Competition Prizes

Our international singing competition offers substantial prizes for our Finalists and Semi-Finalists, along with a selection of extra prizes from our individual supporters. Competitors will also have the honour of performing in front of our star-studded Jury, with the opportunity for personal feedback throughout the process. Not to mention the international press coverage that the competition attracts and exposure to influential industry leaders.

Finalist Prizes

All of our Finalists receive a prize for competing in the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition.

Competition Prizes

Our international singing competition offers substantial prizes for our Finalists and Semi-Finalists, along with a selection of extra prizes from our individual supporters. Competitors will also have the honour of performing in front of our star-studded Jury, with the opportunity for personal feedback throughout the process. Not to mention the international press coverage that the competition attracts and exposure to influential industry leaders.

Finalist Prizes

All of our Finalists receive a prize for competing in the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition.

1st prize winner – Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition (VDISC)

1ST PRIZE
€12,000

(€10,000 plus €2,000 in respect of an engagement to be arranged by Friends of Vocal Arts in Ireland).
Prize donated by The John Pollard Foundation.

2nd prize winner – Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition (VDISC)

2ND PRIZE
€5,000

Prize donated by Margaret and Liam Gilligan

3rd prize winner – Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition (VDISC)

3RD PRIZE
€4,000

Prize donated by Rachel Naughton and Máire Ledwith Singing Studio

4th prize winner – Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition (VDISC)

4TH PRIZE
€3,000

Prize donated by RBC Brewin Dolphin

5th prize winner – Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition (VDISC)

5TH PRIZE
€2,000

Prize donated by Martin Coonan, the Karkantis Family and the Friends of the Vocal Arts

6th prize winner – Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition (VDISC)

6TH PRIZE
€1,000

Prize donated by Mona Taliaferro, Massachusetts in memory of her sister Lisa

Further Prizes

Along with our Finalist prizes, we have a selection of extra prizes that are awarded by individual supporters.

AUDIENCE PRIZE
€1,000

Prize donated by the Johnston Family, Dallas, Texas, in memory of their mother Patricia (Kitty) Johnston.

JANE CARTY PRIZE
€1,000

For the most promising competitor, aged 25 or under.
Prize donated by Netta Gleeson Blanchard in honour of Catriona, Eddie and Davey.

DERMOT TROY PRIZE
€500

For the highest placed Irish competitor.
Prize donated by Judy & Richard Gaughan.

WILLIAM AND ALISON YOUNG ORATORIO PRIZE
€500

For the best performance of an oratorio aria in the Semi-Final of the competition.
Prize donated by the Young family.

JOAN SUTHERLAND AND RICHARD BONYNGE PRIZE
€500

For the best performance of a Mozart aria in any round of the competition.
Prize donated by Judy & Richard Gaughan.

DUBLIN SONG SERIES PRIZE
€500

For the best performance of a song in any language in the Semi-Final. The winner is also offered a recital in the Dublin Song Series.
Prize donated by Dublin Song Series.

SEMI-FINALISTS PRIZES
€500

Semi-Finalists not reaching the Final will each receive a prize of €500.

MASCARADE TALENT DEVELOPMENT PRIZE

This prize affords the recipient a one-week residency at Mascarade Opera, including training sessions with the coaches, full access to the studio’s facilities, and a bursary which will cover travel and accommodation.
Prize donated by Mascarade Opera Studio, Florence.

BVOF PRIZE

A professional engagement at the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival.