The Future is Bright

Young virtuosos, instrumentalists or singers, will come together this summer to compete for the prestigious Orford Music Award. Vote for your favourite and see how he or she progresses through three evenings of elimination rounds and one electrifying final! This coveted prize offers a unique springboard for the most promising artists of the new generation.

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Do you want to apply for the Orford Music Award? If so, click here to view the application page.

Prizes awarded are as follows

1st PRIZE
- $10,000 cash prize – Presented by the Municipality of Orford
- Invitation to participate in the prestigious Orford Music Festival 2023
- Full scholarship for a two-week stay at the Orford Music Academy or for an artistic residency in 2023
- Concert opportunities
- Professional audio-video recording session
2nd PRIZE
- $5,000 cash prize – Presented by Serge Martin and Claude Omann
- Full scholarship for a two-week stay at the Orford Music Academy or for an artistic residency in 2023
3rd PRIZE
- $4,000 cash prize – Presented by Claude Omann
- Full scholarship for a two-week stay at the Orford Music Academy or for an artistic residency in 2023
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
- $5,000 cash prize – Presented by Canimex
- Invitation to participate in the prestigious Orford Music Festival 2023
- Full scholarship for a two-week stay at the Orford Music Academy or for an artistic residency in 2023

Semi-finalists

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