Rules and Regulations

The Global Music Excellence Awards is open to musicians of all nationalities, ages, instruments, and skill levels.

Competition Format

Format: Online. All applicants will be evaluated based on video submissions.

Competition Dates

  • Application Period: August 31 - December 31, 2026
  • Application Deadline: December 31, 2026
  • Results Announcement: January 31, 2027 (published on our website)

Divisions

  • Instrumental Division
  • Vocal Division
  • Composition Division

Categories

  • Young Artist Category: Applicants are required to submit two performance videos.
  • Professional Category: Applicants are required to submit four performance videos.

Additional Information

  • Applicants applying for more than one division must submit separate applications and pay the required fee for each division.
  • Participants in all age groups and divisions may compete in both solo and ensemble categories.
  • Applicants may choose to apply for both the Young Artist Category and the Professional Category.

Age Groups (Solo Division)

Age Group Title
4-6 Years Old Young Musician
7-9 Years Old Rising Star
10-13 Years Old Emerging Artist
14-15 Years Old Young Artist
16-17 Years Old Senior Artist
18 Years and Above Concert Artist

Repertoire Requirements

  1. Participants may perform self-selected repertoire from any composer and any genre.
  2. There is no time limit for the performance.
  3. Memorization is required for the solo division only.
  4. One movement from a large-scale work (e.g., a sonata) will be considered one piece.

Awards

  • 90-100: First Prize. A score of 100/100 will be awarded First Absolute Prize.
  • 80-89: Second Prize
  • 70-79: Third Prize

General Rules

  • The judges' decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
  • Comments and individual scores will not be provided.
  • A panel of judges will evaluate submitted video recordings, and all final decisions will be based solely on these recordings.
  • The Global Music Excellence Awards reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any applicant who:
    • Violates the Competition Rules or policies.
    • Tampers with (or attempts to tamper with) the application process or competition operation.
    • Violates terms of service or general guidelines.
    • Acts in an unsportsmanlike, disruptive, abusive, or harassing manner.

Video Requirements

  • Pieces may be recorded separately or in a single take.
  • The total duration must include pauses between pieces.
  • High-quality video recording is strongly recommended.
  • The camera must remain stationary, and the performer's face and hands must be clearly visible at all times.
  • There is no minimum or maximum time limit for submissions.
  • Videos must be uploaded via Google Drive, YouTube, or Youku.
  • All submitted videos must be recorded within the past 12 months.