The Music Bridge - International Music Competition is organized by the International Art Competitions Alliance (IACA). It was founded in Paris, France. Its main operating branches are located in Italy, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Sweden and China.International Art Competitions Alliance
It is a non-profit organization. Its purpose is to promote world cultural and educational exchange. To this end, the association will organize concerts, master classes, festivals, summer camps, competitions, conferences and extensive cooperation between different music institutions.
Organizers: Aarhus Arts Education Department
Supporters: Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra (Aarhus)
Application period for the invitational competition: January 25, 2025 (inclusive) - February 15, 2025 (inclusive)
Competition results will be announced on March 1, 2025
Organizer: Hajdú–Bihar County Department of Culture and Arts
Organizer: International Art Competitions Alliance IACA
Supporter: Debrecen Symphony Orchestra
Competition format: Online video submission and remote participation
Competition categories:
Solo/Duet - 1 video performance of up to 10 minutes
Small performance (up to 7 people) - 1 video performance of up to 10 minutes
Orchestra and art group (up to 14 people) - 1 video performance of up to 15 minutes
Orchestra and art group (15 people and above) - 1 video performance of up to 20 minutes
Age categories:
Group I – 4 to 7 years old
Group II – 8 to 13 years old
Group III – 14 to 18 years old
Group IV – 19 to 25 years old
Group V – 26 years old and above
Group VI – no age limit
Competition nominations:
Instrumental music (classical instruments, modern instruments, electronic instruments, national instruments of various countries, etc.)
Vocal art (classical, choral, folk, jazz, pop, rock, performance groups, etc.)
Creation and conducting (composition, arrangement, digital music, band conducting, chorus conducting, etc.)
Dance/choreography (ballet, folk dance, folk dance, modern dance, jazz dance, pop dance, contemporary dance, free dance, breakdance, street dance, hip-hop dance, children's dance, sports dance, ballroom dance, etc.)
Competition Rules:
1. The competition and festival will be held in the form of online competition and remote participation.
2. The application period is from March 10, 2025 to April 1, 2025.
3. All applicants who apply in time and pay the registration fee can participate in the online competition and festival.
4. All required information of the performer must be filled in the application form and will be used to issue the award diploma and participation certificate.
5. All video performances selected for the competition will be evaluated on a 10-point scale by an international jury composed of world-renowned cultural and artistic workers.
6. The jury evaluates performance skills and techniques, technology, artistry, originality of performance and costumes, complexity of the repertoire and the matching degree of the selected repertoire with the age and ability of the performer, and overall stage impression.
8. The jury's decision cannot be appealed. The results of the competition will be announced within 10 working days after the application deadline.
Awards:
1. The awards include Grand Prize, Gold Prize, Silver Prize, Bronze Prize and Participation Prize.
2. Conductors, teachers and accompanists will also receive a letter of thanks.
3. International applicants will receive a diploma and a certificate of participation. The electronic version will be sent by email.
4. The Grand Prize winner of each nominated group will receive a cash prize of 500€ and will be invited to participate in the Danish International Grand Music Festival. The festival will be held in Aarhus from October to November 2025.
All participants will receive a diploma + a certificate of thanks (teachers, conductors, accompanists) + a certificate of participation
Entry fees:
Solo/Duet – 50€ per work (all will receive a diploma)
Small performance (up to 7 people) – 100€ per work (all will receive a diploma)
Orchestra and artistic groups (up to 14 people) – 150€ per work (all will receive a diploma)
Orchestra and artistic groups (15 people and more) – 200€ per work (all will receive a diploma)