Gold International Classical Music Competition | GICMC

01 Jan - 20 Feb, 2026

Gold International Classical Music Competition | GICMC 2026

GICMC invites musicians of all ages and nationalities to a world-class international platform. We are proud to be officially featured in the Gramophone Magazine Annual Competition Guide, recognized for artistic quality and accessibility. Notably, GICMC is the only online competition included in this prestigious guide.
Grand Prizes by Category:
Cat VI (19+): €600 | Cat V (16-18): €300
Cat IV (13-15): €150 | Cat III (10-12): €150
Cat II (8-9): €100 | Cat I (5-7): €100
Awards & Visibility:
In addition to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prizes, participants can earn:
Special Titles: Child Prodigy, String/Piano Virtuoso, and Golden Voice.
Visibility: Exclusive interviews, social media promotion, and website features.
Credentials: Formal certificates for students and teachers, with potential concert engagements.
Application Deadline: February 20, 2026

Closing date: 20 Feb 2026

Read advisory note

This competition appears to include an online round that charges over €35. musicalchairs is concerned that the fee for online judging must be commensurate with the value offered to applicants whether they are successful or unsuccessful. Please therefore study the guidelines for this competition carefully:

Is the Jury for the online round published and are they widely respected musicians?
Does each Jury member listen to the submissions in full?
Do applicants receive detailed and considered feedback about their complete performance/score from the Jury?

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