Rules and Regulations

* The competition is open to musicians of all ages and nationalities.

* The repertoire can be freely chosen. 

* The length of the performance in the video link is not limited. There is no minimum duration. If the recordings are short, they can be included in a single video link.
* The age of the applicant on August 31, 2024, will be taken into account when dividing into age groups.

* All the names of the winners will be published on our website on the dates mentioned in the announcement and on social media channels
* The official results will be on September 9,  2024, on our website and our social media Addressee.

* In each category, the jury awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, special jury prizes and special mentions according to the participant's score.

* When making the payment, it is imperative to indicate the full NAME of the participant and the desired which INSTRUMENT competition.

* The recording shall be taken by one camera, showing the face and hands of the musician.

* The video link should be provided directly at the time of registration, be can also be via email up until the registration deadline for the specific competition.

* By registering, participants allow the organizer to freely dispose of the photo, audio and video recordings submitted to the competition for documentation and public relations on its website and social media.

* The judgment of the jury is final.
* Due to delays in the evaluation process by the competition jury committee, the organization reserves the right to change the dates provided for the announcement of the results.

* All award-winning participants will receive a certificate of achievement via email.
* Printed certificates can be sent by post upon request (additional ordering and shipping costs)

* All winners will be presented on the official website of the online competition, as well as on the social media of the competition organization.
    (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube).

* Participants who have not received an award can request a certificate of participation by email. The certificate can be sent electronically for 23 euros.

* Teachers and accompanying persons can also receive certificates on request. It can be sent electronically for 23 euros.

* By participating in the competition, the participants agree to the possible publication and popularization of the submitted recordings and photos for advertising purposes. The organizers of the competition reserve the right to edit and crop photos of participants for publication (advertising) on the Internet.

* Once the application fee is paid it cannot be refunded under any circumstances and candidates agree to the terms and conditions of the competition. 
 

Prize

* In each category, the jury awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, special jury prizes, and special mentions based on the participant's score.

* One winner selected by the jury members from all categories will be awarded the Grand Prize.

* The Grand Prix Prize winner will receive a live performance opportunity at the Mozarthaus Vienna Concert Hall, along with a professional audio and video recording of the performance.

 

Composition
* The composition must be written for a solo, duo, trio, quartet, or quintet and can include any classical instrument and any voice.
* Submissions should include both an MP3 recording and a PDF score. The recording can be live or MIDI.
* There is no minimum length requirement for the composition.
* The Grand Prix Prize-winning composition will be performed by musicians from the Wiener Stadtorchester at the Mozarthaus Concert Saal. Additionally, the winner will receive a professional audio and video recording of the performance.
 

Category and registration fee
   A participation fee is 35 € for Solo

* Age category A:  18 years old and above 

* Age category B:  14 - 17 years old
* Age category C:  10 - 13 years old
* Age category D: up to 9 years old

- Chamber Music: (on any ensemble configuration any instruments per musician with no age limit) participation fee 25€)
- Composition: (The registration fee is 35 € per composition, with no age limit)

Application
Candidates will need the following documents to register
1- Application form  >>> APPLY!

2- Passport or ID copy (with photo)

3- Biography (in English)

4- Artistic photo (with the name of the photographer)

5- Video links / for composition PDF Score and MP3 audio file.
6- Proof of payment of the participation fee via bank, Revolut, Wise or PayPal transfer. (If you are unable to pay with PayPal in your country, please contact us for an alternative transfer fee.) 

Please send All documents for submission before September 30, 2024, an e-mail to culturempcompetition@gmail.com  or  APPLY!
 

Payment
*The participation fee is 35 €.
*The participation fee for the Chamber Music per musician is 25 €.

 

via PayPal: (Please don’t forget! PAYPAL transfer charges are to be covered by the applicant)    

PayPal.Me: www.paypal.me/CultureMeetingPoint    PayPal account: verein.culturemeetingpoint@gmail.com

via Revolut transfer to Revolut.Me:  https://revolut.me/culturemp

vie bank account: (all transfer and bank charges are to be covered by the applicant)    

Bank: Bank Austria UniCredit    

Name: Culture Meeting Point    

IBAN: AT96 1200 0006 0177 8103    

Bank Code (BIC/SWIFT): BKAUATWW    

Address: UniCredit Bank Austria AG Rothschildplatz 1, A-1020 Vienna/AUSTRIA

The 4Seasons Vienna International Musician Competition Competition respects the rights and privacy of all and does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, nationality, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.