Paul Lowin Prizes
Held every 2-3 years, the Paul Lowin Prizes - the Orchestral Prize ($25,000) and the Song Cycle Prize ($15,000) - are among Australia's richest prizes for music composition.
Entries are now open for the 2009 Paul Lowin Prizes (deadline 30 June 2009). Download guidelines and application form.
About the Prizes
The Paul Lowin Prizes award two outstanding Australian music compositions. The Orchestral Prize ($25,000) is for a work for modern chamber or symphony orchestra of at least 30 players and 15 independent lines. The work may include instrumental or vocal soloists and/or choral, electronically produced or pre-recorded elements. The Song Cycle Prize ($15,000) will be awarded to a work suitable for chamber performance, using no more than 1-8 independent vocal lines, accompanied by up to 10 instrumental players. Highly Commended works now also receive $500 (1.) and $300 (2.) in each category.
Recent Winners
2006 Paul Lowin Prizes
The winners of the 2006 Paul Lowin Prizes were announced on October 5 at a special ceremony at The Mint, Sydney...
2004 Paul Lowin Prizes
The 2004 Paul Lowin Prize ceremony was held at Government House...
2001 Paul Lowin Prizes
The 2001 Paul Lowin Prize ceremony, hosted by Radio National’s Alan Saunders, was held at Customs house, Sydney...
Read more about the 2001 Paul Lowin prizes...
1999 Paul Lowin Prizes
The winners of the 1999 Paul Lowin Prizes were announced at the Australian Music Centre Awards...
Prize History
When Paul Lowin died in 1961, he left a hand written will outlining his wish to establish a competition for works by living Australian composers.
Guidelines
Anyone can nominate a work for the Paul Lowin Prizes in either the Orchestral category or the Song Cycle category.
Acknowledgements
Mr Kenneth W Tribe, AC, is the Patron of the Paul Lowin Prizes.
Perpetual Trustees Australia Limited, the Trustee of the Awards, are proud to manage and be associated with the Paul Lowin Prizes.
