At just six years old, Perth musician Jeremy Lin has already performed at one of the world’s most celebrated concert venues.
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The Christ Church Grammar School Pre-Primary student won the Gold Award and the sole First Prize in Group A at the fifth PREMIA International Young Artists Music Festival, competing against performers aged four to six.
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His achievement earned him an invitation to the prizewinners concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York, where he became the youngest musician on the programme.
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As reported by Christ Church Grammar School, Jeremy’s performance was judged by a 24-member international jury, turning an early childhood interest in music into an extraordinary international milestone.
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A remarkable beginningMost six-year-olds are still discovering what they enjoy.
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Some are experimenting with sport, drawing, reading or music, while others are simply learning how to concentrate on a task for longer periods.
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Jeremy’s experience shows what can happen when talent, practice and opportunity come together at an early age.
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His journey began in Perth, where he attends Christ Church Grammar School.
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He has been developing his musical ability as a Pre-Primary student, participating in school life and sharing his interest with classmates.
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The school says Jeremy is an excellent musician who enjoys playing both the piano and the violin.
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Remarkably, he plays both instruments because the two instruments require different physical skills and approaches.
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The piano requires co-ordination of both hands across a keyboard, while the violin requires posture, bow control and the ability to produce a clear tone without frets.
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Mastering one instrument can be demanding for a young performer.
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Developing confidence across two suggests that Jeremy is comfortable exploring different ways of expressing himself musically.
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PREMIA festival competitionEarlier in 2026, Jeremy entered the fifth PREMIA International Young Artists Music Festival.
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He competed in Group A, which was open to performers aged four to six.
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Young musicians must also manage the unfamiliar experience of playing before judges and an audience.
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They need to remember the music, recover if something goes wrong and remain focused despite the pressure of the setting.
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Jeremy’s playing impressed a 24-member international jury.
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The judges awarded him the Gold Award and the sole First Prize in his category.
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The result meant he was not simply one of several highly commended performers.
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He was the only first prize winner in Group A.
The award also demonstrated that his performance connected with experienced musicians from different backgrounds.
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An international jury brings a broad range of expectations and listening experiences, making the recognition especially meaningful for a young performer.
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Carnegie HallThe first prize came with an invitation to perform at the PREMIA International Young Artists Music Festival Prizewinners Concert.
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The event took place at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York.
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Carnegie Hall has a long association with major musical performances.
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The venue has welcomed musicians including The Beatles, Louis Armstrong and Elton John.
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For professional performers, appearing there can represent the culmination of years of work.
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For Jeremy, the invitation arrived while he was still in Pre-Primary.
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Weill Recital Hall is one of Carnegie Hall’s performance spaces and is known for chamber music, recitals and emerging artists.
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Performing there placed Jeremy in a setting with a strong musical history and an audience prepared to listen closely.
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The concert also brought together prizewinners from the festival.
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Jeremy was the youngest musician on the programme, making his appearance especially distinctive.
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He was not simply attending the event as a young audience member.
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He was performing as one of the recognised artists.
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What it takes to perform so youngA six-year-old musician still has a developing attention span, memory and ability to manage nerves.
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Preparing for an international performance requires careful support from teachers and family members.
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Young children learn differently from adults.
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Repetition needs to be balanced with play, and practice sessions must be structured around the child’s energy and concentration.
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Encouragement is as important as correction, for confidence can affect the quality of a performance.
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