Thank you to our amazing finalists for their performances.
First Prize
$5000
$3000
Second Prize
$2000
Third Prize
Competition has ended.
Key Dates
24 August - 13 October: Submit a video of your talent, whatever it may be! IDP will notify you when submissions open. Submission period: From 24 August 2022 until 13 October 2022.
17 November: 10 most talented candidates will be shortlisted for the final round celebrating International Students’ Day on 17 November 2022. Three final winners will be announced!
Accordion in HTML51. Who is eligible to participate in the competition?
Entry is open to all international students who are commencing studies in Australia. Entrants must be over 18 years of age and in Australia on a student visa to be eligible. Entrants must be capable of travelling to Melbourne to participate in the Grand Finale on 17 November 2022.
2. What qualifies as a video entry?
Entrants must be able to showcase their unique talent in the video. The entrant’s face must be visible in the video. The video must be of substantial length. Only 1 entry per person is allowed.
No responsibility is accepted for entries that are not received for whatever reason, including technical difficulties with the entry mechanism or lost, late or misdirected entries.
3. Is there any fee to enter the contest?
There is absolutely no entry fee to enter!
4. Is it possible for a group submission?
Yes it is!
5. Can a video be submitted regardless of when it was taken?
Yes, however, make sure the video was created within last 2 years for eligibility.
6. When and how will finalists be notified?
Finalists: Ten (10) Finalists will be selected from all valid entries to participate in a Grand Finale. Selection of Finalists will take place at IDP’s premises on 17 October 2022.
Winners: Three (3) Prize Winners will be selected from the Finalists by based on the Finalists’ performances at the Grand Finale in Melbourne on 17 November 2022. All decisions concerning the Promotion are final. Please view the terms and conditions for more details.
7. How is this year’s competition different from last year’s?
This year we’re going bigger and better! While last year we had the finalists perform virtually, this year, we’re going to fly the top 10 finalists to Melbourne for their final performance.
8. I am an offshore student studying in Australia – can I participate?
No, unfortunately you must be residing in Australia to participate in order to perform at the grand finale in Melbourne.
9. What can I view the terms and conditions of the competition?
You can view the full terms and conditions here.10. I am in a band but only one of us is an international student. Are we still eligible to enter the competition?
Yes! Your band is eligible to enter the competition.
11. Why am I not able to select and upload a video from my Instagram feed?
If your Instagram profile is “private’, you may not be able to upload a video. Alternatively, try uploading a video directly from your phone or desktop.
FAQs
24 August - 13 October
Submit a video of your talent, whatever it may be! IDP will notify you when submissions open. Submission period: From 24 August 2022 until 13 October 2022
17 November
10 most talented candidates will be shortlisted for the final round celebrating International Students’ Day on 17 November 2022. Three final winners will be announced!