Established in 1991 and held every four years, the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition (MICMC) is one of the world’s most prestigious launching pads for groups ready to take their place on the world’s stages. With a prize pool of over $150,000 in cash plus career-building concerts and residencies, MICMC is open to string quartets and piano trios of all nationalities under the age of 35.

The Competition welcomes applicants who embody the engagement of heart and mind with some of the greatest, most profoundly communicative repertoire ever written. MICMC ensembles create a vibrant future for chamber music, redefining the relationship between players, audiences and composers for the 21^st century.