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Austria
String competition with orchestra VIII. MUSIC FESTIVAL IN VIENNA
The International Music Festival in Vienna Strings Competition is a musical feast specially crafted for young violin and cello performers from around the world.
We believe that each participant…
period
30 Jul 2025 - 4 Aug 2025
closing date
10 Jul 25
posted 23 Jun 2025
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Singapore
4th Singapore International Music Competition 2025
[FOR PIANO & VIOLIN]
Deadline: 30 September 2025
✦ For Solo Piano and Solo Violin
✦ No Travelling Required
✦ Free Repertoire
✦ Multiple Award Winners per Category
✦ Excellence…
period
12 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025
closing date
30 Sep 25
posted 14 Jun 2025
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Spain
NextGen Music Competition
NextGen Music Competition welcomes instrumentalists, vocalists, conductors, chamber ensembles, and composers from all around the world, regardless of nationality.
At NextGen, we celebrate each…
period
8 Jun 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
closing date
28 Dec 25
posted 9 Jun 2025
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Romania
International Competition Remember Enescu
The Remember Enescu International Competition, 22nd edition 2025, will take place from September 15 – 20 at the National University of Music in Bucharest and is organized for the violin, piano,…
period
15 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2025
closing date
25 Aug 25
posted 7 Jun 2025
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France
Nouvelles Etoiles International Music Competition
Ready to shine? Join the Nouvelles Étoiles International Music Competition 2025!

Open to young talents (ages 3–26) in France and worldwide – singers, pianists, string & wind players, folk,…
period
30 May 2025 - 7 Jul 2025
closing date
25 Jun 25
posted 30 May 2025
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Singapore
Singapore International Violin Competition
The triennial Singapore International Violin Competition was launched in June 2014 as a landmark cultural initiative for Singapore and beyond, and has since grown to become one of the most globally…
period
24 Jan 2026 - 7 Feb 2026
closing date
01 Aug 25
posted 26 May 2025
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United Kingdom
Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society
THE MANCHESTER MID-DAY CONCERTS SOCIETY are holding auditions for its 2026/2027 season of lunchtime concerts at the BRIDGEWATER HALL, MANCHESTER.
Auditions will take place in later October and early…
period
23 May 2025 - 3 Aug 2025
closing date
03 Aug 25
posted 26 May 2025
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Italy
Concorso Internazionale di Musica da Camera Premio Massimiliano Antonelli VI edizione
Il Concorso, istituito da Giovanni Antonelli, è dedicato alla figura del figlio flautista Massimiliano (1967-1985) in ricordo della sua prematura scomparsa.
Esso intende valorizzare giovani…
period
7 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2025
closing date
30 Oct 25
posted 10 Apr 2025
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Austria
Internationaler Mozartwettbewerb Salzburg 2026 - Violine&Klavier
Violine: 6.–12. Februar 2026
Finalkonzert mit Akademieorchester der Universität Mozarteum: 12. Februar 2026
Jury-Vorsitz: Benjamin Schmid
Klavier: 13.–19. Februar 2026
Finalkonzert mit…
period
6 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2026
closing date
15 Sep 25
posted 1 Apr 2025
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United Kingdom
Gregynog Young Musician
The Gregynog Young Musician Competition has become a most prestigious annual event and this year will take place at:-
THE MAIDMENT BUILDING, SHREWSBURY SCHOOL, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE. SY3 7BA.…
period
1 Nov 2025 - 5 Oct 2025
posted 1 Apr 2025
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Belgium
Concours Henry Vieuxtemps
The Concours International Henry Vieuxtemps is a prestigious competition for young violinists, in honour of the famous Belgian violinist Henry Vieuxtemps.
Launched in 1920 by his disciple…
period
4 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2025
closing date
01 Aug 25
posted 16 Mar 2025
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Poland
Finalis VII International Competition for Winds, Brass and Strings
The 7th FINALIS - Competition for Wind, Brass, and Strings offers young musicians the chance to perform for an international jury and win solo opportunities with top orchestras in Poland and beyond.
period
12 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025
closing date
05 Oct 25
posted 16 Mar 2025
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Romania
Remember Enescu International Comeptiton, XXII edition
REMEMBER ENESCU INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION, XXII edition
September 15 – 20, 2025
- Competition dates – September 15 – 20, 2025
- Registration deadline – August 25, 2025
- Where –…
period
15 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2025
closing date
25 Aug 25
posted 16 Mar 2025
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Guadeloupe
2025 Joseph Bologne International Violin Competition
The Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, International Violin Competition celebrates the legacy of Joseph Bologne: a trailblazing 18th-century composer, virtuoso violinist, and conductor whose…
period
18 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025
closing date
15 Aug 25
posted 13 Feb 2025
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United Kingdom
The Andrew Downes Performance Prize 2025
Open to any outstanding soloist or chamber ensemble who learns and performs a work by Andrew Downes.
Minimum age of entrants - 18 years.
Closing date : Friday 25th July 2025.
period
21 Sep 2025
closing date
25 Jul 25
posted 6 Jan 2025
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