* WINNERS’ CONCERT AT MUSIKVEREIN VIENNA WITH WIENER STADTORCHESTER.
* The contest is open to musicians of all nationalities.
* Free Repertoire.
CATEGORIES
A) Voice Women (all voice types)
B) Voice Men (all voice types)
C) Keys (Piano, Accordion)
D) Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar, Harp)
E) Winds (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Saxophone)
F) Percussion
G) Conductor
H) Chamber Music
I) Composition
GENERAL RULES
* Winners’ Concert at MUSIKVEREIN Vienna with Wiener Stadtorchester.
* The contest is open to musicians and composers of all nationalities
* No age limit
* Free Repertoire
* All participants will provide publicly accessible video links to YouTube
* 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 recording shall be taken by one camera, showing the face and hands of the musician.
* The official results will be announced in November 2024 at www.newyearscompetition.org
COMPOSITION
* Chamber and Orchestra Composition Competition
* Format: Submissions must include a PDF score and an MP3 recording, which may be a live or MIDI rendition of the composition.
* Sheet Music Format: All sheet music should be in A4 PDF format and submitted by November 10, 2024.
* Length: Works may be up to a maximum of 15 minutes in duration; there is no minimum length requirement.
* Instrumentation: Compositions must be written for chamber or orchestral ensemble, incorporating any classical instruments and/or voice.
* The First Prize-winning composition will be performed live by the Wiener Stadtorchester (Vienna City Orchestra) at the Musikverein Vienna.
* A audio and video recording of the winning performance will be provided to the First Prize winner.
* All prize-winning participants are invited to attend the concert and award ceremony. Travel, accommodation, and all associated costs are the responsibility of the participants.
REGISTRATION
* A copy of your ID card or passport
* A high-definition color photograph
* A biography in English (max. 200 words)
* Participants apply with a YouTube link. There is no minimum time limit.
* Registration fees: For soloists & conductors € 125. For chamber music (per musician) € 75.
* Registration fee for composers € 75 (per composition).
* Proof of registration fee payment transfer via bank, PayPal (here) Wise, or Revolut (here).
* The application fee via bank payment (plus the banking fee) is due in full, and will not be refunded by the competition board.
Payment must be made via bank transfer to:
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, 1020 Vienna/AUSTRIA
or
via Revolut transfer to
Revolut.Me: https://revolut.me/culturemp
or
Payment must be made via PayPal transfer to:
PayPal.Me:www.paypal.me/CultureMeetingPoint
PayPal account: verein.culturemeetingpoint@gmail.com
AWARDS -​ Prize (for each category)
* Each 1st prize winner will have the opportunity to perform with the WIENER STADTORCHESTER at MUSIKVEREIN Vienna.
* In each category, first, second, and third-place winners will receive special certificates and Honorable Mention awards will also be presented. Furthermore, special certificates will be given to young talents.
* In addition, surprise souvenirs will be presented to each award winner who attends the award ceremony as a souvenir of Vienna.
* A marketing campaign and publicity will be conducted to promote the Vienna concert and enhance the winners’ careers.
* 1st prize: Live performance at Musikverein Vienna with Wiener Stadtorchester + certificate + professional photo shoot, audio and video recording at the concert and award ceremony + surprise souvenirs.
* 2nd prize: Invitation to the award ceremony at Musikverein Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot, audio and video recording at the concert and award ceremony + surprise souvenirs.
* 3rd prize: Invitation to the award ceremony at Musikverein Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot, audio and video recording at the concert and award ceremony + surprise souvenirs.
Special prizes:
- Wiener Klassik Prize: Invitation to the award ceremony at Musikverein Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot, audio and video recording at the concert and award ceremony + surprise souvenirs.
- Special Jury Prize: Invitation to the award ceremony at Musikverein Vienna + certificate + certificate + professional photo shoot, audio and video recording at the concert and award ceremony + surprise souvenirs.
- Honourable Mentions: Invitation to the award ceremony at Musikverein Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot, audio and video recording at the concert and award ceremony + surprise souvenirs.
- Young Talent Prizes: Invitation to the award ceremony at Musikverein Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot, audio and video recording at the concert and award ceremony + surprise souvenirs.
- Junior Talent Prizes: Invitation to the award ceremony at Musikverein Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot, audio and video recording at the concert and award ceremony + surprise souvenirs.
RULES
* Only one participant will be awarded as the winner in each category (“A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” “E,” “F,” “G”, “H”, "I"). In exceptional cases where candidates receive the same score, multiple winners may be awarded.
* The 1st prize winners will have to performance to perform with the WIENER STADTORCHESTER at MUSIKVEREIN Vienna, following the aforementioned rules.
* Travel and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the winners.
* The jury’s decisions are final and not subject to appeal. The judges are not obliged to provide explanations for their decisions.
* 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 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 November 2024, on our website (www.newyearscompetition.com) and our social media Addressee.
Facebook - Instagram
* All participants who have been awarded a prize in the competition are invited to the concert and award ceremony. They are responsible for their accommodation, transportation, and all related expenses.
* Participants who did not receive an award may request a certificate of participation, which can be provided electronically via email for a fee of 25 euros.
* Upon request, teachers and musical accompanying persons can also receive certificates, which can be provided electronically via email for a fee of 25 euros.
* By submitting their application (including all documents and competition fees), candidates indicate their acceptance of all these rules.
VNYC International Music Competition respects the rights and privacy of all and does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, nationality, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
Organization:
“VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT” International Music Competition
Diefenbachgasse 54/2c+d, A-1150 Vienna - Austria
Email: newyearscompetition@gmail.com
