The Final will be held in conjunction with the 2026 JSRB Bel Canto Award Final. 
The first half of the programme will be the Song Prize Final, the second half the Bel Canto Award Final. 

Each duo of singer and pianist must perform a 20 minute recital programme of songs comprising of two different languages. 

2026 PRIZES = $17,500
1st Prize:  2 x $5,000
2nd Prize: 2 x $2,000
3rd Prize: 2 x $1,000
Audience Prize $500 x 2

2026 FINALISTS

Emily Davis & Karyn Djojo Dihardjo

Sophie Hamer & Zachary Hamilton-Russell

Izabelle Zammit & Julia An

The annual Sydney International Song Prize is to promote the study and performance of Art Song.
The 2026 Sydney International Song Prize is open to all singers and pianists aged 18 - 40. Pianists may accompany no more than two singers.

Criteria
The competition was established in 2017 and is open to all classical singers (18-40) and pianists (18-40) of all nationalities. A 18-20minute recital programme must be prepared by each duo and must include songs in at least two languages. Songs may be written for piano or orchestra. Complete cycles and part cycles acceptable.