The 2026 Opera Lovers WA Aria Competition is open to 3rd and 4th year WAAPA classical voice students. The concert showcases their talents with arias from the Opera and Operetta canon. This annual event is sponsored by Opera Lovers WA and Gail Spiers. Opera Lovers WA are generous supporters of emerging talent in West Australia. There will be 10 finalists and they will be accompanied by the pianist Adrian Soares.