As a 19-year-old

Finalist in the
inaugural (1982)
‘Mathy’ competition,
it brought me to
immediate national
attention, and with
my subsequent win
the following year,
‘The Mathy’ provided
me with the funds
and contacts to
launch my career
nationally and since
internationally.

I would whole-
heartedly support
the endeavours
(of the ASC) in
identifying young
outstanding
Australian talent
and nurturing it
to full fruition.

Jeffrey BLack

Qld Baritone,
1983 Mathy winner

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

On behalf of 2MBS-FM102.5 Fine Music, we would like to lend our support to The Young Performer of the Year Award Final, being held at The Italian Forum Cultural Centre in Leichhardt on Sunday 2 September, 2012. For more information visit
www.finemusicfm.com/

Sponsorship and support in various forms is vital to the continuation of the IFAC-Australian Singing Competition. We thank to the following individuals and organisations –

SUPPORTERS

Arts Management
Dashing Print
Diane Ritch
Gridiger Lawyers
ING Group
International Vocal Arts Institute
Joe Bardetta International Hair Design
Greg Lenthen
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Opera Australia
Opera Queensland
Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
St James King Street
Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney University
The Australian Directory of Music and Speech Teachers
The Flowering Eucalyptus
Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne
Western Australian Academy of
Performing Arts, Edith Cowan University
West Australian Opera
West Australian Symphony Orchestra

IFAC Australian Singing Competition:
30 years of proven success

Helping young talent to achieve their goals.

For almost thirty years the IFAC - Australian Singing Competition has helped discover and contribute to the careers of emerging young classical and opera singers.

This has only been achieved through the generosity of the Marianne Mathy-Frisdane Estate, IFAC and the many sponsors and supporters who have provided cash prizes, study and travel opportunities needed to help young singers take the next steps in their professional singing careers. A number of our current sponsors and supporters are shown here (left).

Not surprisingly, discovering, showcasing and rewarding talent requires significant resources and ongoing help.

In essence, we need you.

There are many benefits in choosing to sponsor or support the IFAC - Australian Singing Competition

association with a premium, well-known 'brand'
experienced management and event team
access to established social and professional contact networks in a high-value industry sector
tax deductibility

become a Sponsor or Supporter

We invite you to join a ‘family’ of like-minded people and organisations, dedicated to promoting excellence in the opera and classical singing performing arts.

Whether you are an individual, business or company we offer a number of sponsorship packages. A sponsor has the opportunity to invest in and further develop one of our existing scholarship or prize opportunities or we can help create an activity tailored to a specific area of interest. This may include the establishment of a new scholarship, grant and award; access to our sponsor and participant communities, etc.

There are also non-financial ways to support the competition in its endeavours. For example, you may choose to become a supporter by providing donations of products, professional services, gifting, or other value-in-kind options. You may also wish to provide volunteer assistance in our office or at events.

Call us on T +61 (2) 9231 4293
or email asc @ mostlyopera.org.au

Marianne Mathy Scholarship