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Global International Music Competition

Global International Music Competition

Global International Music Competition Online

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About the Program

The Global International Music Competition Online (6th edition in 2026) is an international online music competition open to musicians of all ages, levels, and nationalities. Participants submit a video of their performance and are judged on artistic quality.

The competition has two divisions: the Concert Performance Division (covering solo instruments, conducting, ensembles, choirs, and orchestras) and the Versatile Musician Division (covering composition, song covers, music production, and self-taught musicians). Accepted genres include classical, jazz, pop, and ethnic music across all standard and traditional instruments.

Top winners are distributed on major platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, and Deezer. The 2026 application deadline is July 24, 2026.

Eligibility

Open to musicians of all ages and levels worldwide. Solo performers, ensembles, choirs, orchestras, composers, and producers are all welcome. Genres include classical, jazz, pop, and ethnic music. Check the website for current registration fees.

Eligible Countries

All countries

How to Apply

Submit a video of your best performance at internationalmusiccompetition.org. Two divisions are available: Concert Performance (solo, conducting, ensembles, choirs, orchestras) and Versatile Musician (composition, song covers, music production, self-taught). The 2026 deadline is July 24, 2026.