Swiss MusicCompetition
16th Edition · International · Online
Compete globally. Impress world-class judges. Advance your musical career.
50,000 CHF prize fund·10 concerts·career start-up
Have a question? Message our manager- Live gala concert at the Lugano Music Festival
- €5,000 Grand Prix for the World Final winner
- Broadcast on Swiss TV + worldwide streaming
- Producers' round table — from around the world
- Contract opportunities in Switzerland & beyond
- Winners perform live · 13–14 February 2027
Laureates
The musicians who took the stage
Real performers, awarded across every category and corner of the world.
Categories & entry
Find your place in the competition
Choose your category — we’ll place you instantly.
Just 2 taps— tap your nomination below, and we show your exact category & fee.
1 · Tap your nomination
Tap your nomination to see your exact category and fee.
Fair, blind judging
Performances are judged on artistry alone — your name is hidden from the jury.
Personal jury feedback
Every participant receives written notes from the panel — whether you win or not.
Clear rules & fair refund
Transparent, published rules. If a category cannot be held, your fee is fully refunded.
All entry fees
Places in every category are limited. Entries close on the deadline or once a category is full.
Tap a category to apply — or reserve your place from 25 CHF →
See the full structure — all nominations, sections & age categories
Nominations
Soloists
Piano, strings, guitar & harp, winds, percussion, electric organ
Chamber Music
For all instruments — duos to ensembles
Opera Singers
Performance of an opera aria
Singing
Pop, jazz, national, original & rock — soloists and bands
Schools & Choirs
Elementary, secondary & high schools, choirs
Musical Section
All musical artists — no age limits
CD Section
Send your own CD recording
Composition
All genres and instruments
Amateur Musicians
All genres and instruments
Orchestra Conductor
All ages — five categories
Instrument sections (Soloists)
Age categories
- Piccole mani3–10 years · 4 min
- Cat. Amax age 13 · 5 min
- Cat. Bmax age 16 · 8 min
- Cat. Cmax age 19 · 12 min
- Cat. Dmax age 22 · 18 min
- Cat. Eno age limit · 20 min
What you play for
More than a prize. A path forward.
50,000 CHF in prizes
A total prize fund of 50,000 CHF, awarded as cash scholarships paid directly by bank transfer.
10 concerts awarded
Ten laureates are invited to perform at international festivals and galas.
Career start-up
Outstanding talents begin long-term management with our managers and the Academy network.
Free masterclasses
Study with members of the jury and partner academies at no extra cost.
Official accreditation
A licensed representative & examination centre of Trinity College London
Official accreditation & examination-centre documents available
Career programmes designed for students and emerging artists — and for professional teachers, too.
Free training at the Trinity Music Coach Academy.
Official partners & accreditation
Trinity College London
Joseba Label
Tilt Music Production
The road to SwitzerlandThe World Grand Finale
Winners perform live in Lugano, Switzerland, at the Lugano Music Festival — 13–14 February 2027.
€5,000 Grand Prix for the World Final winner
Live gala concert
Perform on a prestigious stage at the Lugano Music Festival.
Swiss TV & worldwide streaming
The finale is broadcast on Swiss television and streamed around the world.
Producers' round table
Meet producers from around the world, gathered in one room.
Contract opportunities
A path to professional contracts in Switzerland and beyond.
200+ scholarships awarded to musicians worldwide in previous editions.
Why this competition
Hundreds of contests exist. Few are built like this.
Not another certificate mill. Every part of the competition is designed to actually move your music forward — from who hears you to what happens after.
Enter the competitionA jury that opens doors
Your recording is heard by Metropolitan Opera, Sanremo and international festival artists — not anonymous reviewers.
Compete from anywhere
Fully online. Record your performance and submit it — no travel, no costly trip, no barrier to the world stage.
Feedback that makes you grow
Every entrant receives personal written notes from the jury. Most competitions send only a score — we help you improve.
Outcomes, not just a diploma
Real concerts, scholarships, masterclasses and management — a launchpad for your career, not a PDF certificate.
The jury
Heard by musicians who have lived the stage
Hristina Botvinovska
Every musician deserves a stage and a fair, expert ear. We built this competition to find real talent wherever it lives — and to open the doors that turn a performance into a career.
President of Art Holding Swiss · Producer · International event organiser
Switzerland
Owner of the “Swiss Music Competition” & “Lugano Music Festival” trademarks
The panel
Maestro Michele Pattuzzi
President, Ceresio Estate Lugano Festival · Conductor
Switzerland
Jaime Mansilla
Violinist · Concertmaster
USA
Valentin Peichinov
Metropolitan Opera Principal Artist · Vocal Coach
USA
Maestro Tian Jiang
Concert Pianist · Master Piano Teacher
USA
Maestro Enzo Campagnoli
Conductor · Vocal Coach · Joseba Academy
Italy
Ciro Imperato
Director of Producing · CEO, Tilt Corporate & Tilt Music Production
Italy
How it works
Two ways to enter — we guide you from there
Clear and guided. Choose how to secure your place — then a real person walks you through every step after payment.
Pay in full
One payment — your entry is complete and your place locked in.
Choose your categoryReserve — 25 CHF today
Secure your spot now; pay the balance & send your video before the deadline.
Reserve your placeBoth options register you for the competition.
See exactly what happens after you payWhat happens after payment
- 1
You're registered — instantly
A confirmation email lands in your inbox and your name joins the official participant list right away.
- 2
A manager contacts you personally
Within 24 hours, a member of our team reaches out on WhatsApp or by email and guides you through every step. You're never left on your own.
- 3
Send your performance
Email a video or a link to artholdingswiss@gmail.com — whatever is easiest for you — any time before the deadline.
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Results & prizes
The international jury reviews every entry remotely. Results on 16 August; prizes paid by bank transfer.
Official & trademark-protected
The Swiss Music Competition is a registered trademark — Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property No. 822993 and WIPO International No. 1901223 (protected in the European Union). Organised by Art Holding Swiss Ltd, Lugano, Switzerland.
Good to know
Questions, answered
It's fully online — no travel required. You choose your category, pay your entry fee, and then send us your performance video by email. An international jury reviews every entry remotely, so you can take part from anywhere in the world.
Choose your category to see the exact fee, complete a short entry form (your details and programme), then pay securely online via Stripe — in full, or reserve your place with a 25 CHF deposit. You can add your performance video link now or send it later.
You're registered right away and receive a confirmation email. A manager from our team then personally contacts you — by WhatsApp or email — and guides you through every step, including how to send your video. You're never left on your own.
After your entry is confirmed, simply email your video to artholdingswiss@gmail.com — as a file or a link (YouTube, Google Drive, or any service you prefer), whatever is easiest for you. One continuous video of your performance is all we need, and you can send it any time before the deadline.
You can enter now while places remain. Results are announced on 16 August 2026.
Yes. Complete a separate entry for each category or piece you'd like to present.