The Helpmann Academy Award for Voice supports and inspires the future endeavours of South Australia’s emerging vocalists.
Vocalists who are final year students or graduates from selected programs from the Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide are invited to apply.
Valued at $5,000, the recipient will be empowered to seek out unique training in their area of interest, develop work, record or tour, gain valuable experience, and build networks. The funding provides the opportunity for the recipient to develop their skills and experience, locally, nationally, or internationally.
The recipient can also undertake significant activities that align with their career objectives and facilitate the next steps in achieving their goals.
Kate Lewis (pictured) was the Helpmann Academy Award for Voice 2022 recipient.
The award assisted in Kate in the recording, filming and online release of a live album titled ‘Stone Cold Sober – Live at Wizard Tone Studios’ which was based on her solo cabaret show of the same name. Filmed in front of a live audience, the vision and audio was expertly mixed and mastered to create promotional material for promoting Kate’s show at the 2023 Adelaide Fringe.
“I am so grateful to the Helpmann Academy and Dr Rob Lyons for this award. Filming and recording ‘Stone Cold Sober’ and releasing the live album has been a thrilling and rewarding experience. Not only has it allowed me to share my music and art with a wider audience, but it has also given me the chance to showcase my growth and development as a performer… the release of this album marks a significant milestone in my career.”
Kate Lewis
Applications are invited from the following programs from the Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide:
- Bachelor of Music (all majors)
- Bachelor of Music Theatre
We are thrilled to support final year students and graduates for up to five years, from your official conferral date. Graduates and final year students from the listed programs above can apply for this award, provided activity takes place after your studies have been completed.
Honours students from the programs listed above, are eligible to apply, provided your honours program has been taken directly following your undergraduate degree.
Key dates:
Applications open on Monday 29 May 2023
Applications close on Sunday 9 July at 11:59pm ACST
For activity occurring between 1 September 2023 and 30 June 2024
For more information:
Contact Helpmann Academy (08) 7089 0720 / info@helpmannacademy.com.au
The Helpmann Academy Award for Voice is generously funded by Dr Rob Lyons, aims to support and inspire our state’s most promising, emerging vocalists.
Images: Kate Lewis performing ‘Stone Cold Sober’ live at Wizard Tone Studios. Images supplied.