Every student participant is required to pay a $140 festival fee which covers and includes the following (N.B. For ensembles travelling inter-state or internationally, the festival fee is included in your Student Horizons Tour Package):

ADJUDICATED COMPETITION

Two international world-class adjudicators assessing your performance

Workshop

With world renowned adjudicator

Masterclass

With a master clinician

PUBLIC PERFORMANCE

In popular central public performance space

ASPIRE ICE BREAKER

Live music, food & an official welcome

GALA FINALE CONCERT

Presentation for Section Finalists + Performance Opportunity for Section Winners

ASPIRE T-SHIRT*

A little something to take away

ASPIRE GOODIE BAG*

Bag of treats and giveaways

NOT-FOR-PROFIT EVENT

Affording disadvantaged youth opportunities to travel the world

Students will also receive an attendance certificate and a complimentary ASPIRE International Youth Music Festival Ensemble photo.

The ASPIRE International Youth Music Festival is all about interconnectedness. To ensure participants have the opportunity to meet, connect and share experiences we’ve created the ASPIRE Ice Breaker Welcome event. Held in an indoor/outdoor open environment, the ASPIRE Ice Breaker provides live music, food and an official welcome.

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