53rd Annual Leslie Barklamb Scholarship – Preliminaries 2026
The 2026 Leslie Barklamb Scholarship preliminaries invite young flautists to take part in one of Australia’s most respected and long-running flute competitions. Established to honour the legacy of Leslie Barklamb, the Scholarship continues to foster excellence, musicianship and artistic development in emerging performers.
The competition is open to flautists across multiple age groups, with sections for 11 years and under, 13 years and under, 15 years and under, 18 years and under, VCE, and the Leslie Barklamb Scholarship (25 years and under). Participants will be assessed by a panel of experienced adjudicators, with each performer receiving valuable feedback to support their musical growth.
Winners of the 11, 13 and 15 years and under sections, along with the VCE section, as determined on the day, will be invited to perform in the Leslie Barklamb Scholarship Finals Concert, held the following week. The 18 years and under and 25 years and under sections progress through to that final concert, where Scholarship recipients will be determined.
Whether competing or attending as a supporter, the 2026 Leslie Barklamb Scholarship preliminaries are a cornerstone of the Victorian flute calendar and a celebration of young talent and dedication to the flute.
Entries open: Monday 1 June 2026
Entries close: Friday 7 August 2026