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
€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
€5,000
Prize donated by Margaret and Liam Gilligan
3RD PRIZE
€4,000
Prize donated by Rachel Naughton and Máire Ledwith Singing Studio
4TH PRIZE
€3,000
Prize donated by RBC Brewin Dolphin
5TH PRIZE
€2,000
Prize donated by Martin Coonan, the Karkasntis family and the Friends of the Vocal Arts
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 the Gaughan family.
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 the Gaughan family.
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.
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.