Celebrate a milestone in Australian music as the John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition (JCNYCC) marks its 50th anniversary. For half a century, this prestigious event has celebrated Australia’s finest young string players, launching the careers of many who have gone on to achieve national and international acclaim.

Experience this landmark event as three of the nation’s most talented young musicians, selected through a rigorous nationwide audition, take the stage to perform dazzling string concertos. Accompanied by the Queensland Youth Symphony, these young virtuosos will impress you with their artistry and passion.

The JCNYCC boasts an illustrious list of past winners, including Jane Peters (1978), Richard Tognetti (1980), Nicholas Milton (1985), Li Wei Qin (1993), Emily Sun (2008), and Ray Chen (2002). As we celebrate this 50-year legacy, you’ll witness history in the making with performances by the next generation of world-class musicians.