Please note: this is an archived news article release
This article was published on Wednesday, 20 May, 2020. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Wednesday 20th of May, 2020,
Greater Shepparton City Council pledged its support to the Australian National Piano Award, approving funding of $121,000 for the competitions to be held in 2023 and 2025 at Tuesday night’s Ordinary Council Meeting.
The Australian National Piano Award (ANPA) is a piano competition held at Riverlinks Eastbank every two years. The competition began in 1992, and has built its reputation in the past three decades to now sit as Australia’s regional premier piano competition.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 ANPA were postponed until 2021, pushing the future competitions out to 2023 and 2025.
Council acknowledged the event is one of international significance and has the ability to enhance the image of Greater Shepparton and that it puts the region on the ‘cultural map’ nationally and across the world.
The ANPA boosts cultural tourism, which will be important as the region looks to recover and rebuild from the COVID-19 emergency. Approximately 30 per cent of attendees will come from outside the catchment area.
“Council is proud to continue its support of the Australian National Piano Award,” Mayor Cr Seema Abdullah said.
“The competition brings people from around Australia to see our great region and only enhances our reputation as a major event hot spot.
“We look forward to next year’s 2021 Australian National Piano Award and the competitions following in 2023 and 2025.”
More News from Greater Shepparton
Tuesday 21st of April,
Budget commitment marks progress for Shepparton rail services
Greater Shepparton City Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s budget commitment to increase train services on the Shepparton line, following sustained advocacy by Council since 2023. Read more
Monday 20th of April,
Massive week of BMX in Greater Shepparton
Greater Shepparton City Council has wrapped up another massive week of sport, with the 2026 GWM BMX Racing National Championships concluding on Saturday 18 April. Read more
Friday 17th of April,
Greater Shepparton secures headline BMX Racing event ahead of Olympic Games
Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to announce that Shepparton will become the focus of international BMX Racing when it hosts two rounds of the UCI BMX Racing World Cup in 2028. Read more
Wednesday 15th of April,
Council continues targeted engagement ahead of Murray-Darling Basin Plan review
Greater Shepparton City Council is intensifying its advocacy and engagement efforts to ensure local community and industry voices are heard as part of the Murray Darling Basin Plan (MDBP) review, with public submissions closing on 1 May 2026. Read more
Tuesday 14th of April,
Shepparton BMX Multi-Use Events Pavilion named finalist for 2025 Victorian Sport Award
Greater Shepparton City Council is proud to announce that the Shepparton BMX Multi-Use Events Pavilion has been named a finalist in the Local Government Initiative of the Year category at the 2025 Victorian Sport Awards. Read more
Tuesday 14th of April,
New Payble option gives Greater Shepparton residents more flexibility in paying rates
Greater Shepparton City Council has introduced Payble as a new way for residents to pay their rates, providing more choice and flexibility with payments. Read more
See All News
Want to get the latest news and events in your Facebook feed?
Just go to our Facebook page and click the Like button.
More Events in Greater Shepparton
Thursday 23rd of April,
Qigong & Meditation with Jen Scandolera at Shepparton Library
Join us After Dark and learn Qigong & Meditation! Read more
Tuesday 28th of April,
Bereavement Peer Support Group - Monthly Walk & Morning Tea
GV Hospice and Shepparton Library warmly invite you to our monthly Bereavement Peer Support Group. Read more
Monday 27th of April,
Connecting with the Past at Shepparton Library - Guide to the State Library of Victoria Resources
Want to discover more about your ancestors and build your family tree? Join library staff as they take you on a journey to discover your family’s history. Read more
Saturday 25th of April,
ANZAC Day Services in Greater Shepparton
ANZAC Day is one of Australia's most important national commemorative occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First… Read more
Friday 24th of April,
Puff Walk
Puff Walks are more than just steps – they’re connections. Read more
Monday 27th of April,
Mighty Movers
Looking for something active for your 2–6‑year‑old? Read more
See All Events