Inspiring Confidence,
2025 Inaugural Edition
2025年首屆比賽 Celebrating the Journey,
Not Just the Finish Line APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 JUNE 2025 Summer Edition 
Serious, Fair & Respectful Evaluation
This competition is about celebrating dedication and passion towards music performance. We take your age, duration of study, and level of repertoire into account when evaluating. A 7-year-old who has studied for one year will not be unfairly compared to a child prodigy with five years of training. We are not searching for stunning virtuosity. Instead, we recognize:
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Our Mission The mission of this competition is to inspire and support developing musicians — particularly those who are dedicated, learning at an examination level, and growing steadily on their musical journey. We welcome:
We believe that musical growth deserves recognition, not only at the level of virtuosity but at every meaningful step along the way. Whether you're in your first few years of lessons or preparing for your Grade 8 exam, your effort, dedication, and love for music matter. 
Free Repertoire Choice Participants are welcome to perform pieces from any of the world’s major music examination systems, or a piece that reflects their current performance level. We proudly accept repertoire from:
* We also welcome appropriate non-exam repertoire of a similar level. 
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Why Our Competition Exists
- We believe every dedicated student and aspiring performer deserves the opportunity to feel proud, be heard, and continue growing.
- This competition celebrates the effort behind the music, the courage to step on stage, and the joy of sharing one’s artistic journey.
- Because music isn’t just for those already at the pinnacle — it’s for those committed to becoming better.
A Thoughtfully Integrated Model: Where Examination Meets Performance
This competition presents a pioneering format — the first of its kind — that intelligently bridges the world of music examinations and competitive performance.
Rather than treating examination and competition as separate paths, we offer a seamlessly integrated experience that respects the structure and pedagogical intent of graded music education, while embracing the spirit of artistic presentation, personal interpretation, and public recognition.
Through this model, we:
A Bridge Between the Studio and the Stage
This competition is designed as a stepping stone — a space where students can transition from the structured goals of music examinations to the more expressive and performative demands of the concert platform.
It offers:
This competition presents a pioneering format — the first of its kind — that intelligently bridges the world of music examinations and competitive performance.
Rather than treating examination and competition as separate paths, we offer a seamlessly integrated experience that respects the structure and pedagogical intent of graded music education, while embracing the spirit of artistic presentation, personal interpretation, and public recognition.
Through this model, we:
- Recognize students working within examination systems (e.g. RCM, ABRSM, Trinity, CCOM, etc.)
- Welcome amateur musicians who learn for personal growth and enjoyment
- Assess each performance in context, based on level, age, and years of study — just as a responsible examiner would
- Celebrate musical individuality, as a competition should
A Bridge Between the Studio and the Stage
This competition is designed as a stepping stone — a space where students can transition from the structured goals of music examinations to the more expressive and performative demands of the concert platform.
It offers:
- The structure and clarity of level-based evaluation grounded in real educational progress
- The excitement and recognition of public performance
- A nurturing yet discerning environment where students are neither pressured by perfectionism nor overlooked for being in development
- Build performance confidence
- Receive meaningful recognition
- Prepare for more advanced musical opportunities in the future
Affiliated Competition
This competition is proud to be a sister event under the umbrella of the Global Federation of International Music Competitions — an internationally respected organization that oversees a network of high-standard music competitions and examination boards worldwide.
As part of a federation that includes 12 well-established competitions and examination platforms, we uphold the same values of integrity, fairness, and artistic encouragement, while offering a welcoming space tailored to developing musicians.
Our affiliation with the Global Federation allows us to maintain high professional standards, ensure credible evaluation, and be part of a wider international community that celebrates musical growth at every level.
