
MALTA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION 2025
From 21st to 25th April (Live & Online) Deadline 5th April
Venue: De Paule Band Club, Paola
Categories & Programmes:
- Violin -
Baby Category 5 - 6 years old candidates
Free programme up to 5 minutes,
with or without accompaniment
PreCategory 7 - 8 years old candidates
Free programme up to 7 minutes
I Category 9 - 10 years old candidates
Free programme up to 9 minutes
II Category 11 - 12 years old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 11 minutes
III Category 13 - 14 years old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 15 minutes
IV Category 15 - 16 years old candidates
Minimum of 2 different epochs up to 20 minutes
V Category 17 - 18 years old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 25 minutes
VI Category 19 - 24 years old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 35 minutes
Click here to download Application form for Violin
Documents required with this application:
Proof of age:
Birth certificate, Passport or ID card; high resolution portrait photo and proof of payment.
Applicants under the age of 18 the signature of a parent/guardian is required.
Please specify if you need an accompanist
Please submit your application with documents required to:
For Online Competition:
Please make sure that you send your performance as one YouTube link only!
The video can not be older than 6 months.
Please note that the video can not be edited in any way
Please read our terms & conditions
- Viola & Cello -
PreCategory 7 - 8 years old candidates
Free programme up to 7 minutes
I Category 9 - 10 years old candidates
Free programme up to 9 minutes
II Category 11 - 12 years old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 11 minutes
III Category 13 - 14 years old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 15 minutes
IV Category 15 - 16 years old candidates
Minimum of 2 different epochs up to 17 minutes
V Category 17 - 18 years old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 20 minutes
VI Category 19 - 24 years old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 25 minutes
Click here to download Application form for Viola
Click here to download Application form for Cello
Documents required with this application:
Proof of age:
Birth certificate, Passport or ID card; high resolution portrait photo and proof of payment.
Applicants under the age of 18 the signature of a parent/guardian is required.
Please specify if you need an accompanist
Please submit your application with documents required to:
For Online Competition:
Please make sure that you send your performance as one YouTube link only!
The video can not be older than 6 months.
Please note that the video can not be edited in any way
Please read our terms & conditions
- Double Bass -
PreCategory 11 - 12 years old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 11 minutes
I Category 13 - 14 years old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 15 minutes
II Category 15 - 16 years old candidates
Minimum of 2 different epochs up to 17 minutes
III Category 17 - 18 years old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 20 minutes
IV Category 19 - 24 years old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 25 minutes
Click here to download Application form for Double Bass
Documents required with this application:
Proof of age:
Birth certificate, Passport or ID card; high resolution portrait photo and proof of payment.
Applicants under the age of 18 the signature of a parent/guardian is required.
Please specify if you need an accompanist
Please submit your application with documents required to:
For Online Competition:
Please make sure that you send your performance as one YouTube link only!
The video can not be older than 6 months.
Please note that the video can not be edited in any way
Please read our terms & conditions
AWARDS
- Violin, Viola & Cello -
Laureate* Prize - Baby, PreCat, I & II Category -
- free participation at
Malta International Music Competition 2026
Laureate Prize - III and IV Category -
- free participation at Masterclass 2026 (Organised by MPA)
Laureate Prize V and VI Category -
Recital in Tiggiano (Italy) - 2026
First Prize - from 95 to 99,99 points
Second Prize - from 90 to 94,99 points
Third Prize - from 85 to 89,99 points
Certificate of participation - less than 85 points
Award for the most successful professor
Baby, PreCar, I & II Category:
The number of prizes is unlimited.
III and IV Category:
- 3 First Prizes
- 4 Second Prizes
- 5 Third Prizes
V and VI Category:
- 1 First Prize
- 2 Second Prizes
- 3 Third Prizes
Laureate* Prize - Participant with 100 Points
- Double Bass -
Laureate* Prize - PreCat & I Category -
- free participation at
Malta International Music Competition 2026
Laureate Prize - II and III Category -
- free participation at Masterclass 2026 (Organised by MPA)
Laureate Prize IV Category -
Recital in Tiggiano (Italy) - 2026
First Prize - from 95 to 99,99 points
Second Prize - from 90 to 94,99 points
Third Prize - from 85 to 89,99 points
Certificate of participation - less than 85 points
Award for the most successful professor
PreCat & I Category:
The number of prizes is unlimited.
II and III Category:
- 3 First Prizes
- 4 Second Prizes
- 5 Third Prizes
IV Category:
- 1 First Prize
- 2 Second Prizes
- 3 Third Prizes
Laureate* Prize - Participant with 100 Points