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WORLD OPEN — International Online Music Competition

Musicians of all ages — from young children to professionals and adult amateurs — send a performance video instead of a stage round. An international jury evaluates it by discipline and age category; participants receive scores and certificates.

  • Winter Edition 2026 applications until December 1 (group I) and December 10 (group II)
  • €37 entry fee for a soloist, duet or ensemble
  • 3 editions a year: spring, summer, winter; applications all year round
Participants of the WORLD OPEN competition

How the competition works

  1. Choose a discipline

    Soloists and ensembles; the age category is set by the year of birth.

    Rules
  2. Record the video

    One continuous take without editing; the performer is clearly visible.

    Recording tips
  3. Apply online

    Add the program and the video, pay the €37 entry fee.

    Application form
  4. Get the results

    The jury scores each performance; every participant receives a certificate, teachers — letters of appreciation.

    Results

International jury

All jury members

38 members of the international jury from different countries, by discipline groups.

Winners and performances

All results
Excellent video, congratulations

How to make a beautiful, high-quality video

Life of the competition

What participants say

All reviews (300+)
  • I share information about competition with my friends. This competition is really well organized.

    Sara W.
  • Thanks for information, as well as for organizing transparent and reliable international music competition.

    Hrachya Z.
  • Thank you for such conscientiousness. Everything is super prepared on your part, that's why I will gladly recommend the next edition to my friends and I would like my daughter to take part in it.

    Lucyna C.

Questions and answers

Full rules
Who can take part?

Soloists and ensembles of any age: from young children to professional and adult amateur musicians. Applications are accepted all year round.

How do I apply and how much does it cost?

Online: choose a discipline and an age category, add the program and a performance video, and pay the entry fee — €37 for a soloist, €37 per duet or ensemble.

What are the video requirements?

One continuous take without editing, pauses or cuts; the performer must be clearly visible, horizontal format is recommended. Before playing, introduce yourself aloud or show a printed A4 sheet with your name, year of birth and the competition name, placed on a music stand.

When are the results announced?

After each edition, by discipline. The dates for both groups of disciplines are in the competition calendar.

What do participants receive?

Scores and an award: Gold, Silver, Bronze or Diploma. All contestants receive certificates, teachers — letters of appreciation. The first-prize laureate with the highest score in each discipline across the three editions takes part in the Masters Final.

Ready to take part?
Submit your online application and join participants from all over the world.