Entry to an EMMA Australia competition is a one-time $29 AUD early bird fee, which officially registers your car under the global EMMA system. That early bird pricing runs until 25 September, after which standard pricing of $59 AUD applies — so there's a real financial incentive to lock in your spot early rather than registering the week of the event.
What the entry fee covers
Your entry fee gets your build officially registered and judged under EMMA's global standards, by independent judges, at either the Sydney or Melbourne event.
- Sydney — Sunday, 25 October 2026, 18–24 Abbott Rd, Seven Hills NSW 2147
- Melbourne — Sunday, 1 November 2026, Unit 16, 1/7 Canterbury Road, Braeside VIC 3195
What else to budget for
The $29/$59 entry fee is only part of the real cost of competing. Also factor in:
- Your official EMMA Competition Music Files — see where to buy them
- Whatever equipment you need to hit your target class — see our car sound upgrade packages if you're building around a plug-and-play DSP amp and speaker set
- Any professional install time, if your build needs more than a self-install
Ready to register?
Head to the EMMA Australia site to lock in your entry — Sydney and Melbourne registration are both open now for the 2026 season.
Not sure which class to register for yet? Read our breakdown of Master vs Entry €3,000 classes first.
Written by Pete at Integrated Audio.
Pete is the founder of Integrated Audio - specialising in car sound upgrades and quality car audio components from Helix, Brax & Match by ATF.