• Qualification
• Designated Piece
• Registration Fee

1. The Nanyang International Music Competition is an international competition, and all who meet the requirements may register to participate.

2. Registration and online competition dates:

Preliminary Round

• Registration Period: May 15, 2026 – June 27, 2026 (11:59 PM)

• Video Submission Deadline: June 27, 2026 (11:59 PM)

• Announcement of Results: July 1, 2026

Final Round

• Registration Period: July 2, 2026 – August 2, 2026 (11:59 PM)

• Video Submission Deadline: August 2 , 2026 (11:59 PM)

• Announcement of Results: August 10, 2026

3. Repertoire Selection:

 -  Memorisation is mandatory (use of score is not allowed), except for the ensemble and orchestra category.          

 - Participants must select two pieces for performance: One from the Traditional Repertoire list and one from the Contemporary Repertoire list

 - Concertos must be presented with accompaniment

 - Participants must attach a PDF score of their chosen work when registering. The file name should include: (1) Participant's name; (2) Participant's category. 

 - The organiser reserves the right to disqualify any participant who does not adhere to competition rules.

4. Video Recording Requirements:

 - Participants must upload an unedited, high-definition video.

 - The video must be recorded horizontally.

 - The video must be at least 1080p.

 - Participant's face, hands and instrument must be clearly visible throughout the video; recording position should not be too close or too far. The recording environment must remain quiet throughout. There is no need to announce your name or piece title. You need not bow for the performance as well - you may perform the pieces once the recording has started.  

 - The video can be recorded using a mobile phone or video recorder.

 - The video must be recorded within 6 months of the registration period.

 - The video must have synchronised sound and image; editing is not allowed.

 -  Video submitted must be saved in .mov or .mp4 file format. File naming format: Registered Competitor’s Name_Entry Number_Instrument

 - The video must not exceed 3000MB.

5. The competition organising committee will invite notable music professors and artists from Singapore, China, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Chinese Taiwan to serve as judges. 

6. Participants are not allowed to contact any judges during the competition. Participants who flout this rule will be disqualified from the competition and all awards and prizes will be rescinded.  

7. The order in which the competition videos will be played will be determined by the organiser through an automated ballot. The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the order of the competition. 

8. After the registration closes, all the video submissions from participants in the same category will be edited and combined into one video. During the competition period, this combined video will be broadcast online, and the judges will review and score the performances in real-time.

9. The organizer reserves the right to retain and use the videos submitted by the competitor for the competition. The videos submitted by the competitors will be uploaded onto the organizer's website and relevant media channels permanently. 

10. The organiser reserves the right to record (including video files) during the competition activities without offering compensation to participants or soliciting their consent. This recording may be used for broadcast and publicity purposes with copyright of the recorded content belonging to the organiser. 

11. All decisions made by the judges are final, no appeals will be entertained.

12. The judges reserve the right not to grant any award. 

13. By registering, participants agree to the terms and conditions of the competition, which are governed by the registration details published on the official website. Participants must strictly follow the registration process and regulations. Violations will be handled according to the regulations and may result in disqualification. Participants are advised to carefully read and fully understand all information to ensure fair and impartial participation in the competition.

The awards are of the follows :

First Prize: $6,000

Second Prize: $3000

Third Prize: $1000

Fourth Prize, Fifth Prize, Sixth Prize: $500 each

(All prices are in SGD) 

The First Prize winner will be invited to hold a Solo Recital at the Lee Foundation Theatre, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in Singapore. 

NAFA will provide the following for the Solo Recital: 

- Piano Accompaiment 

- Flight (Round Trip) 

- Hostel