VCA MUSIC THEATRE AWARD
The extensive selection process, which involves the VCA course coordinators
and external industry professionals, is based on artistic merit and potential.
Rebecca Moore-2008

Rebecca was the inaugural recipient of the
foundation's Music Theatre Award in 2008.
Evan Lever-2011

Alex Gibson-Giorgio-2014

Tayla Johnston-2015

Nicola Bowman-2016

Jessica Vellucci-2017

Jessie Monk-2018

Darcey Eagle-2019

Scout Hook-2020

Mary McCorry-2021

Luke Ward-2022

Ellie Carroll-2023

Nathan Stafford-2024
DOBELL INDUSTRY AWARD
This award is given to the student judged by the Industry representatives on the panel as presenting
an outstanding overall audition on the day.
2017 Award winner - Marty Alix
2018 Award winner - Chloe Honig
2019 Award winner - Tom Kantor with Darcey Eagle

2020 Award winner - Caity Plummer



2021 Award winner - Josh Gordon

2022 Award Winner - Julia Miletta

2023 Award Winner - Justin Gray

2024 Award Winner - Joshua Spiniello
CABARET SCHOLARSHIP
Willow Sizer - 2018
Willow is the inaugural winner of the Dobell Cabaret Scholarship
artist in residence opportunity with Finucane & Smith.
Lachlan Bartlet - 2022

Nordling Award
The foundation facilitates the payment of this award in honour of Ron's late relatives, Josephine and Jan Eric Nordling.
The award provides support to high-achieving students studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) Degree as they overcome disadvantage in order to pursue their creative endeavors.
Kristen Robertson-2023
Kristen is the inaugural recipient of this award

Emily Robinson-2024

MELBOURNE FRINGE AND CABARET FESTIVALS
SHOWSUPPORT GRANTS
Jayde Kirchert - 2018
Company 11 Ascent
Jordan Barr - 2019
Company 14 Inexcusible
No Grants 2020, 2021, 2022 due to Covid
Alana (Bugs) Bashera - 2023
Company 20 Fish Boy & Fire Dyke
Shay Debney - 2023
Company 15 Do You Mind
Alister Kingsley - 2023
Company 16 Get It Together
Tom Kantor - 2024
Company 19 Sugar
Elliot Wood - 2024
Company 22 Lizard People
