Swiss MusicCompetition
15th Edition · International · Online
Record your performance, play for a world-class jury, and take your place on the world stage.
50,000 CHF prize fund·10 concerts·career start-up
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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.
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.
Laureates
The musicians who took the stage
Real performers, awarded across every category and corner of the world.
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.
Categories & entry fees
Find your category
From a child’s first recital to a pre-professional soloist. The fee is shown up front, with no surprises at checkout.
Places in every category are limited. Entries close on the deadline or once a category is full.
Piccole Mani · A
Youngest performers, first steps on stage
Piccole Mani · B
Children building their repertoire
Piccole Mani · C
Advancing young musicians
Category D
Junior soloists and ensembles
Category E
Senior and pre-professional soloists
Solo Singing
Classical, opera, jazz and modern voice
Chamber Music / Bands
Duos, trios, quartets and bands
Choirs
School and community choirs
Open to all disciplines
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
How it works
Three steps to the stage
Choose your category
Pick the category that fits your age, level and discipline. The entry fee is shown right away.
Submit your recording
Record a single performance and paste the YouTube or Google Drive link into the form.
Confirm and pay
Complete payment securely online. The international jury reviews every entry remotely.
In their words
Lives the competition has changed
My daughter recorded her sonata on the old upright in our living room, certain no one would ever hear it. Three weeks later she played that same piece on a stage in Lugano. The jury's written notes meant more to her than any medal.
Elena M.
Mother of a young pianist · Poland
I almost didn't submit. I am so glad I did. The masterclass I won changed the way I practice every single day.Category E · 1st Prize
Daniil K.
Pianist, 16 · Ukraine
I quit music at nineteen. At forty-one I entered the amateur section just to prove I still could. I left with a scholarship and my evenings back at the piano.Amateur Section · Laureate
Marc R.
Amateur musician · France
Singing to a camera in my bedroom felt strange, until the results came. Real jurors, real feedback, a real invitation to perform. Nothing about it felt small.Solo Singing · 2nd Prize
Sofía L.
Soprano · Spain
We are a duo from two different countries who met online. This was the first stage that took us seriously. Now we tour together.Chamber Music · 1st Prize
The Lindgren Duo
Violin & piano · Sweden / Italy
Enter the competition
Take your place on the world stage
One short form. Submit before 20 May 2026 and play for a jury that can change the course of your music.
- Open to musicians worldwide, every level
- Judged remotely by an international jury
- Scholarships, concerts and masterclasses
- Results announced 8 June 2026
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.
Good to know
Questions, answered
You record your performance and submit a link to the video. The international jury evaluates every entry remotely, so you can take part from anywhere in the world.
Applications close on 20 May 2026. Results are announced on 8 June 2026.
A single continuous video of your performance, uploaded to YouTube or Google Drive. Paste the link into the application form. Make sure the link is public or shared.
The fee depends on your category and is shown before you confirm. Payment is completed securely online at the end of the application.
Yes. Submit a separate application for each category or piece you wish to present.