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

 I sincerely hope

that the sponsors
of the ASC are aware
how far-reaching
their actions are.

From my personal
point of view their
support was
essential in gaining
the necessary
overseas training
and experience
without which
it is impossible
to launch an inter-
national career. 

Alexandra Sherman

Vic Soprano,
1997 Mathy winner

 The ASC has

provided me with
amazing oppor-
tunities and support.
Since winning the
competition I have
been able to study
German in Berlin,
work with
international
coaches in London,
as well as perform
with the SSO and
Richard Bonynge.

The Australian
Singing Competition
has given me the
means and
opportunities to do
everything I possibly
can to achieve the
dream and reality of
becominga world
class professional
singer. 

Anita Watson

NSW Soprano,
2005 Mathy winner

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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 –

Sponsors

Maestro level

International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC)
Dr Harushisa Handa, Chairman

Mozart level
  • Guildhall School of Music & Drama
  • Marianne Mathy-Frisdane Estate
  • Mozart Opera Institute
  • Music & Opera Singers Trust Limited (MOST)
  • Nelly Apt Estate
  • Royal Northern
    College of Music
Puccini level
  • ABC Classic FM
  • Australian Opera Auditions Committee (NSW)
  • Clark & Associates
  • Haas Foundation
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Symphony Services International
  • The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust
Verdi level
  • 2MBS-FM
  • Anselmo Colzani
  • Christine Leaves
  • David Harper
  • Donna Woodhill
  • Elizabeth Whitehouse
  • Hughenden
    Boutique Hotel
  • Joyce Parzos
  • Lazy Tulip
  • Media Monitors
  • Nell Pascall Estate
  • Rowie’s Cakes
  • Running Bare
  • Sheila McKechnie
  • Steve Davidson
  • Woodward Family
  • Universal Music Australia
Britten level
  • Editorial Resources
  • Huntington Estate Wines
  • Lillie Chiropractic
  • Lucienne Radzyminski
  • Tinkler Trust

SUPPORTERS

  • Arts Management
  • Dashing Print
  • Diane Ritch
  • Gridiger Lawyers
  • ING Group
  • International Vocal Arts Institute
  • Greg Lenthen
  • Opera Australia
  • Opera Queensland
  • Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
  • Queensland Symphony Orchestra
  • Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney University
  • Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne
  • The Australian Directory of Music and Speech Teachers
  • 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 jjoin 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