian National Piano Award is a competition and respectfully remain quiet throughout all Award finalist performances during the solo recitals, semi final and grand final.

Principal partner: Greater Shepparton City Council
Piano partner: Steinway Galleries Australia

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Riverlinks Eastbank

70 Welsford St, Shepparton