Entertainment
19 July, 2025
Seeking school students with clear instrumental skills
SCHOOL-AGED musicians from Cairns are being invited to showcase their talents at the upcoming Queensland State Final of the Oz Schools Instrumental Championships (OSIC), held live at the State Library of Queensland this August.
The national competition offers students a chance to compete in four categories: piano, strings, drums, and guitar with top state performers progressing to the OSIC National Final in Melbourne later this year.
Students who have recently placed at the Cairns Eisteddfod may be eligible for direct entry into the Queensland event, which organisers say is designed to celebrate regional achievement and create professional pathways for young musicians.
“We’ve created a pathway that celebrates local achievement,” said OSIC director and music educator Joe Patrick. “Students who’ve already performed well locally can now showcase their talents on a professional stage, connect with other top musicians, and represent their town at a state level.”
Full eligibility and
application details available
Entries for the Queensland state final close Sunday, August 3.
