O'Brien Family Prize for Wind and Brass

The O'Brien Family Prize for Wind and Brass is an annual performance prize awarded to a University of Queensland student for the most outstanding wind or brass performance at the competition. The prize pays an amount equal to the annual income from the endowed fund and is held for a one-year duration. Eligible students are those enrolled at UQ and available to perform at the competition. The prize is funded by an annual donation from the O'Brien family and was first offered in 2017.

Monetary prize equal to the annual income from the endowed fund; award duration one year.

Applicants must be enrolled as a student at the University of Queensland and be available to perform at the annual competition.

Apply via the online application form and provide personal details and details of the works proposed for performance. Eligible applicants will be invited to perform at the competition.