the Royal Overseas League, based in London, holds an annual music competition open to all instrumentalists and singers, with the priceless grand prize of a Wigmore Hall recital for the overall winner.

Held during February at the ROSL headquarters in London, the first stages of the competition are categorised based on instrument type.  After 2 elimination rounds involving contestants from Commonwealth Countries all around the world, Amir was one of 6 pianists to reach the piano category final.

As one of the top contestants from outside the UK, he was awarded an Australian Music Scholarship of £500.