Prizes

The list of Prizes to be awarded are:

By The Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Ireland:

First Prize
€8,000
Second Prize
€5,000
Third Prize
€3,000
Fourth Prize
€2,000

The John Vallery Memorial Prize – 1,000

(sponsored By Mrs Mary Beattie in memory of her late husband John Vallery)

“The John Vallery memorial Prize” will be awarded to the person (in either the Semi-Final or Final), whom in the opinion of the Jury has given ‘the best performance by a string player’ in the 2023 Competition.

The Conrad O’Sullivan Memorial Prize – 1,000

(sponsored by Mrs Geraldine O’Sullivan in memory of her late son)

The Conrad O’Sullivan Memorial Prize will be awarded to the competitor (in either the semi-finals or final) who, in the opinion of the Jury, has given ‘the best performance by a wind or brass player’ in the 2023 Competition

Additionally:

A Solo Recital in 2024 for the Winner at the National Concert Hall, presented by the Chief Executive, NCH

A Solo Recital for the Winner at the September 2024 ‘Music in Monkstown Festival’ presented by Music in Monkstown

Submission of the recording (at RTÉ Lyric FM’s discretion) of the Winner’s performance, to the European Broadcasting Union New Talent Competition, as RTÉ Lyric FM’s entry in 2024.