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Paris, France
Posted: 31 Mar 2025
Pro Musicis-International Prize
15 Apr - 15 Jun, 2025
The Pro Musicis international prize is awarded to established artists who demonstrate following abilities: essential technique…
Closing date:
01 Jun 2025
CATANIA ( MISTERBIANCO), Italy
Posted: 31 Mar 2025
IV International Valle dell'Etna Competition 2025
13 - 16 May, 2025
IV Musical International Competition Lions “Valle dell’Etna” 2025 & I Musical International Competition for Opera Singers…
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SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE. SY3 7BA., United Kingdom
Posted: 31 Mar 2025
Gregynog Young Musician
01 Nov 2025
The Gregynog Young Musician Competition has become a most prestigious annual event and this year will take place at:- THE…
Closing date:
05 Oct 2025
Salzburg, Austria
Posted: 31 Mar 2025
Internationaler Mozartwettbewerb Salzburg 2026 - Violine&Klavier
06 - 19 Feb, 2026
Violine: 6.–12. Februar 2026 Finalkonzert mit Akademieorchester der Universität Mozarteum: 12. Februar 2026 Jury-Vorsitz…
Closing date:
15 Sep 2025
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 30 Mar 2025
Couperin International Music Competition
30 Mar - 06 May, 2025
Couperin International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the virtuosity…
Closing date:
06 May 2025
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 30 Mar 2025
Golden Prestige International Music Competition
30 Mar - 09 May, 2025
Golden Prestige International Music Competition is an online competition welcoming various categories including instruments…
Closing date:
09 May 2025
Newyork City, United States
Posted: 29 Mar 2025
The 2025 musicON International Composition Competition
29 Mar - 15 Aug, 2025
I. Organization Host: Mayflower Art Center Organizer: Mayflower Art Center & MusicON Festival Foundation II. Competition…
Closing date:
15 Aug 2025
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 25 Mar 2025
Max Bruch International Music Competition
25 Mar - 06 May, 2025
Max Bruch International Music Competition is an online competition welcoming various categories including instruments, vocals…
Closing date:
06 May 2025
Hungary, Budapest, Hungary
Posted: 25 Mar 2025
The VIII International Liszt Ferenc Competition(Hungary-Budapest)
02 - 03 Aug, 2025
【The VIII International Liszt Ferenc Competition (Hungary - Budapest)】 - Piano, strings and Flute category and from age 5 to…
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Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 24 Mar 2025
UK International Music Competition Online
24 Mar - 30 Apr, 2025
UK International Music Competition Online is calling all talented musicians around the world. The competition welcomes all…
Closing date:
30 Apr 2025
Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland
Posted: 24 Mar 2025
The 15th Michał Spisak International Music Competition
01 - 10 Oct, 2025
The call for entries to the 15th Michał Spisak International Music Competition, to be held from 1-10 October 2025 in the…
Closing date:
15 Jul 2025
Salzburg, Austria
Posted: 22 Mar 2025
Salzburg & Barcelona Grand Prize Virtuoso Int' Music Competition
22 Mar - 20 May, 2025
- Online Competition (Video Selection) - Open to all nationalities and ages - Piano, Strings, Voice, Wind and Chamber Music ·…
Closing date:
20 May 2025
PADOVA, Italy
Posted: 22 Mar 2025
22nd Padova International Music Competition
10 Sep - 10 Dec, 2025
The 22nd edition of Padova International Music Competition includes: 1) International Music Competition for Soloists and…
Closing date:
10 Sep 2025
New York, United States
Posted: 20 Mar 2025
Concert Star International Competition at New York Carnegie Hall
01 May - 05 Oct, 2025
Concert Star Classical Music Competition 2025 It will be held at Carnegie Hall’s Weil Recital Hall on Sunday, October 5th…
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Bruxelles, Belgium
Posted: 20 Mar 2025
V Fanny Mendelssohn International Online Competition 2025
30 Jun - 30 Jul, 2025
The only online competition that offers real concert opportunities and cash prizes: STAR GRAND PRIZE, CONCERTS AND MONEY PRIZES…
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Los Angeles, United States
Posted: 19 Mar 2025
Perform with The Grammy Nominated St. Petersburg String Quartet
21 - 23 May, 2025
Get opportunity to perform with The Grammy Nominated St. Petersburg String Quartet Applicants from Musical chairs will reimburse…
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Zagreb, Croatia
Posted: 19 Mar 2025
13th International Violin Competition Vaclav Huml
02 - 08 Jul, 2025
13th International Violin Competition Vaclav Huml will be held from July 2nd to July 8th, 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia in Vatroslav…
Closing date:
05 Apr 2025
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 17 Mar 2025
Erik Satie International Music Competition
17 Mar - 21 Apr, 2025
Erik Satie International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the…
Closing date:
21 Apr 2025
Pula, Croatia
Posted: 17 Mar 2025
1st Histria Music Competition for violin 2025
22 - 28 Jul, 2025
Summer Music Festival of Pula 1st HISTRIA MUSIC COMPETITION 2025 Open to all violinists of any nationality in two categories and…
Closing date:
31 May 2025
Bucuresti, Romania
Posted: 15 Mar 2025
Remember Enescu International Comeptiton, XXII edition
15 - 20 Sep, 2025
REMEMBER ENESCU INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION, XXII edition September 15 – 20, 2025 - Competition dates – September 15 – 20…
Closing date:
25 Aug 2025
Monheim am Rhein, Germany
Posted: 15 Mar 2025
Odesa Internatinal Violin Competition
17 - 24 Aug, 2025
The Odesa Internatinal Violin Competition 2025 - Competition Dates: August 17–24, 2025 - Application Deadline: May 25, 2025…
Closing date:
25 May 2025
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 14 Mar 2025
World Exceptional Musicians Competition
14 Mar - 20 Apr, 2025
World Exceptional Musicians Competition opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition, music videos, writings…
Closing date:
20 Apr 2025
Online/
Warsaw, Poland
Posted: 13 Mar 2025
Classical Music Stars (Free entry)
10 - 25 Apr, 2025
Free Application until 10 APRIL 2025 AWARDS: ⭐ABSOLUTE WINNERS ⭐FIRST PRIZES with Special Mention ⭐1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes in…
Closing date:
10 Apr 2025
PARIS, France
Posted: 13 Mar 2025
Gabriel Fauré Music World Competition and Festival 2025 online
13 Mar - 25 Jun, 2025
!FREE ENTRY (Preliminary Round)! CASH PRIZES AND CONCERTS. The Gabriel Fauré MUSIC WORLD COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL 2025 (GFMC) is…
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Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Posted: 12 Mar 2025
Trebinje Classic
12 Mar - 15 May, 2025
The first festival/
competition started in 2023 as a piano competition in a Trebinje (BiH), a city in the southeast of Bosnia and…
Closing date:
15 May 2025
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 11 Mar 2025
World Master Open Music Competition
11 Mar - 16 Apr, 2025
World Master Open Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the virtuosity and…
Closing date:
16 Apr 2025
BIAŁYSTOK, Poland
Posted: 07 Mar 2025
Finalis VII International Competition for Winds, Brass and Strings
12 - 16 Nov, 2025
The 7th FINALIS - Competition for Wind, Brass, and Strings offers young musicians the chance to perform for an international jury…
Closing date:
05 Oct 2025
EMPOLI, Italy
Posted: 05 Mar 2025
Selections for the European Youth Orchestra "Ferruccio Busoni"
05 - 11 Jul, 2025
Ferruccio Busoni is one of the greatest pianists in history and a primary figure in the compositional, theoretical, and…
Closing date:
28 May 2025
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 04 Mar 2025
Best Classical Musicians Awards
04 Mar - 15 Apr, 2025
Best Classical Musicians Awards Open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, and composers of all…
Closing date:
15 Apr 2025
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 04 Mar 2025
7th Georges Bizet International Music Competition
04 Mar - 10 Apr, 2025
Georges Bizet International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the…
Closing date:
10 Apr 2025
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 03 Mar 2025
Debussy International Music Competition
03 Mar - 10 Apr, 2025
Debussy International Music Competition opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music. The…
Closing date:
10 Apr 2025
Milano, Italy
Posted: 01 Mar 2025
16th International Music Competition "Marcello Abbado Tribute"
01 Mar - 15 May, 2025
The competition is open to young musicians ages 4 to 32 and under. And it provides for the awarding of absolute category prizes…
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Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 28 Feb 2025
Global Genius Music Competition
28 Feb - 03 Apr, 2025
The competition is open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, composers of all nationalities Global…
Closing date:
03 Apr 2025
New York, United States
Posted: 26 Feb 2025
New York "Golden Classical Music Awards" International Music Comp
26 Feb - 22 Jun, 2025
Winners' Concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York - Online Competition (Video Selection) - Open to all…
Closing date:
22 Jun 2025
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 26 Feb 2025
Beethoven International Music Competition
26 Feb - 01 Apr, 2025
The Beethoven International Music Competition Online is now accepting applications! The competition welcomes all instruments…
Closing date:
01 Apr 2025
Vienna, Austria
Posted: 21 Feb 2025
World String Music Festival
29 Jul - 03 Aug, 2025
This is a truly unique string music festival like no other! Discover rare and inspiring masterclasses with renowned experts…
Closing date:
31 May 2025
Verviers, Belgium
Posted: 18 Feb 2025
Concours Henry Vieuxtemps
04 - 05 Oct, 2025
Le Concours International Henry Vieuxtemps est une compétition prestigieuse dédiée aux jeunes violonistes, en hommage au…
Closing date:
01 Aug 2025
Washington D.C., United States
Posted: 16 Feb 2025
American Virtuoso International Music Competition
16 Feb 2025 - 01 Aug 2026
The 2025 AVIMC Music Competition is open to piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, guitar players, and chamber ensembles…
Closing date:
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Brentwood, United Kingdom
Posted: 13 Feb 2025
Brentwood International Music Competition
13 Feb - 08 May, 2025
The Brentwood International Music Competition at Brentwood School is a landmark initiative designed to attract & celebrate the…
Closing date:
01 Apr 2025
London, United Kingdom
Posted: 11 Feb 2025
Hattori Foundation Senior Awards 2025
27 Feb - 30 Apr, 2025
Instrumental soloists (21-27 years of age) and chamber ensembles (average age 21-27 years), are invited to apply for financial…
Closing date:
30 Apr 2025
Sogliano al Rubicone, Italy
Posted: 10 Feb 2025
22nd International Competition "Luigi Zanuccoli"
20 May - 01 Jun, 2025
The 22nd edition of the International Competition "Luigi Zanuccoli" will take place from the 20th of May to the 1st of June 2025…
Closing date:
03 May 2025
Beijing /
Online, China
Posted: 09 Feb 2025
2nd Dragon Competition
06 - 30 Jul, 2025
GRAND PRIX - Ensemble: 4000 USD /
China Tour (5 concerts) - Soloist: 2000 USD /
China Tour (5 concerts) Plus: flights, visas…
Closing date:
05 Jul 2025
COMO, Italy
Posted: 07 Feb 2025
Regina Experia Como - International Music Contest
25 - 27 Apr, 2025
Regina Experia Como - International Music Contest was created with the aim of supporting and enhancing young musical talents…
Closing date:
10 Apr 2025
Budapest, Hungary
Posted: 07 Feb 2025
Premier Music International Competition Pro - PMIC Pro
07 Feb - 30 Apr, 2025
PMIC Pro is a prestigious annual online music competition dedicated to students in higher education and musicians globally…
Closing date:
30 Apr 2025
Kraków, Poland
Posted: 05 Feb 2025
International Music Competition OPUS 2025
05 Feb - 14 Apr, 2025
This is the 7th edition of the International Music Competition OPUS, another year of competition for both the youngest and more…
Closing date:
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Los Angeles, United States
Posted: 05 Feb 2025
Los Angeles "Golden Classical Music Awards" International Music
05 Feb - 01 May, 2025
The winners' concerts will take place at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, BP Hall on: Sunday, June 29 (2025), Monday, June 30…
Closing date:
01 May 2025
Pesaro, Italy
Posted: 30 Jan 2025
Giovani in Crescendo 2025
08 - 10 May, 2025
GIOVANI IN CRESCENDO 2025 - Music and Singing Competition (digital edition) Orchestra Sinfonica G. Rossini (G. Rossini Symphony…
Closing date:
30 Apr 2025
Bracigliano (Salerno), Italy
Posted: 27 Jan 2025
International Music Competition "Francesco Cardaropoli"
17 - 18 May, 2025
The "Francesco Cardaropoli" International Music Competition is aimed at young people musicians of both genders pursuant to laws…
Closing date:
14 Apr 2025
Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe
Posted: 16 Jan 2025
2025 Joseph Bologne International Violin Competition
18 - 22 Nov, 2025
The Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, International Violin Competition celebrates the legacy of Joseph Bologne: a…
Closing date:
15 Aug 2025
San Bartolomeo al Mare (IM), Italy
Posted: 16 Jan 2025
Rovere d'Oro International Competition and Young Talents 2025
14 - 20 Jul, 2025
The Rovere d'Oro is a prestigious international music competition renowned for its ability to highlight artistic excellence…
Closing date:
23 Jun 2025
Tokyo, Japan
Posted: 13 Jan 2025
Tokyo "Golden Classical Music Awards" International Music Comp
13 Jan - 01 May, 2025
The winners' concerts will take place at the Tokyo Opera City Hall (main hall with 1632 seats) on: Monday, August 18 (2025)…
Closing date:
01 May 2025
Vienna, Austria
Posted: 07 Jan 2025
6th VCMA - International Classical Music & Composition Competitio
07 Jan - 01 Jun, 2025
6th Vienna Classical Music Academy (VCMA) International Classical Music & Composition Competition More than just a training…
Closing date:
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Stockholm, Sweden
Posted: 06 Jan 2025
North International Music Competition
06 Jan - 20 Apr, 2025
The North International Music Competition is an online music competition for musicians around the world. We want to encourage…
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Cervignano del Friuli, Italy, Italy
Posted: 02 Jan 2025
4th International Music Competition "Città di Cervignano" 2025
18 - 27 Sep, 2025
The 4th Edition of International Music Competition "Città di Cervignano" is open to young musicians of all nationalities born no…
Closing date:
02 Jun 2025
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Posted: 28 Dec 2024
The Andrew Downes Performance Prize 2025
21 Sep 2025
Open to any outstanding soloist or chamber ensemble who learns and performs a work by Andrew Downes. Minimum age of entrants - 18…
Closing date:
25 Jul 2025
New York, United States
Posted: 27 Dec 2024
New York Classical Music Competition 2025
30 Mar - 20 May, 2025
NEW YORK CLASSICAL MUSIC COMPETITION FREE ENTRY WE DISCOVER YOUR TALENT! International Jury Prizes and awards Concerts…
Closing date:
20 May 2025
Online, France
Posted: 25 Dec 2024
France Music Competition
01 May 2025
France Music Competition (cash prizes) ✅ 1st Honnor Grand Prize: 2000 € ✅ Jury Feedback ✅ Teacher's certificates…
Closing date:
30 Apr 2025
FILADELFIA, Italy
Posted: 23 Dec 2024
Filadelfia Competitions
03 - 11 May, 2025
The Special Prize ( Euro 2000 + Certificate ) Paolo Serrao will be awarded during the Gala concert . For the Strings section will…
Closing date:
30 Apr 2025
Brno, Czech Republic
Posted: 17 Dec 2024
Leoš Janáček International Competition in Brno
15 - 21 Sep, 2025
The Leoš Janáček International Competition in Brno (Mezinárodní soutěž Leoše Janáčka v Brně, hereinafter referred to…
Closing date:
31 May 2025
London, UK, United Kingdom
Posted: 08 Dec 2024
London Concerto Competition 2025
08 Dec 2024 - 15 Apr 2025
Winners will perform in a concert with the London City Philharmonic. The London International Concerto Competition 2025 is a…
Closing date:
15 Apr 2025
Washington DC, United States
Posted: 01 Dec 2024
ColOrchestra
01 Dec 2024 - 16 Jun 2025
These uniquely designed Auditions are open to musicians of all ages who are available for soloist engagements within the 2024-25…
Closing date:
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Vienna, Austria
Posted: 07 Nov 2024
Classic Pure Vienna 2025 Musician Competition
07 Nov 2024 - 09 Apr 2025
The competition is open to musicians and composers of all nationalities and ages. Application deadline: April 1st, 2025…
Closing date:
02 Apr 2025
Brussels, Belgium
Posted: 27 Oct 2024
Music Academy Forte
04 - 05 Jul, 2025
ONE ROUND COMPETITION WITHOUT PRE-SELECTION “MUSIC ACADEMY FORTE” is open to musicians worldwide on Solo, ChamberMusic…
Closing date:
15 Jun 2025
Maruggio ( Taranto), Italy
Posted: 22 Oct 2024
Concorso di Esecuzione Musicale Città di Maruggio ( Taranto)
13 - 17 May, 2025
BANDO DI CONCORSO Il 4° Concorso Internazionale di esecuzione musicale “Città di Maruggio” è organizzato…
Closing date:
05 May 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted: 19 Jun 2023
Classic Violin Olympus International Competition 2025
22 - 28 Apr, 2025
The inaugural edition of the competition will take place on April 22 - 28, 2025, in Dubai, UAE. The Classic Violin Olympus…
Closing date:
20 Apr 2025
Chicago, IL, United States
Posted: 28 Jul 2022
Chicago Violin Competition
20 Nov 2022
Chicago Violin Competition (Nov 20, 2022) is an international violin competition held online, providing promising young talent an…
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