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Mozart International Music Competition UK
Concorso Musicale Internazionale Mozart Regno Unito | 英國莫札特國際音樂大賽 | 英国モーツァルト国際音楽コンクール | Concurso Internacional de Música Mozart del Reino Unido | 영국 모차르트 국제 음악 콩쿠르 |
FAQs
The competition is open to musicians of all backgrounds, including instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, conductors, and ensembles. There are no nationality restrictions, and participants of all experience levels—whether professional, self-taught, or students—are welcome. Each category has specific eligibility criteria, so please check the categories descriptions to find the best fit for your submission.
Submitting your entry is easy and completed in four steps:
Prepare Your Video / Audio Link Performers: Upload a video to YouTube, Google Drive, or any streaming platform. Composers: Submit an audio file or a video link of your work. Small files can also be emailed after submission.
Fill in the Online Submission Form Select multiple categories if desired (additional fee applies). If you’d like to be featured in the winner's poster, upload a high-quality personal photo.
Complete the Payment After submission, a payment popup window will appear. Choose your preferred payment method and complete the transaction. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful payment (check your spam folder if necessary).
Wait for Results! Your submission is now complete! Stay tuned for Results Day. 🎶
All musical styles are welcome in age categories. However, for period-specific categories (e.g., Baroque, Classical, Romantic), only pieces relevant to those eras are eligible. Composers can submit works in any style.
Yes, you can compile multiple short pieces into a single video, and pauses between pieces are allowed. If entering multiple categories, you can submit multiple links in the application form, separating them with a comma (",").
Yes, you may submit one or more movements of a multi-movement work.
Upload your video to YouTube, Vimeo, Youku, or any streaming platform where it can be publicly viewed. Then, submit the video link in the online application form. If needed, you can submit the form first and email the video link before the deadline.
Yes, but if you submit a longer video, only the first x (according to categories) minutes of it will be used for the competition.
Camera angle changes are allowed.
Yes, if a live accompanist is unavailable, you can use a pre-recorded audio track.
No, conductors may submit videos conducting orchestras, choirs, ensembles, or small groups. The key is to demonstrate conducting abilities, regardless of ensemble size.
Yes, compositions may be performed by other musicians, and computer-generated soundtracks are also accepted.
The competition awards four levels of achievement based on final scores:
Master Prize Winner (97-100 points)
Absolute First Prize Winner (91-96 points)
First Prize Winner (85-90 points)
Second Prize Winner (80-84 points)
Participants scoring below 80 points will receive an e-certificate of participation.
For full awards information, please read our awards section.
The competition operates under the WOMCO system and uses the WOMCO adjudication system. In each competition, the organizing committee, in accordance with the scheduled agenda, extends invitations to one or more judges from the jury list to participate in the scoring process.
Key qualities and evaluation criteria that are valued: 1. Technique/Character/Rhythm/Maturity (Any of these applicable aspects): Depending on the candidate's specific major or instrument, evaluate the relevant aspects of the candidate's technique, maturity, musical character, and control of tempo and rhythm in their submissions. 2. Musicianship/Expressiveness/Presentation/Creativity (Any of these applicable aspects): Depending on the candidate's area of specialty, evaluate the relevant aspects of the candidate's musical interpretation skills, expressiveness, ability to engage and captivate the audience, and the creativity in their submissions. For information about our competition system and evaluation criteria, please click here to read.
After online application form submission, a payment popup window will appear. Choose your preferred payment method and complete the transaction. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful payment (check your spam folder if necessary).
After Results Day, the winners' names will be updated on our website. You will also receive an email with your e-certificate and winner poster within two weeks. Please remember to check your spam folder as well.
Once the results are published, you may visit our order page to place your order. Since your name will be displayed on the items, our staff will prepare them individually, which usually takes up to one month. Once ready, we will ship your order to any country using Royal Mail International Tracked Service. You will receive a tracking number and link once the package is dispatched. After dispatch, delivery times are beyond our control. You should monitor the tracking link regularly and contact your local customs office if any import taxes apply. Delivery typically takes 1-2 months, depending on your location and customs processing.
The WOMCO World Online Music Competitions Organization operates as an independent entity, free from affiliations with advertisers, magazines, trade associations, ad clubs, or external influences. WOMCO’s mission is to provide fair and accessible international competitions for all musicians, ensuring that participants—regardless of background or status—have the opportunity to gain recognition on a global stage.