Charlotte Miles wins 2026 ABC Young Performers Awards
The cellist won the final at the Sydney Opera House with a performance of Elgar’s Cello Concerto. The award includes A$40,000 and an album with ABC Classic.

Charlotte Miles, a cellist, won the 2026 ABC Young Performers Awards after the grand final at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney. Sydney Arts GuideABC NewsSlipped Disc
Miles performed Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor. The prize includes A$40,000 and an album with ABC Classic. Sydney Arts GuideSlipped Disc
The other finalists were Beatrice Colombis, who received second prize, and Dillon Chan, who received third prize. Television coverage of the final is scheduled for Thursday, 5 November. Sydney Arts Guide