MALTA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION 2026
From 21st to 25th April (Live & Online)
Application deadline 6th March
Venue: St. Philip's Church, Senglea
Performing date: 9th April
Winners concert: 12th April @6pm
Categories & Programmes:
- Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Trumpet -
PreCategory 7 - 8 year - old candidates
Free programme up to 7 minutes
I Category 9 - 10 year - old candidates
Free programme up to 9 minutes
II Category 11 - 12 year - old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 11 minutes
III Category 13 - 14 year - old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 15 minutes
IV Category 15 - 16 year - old candidates
Minimum of 2 different epochs up to 17 minutes
V Category 17 - 18 year - old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 20 minutes
VI Category 19 - 24 year - old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 25 minutes
Click here to download Application form for Flute
Click here to download Application form for Clarinet
Click here to download Application form for Saxophone
Click here to download Application form for Oboe
Click here to download Application form for Trumpet
Documents required with this application:
Proof of age: Birth certificate, Passport or ID card
High resolution portrait photo and proof of payment.
For applicants under the age of 18 the signature of a parent/guardian is required.
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
Fees:
PreCat, I & II Category - 50 euros
III & IV Category - 60 euros
V & VI Category - 70 euros
To pay for your Category click here >
- Bassoon -
PreCategory 11 - 12year - old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 11 minutes
I Category 13 - 14 year - old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 15 minutes
II Category 15 - 16 year - old candidates
Minimum of 2 different epochs up to 17 minutes
III Category 17 - 18 year - old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 20 minutes
IV Category 19 - 24 year - old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 25 minutes
Click here to download Application form for Bassoon
Documents required with this application:
Proof of age: Birth certificate, Passport or ID card
High resolution portrait photo and proof of payment.
For applicants under the age of 18 the signature of a parent/guardian is required.
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
Fees:
PreCat & I Category - 50 euros
II & III Category - 60 euros
IV Category - 70 euros
To pay for your Category click here >
- Trombone, French Horn -
PreCategory 9 - 10 year - old candidates
Free programme up to 9 minutes
I Category 11 - 12 year - old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 11 minutes
II Category 13 - 14 year - old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 15 minutes
III Category 15 - 16 year - old candidates
Minimum of 2 different epochs up to 17 minutes
IV Category 17 - 18 year - old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 20 minutes
V Category 19 - 24 year - old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 25 minutes
Click here to download Application form for Trombone
Click here to download Application form for French Horn
Documents required with this application:
Proof of age: Birth certificate, Passport or ID card
High resolution portrait photo and proof of payment.
For applicants under the age of 18 the signature of a parent/guardian is required.
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
Fees:
PreCat & I Category - 50 euros
II & III Category - 60 euros
IV & V Category - 70 euros
To pay for your Category click here >
AWARDS
- Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone & Trumpet -
Laureate* Prize - PreCat, I, II and Category -
- free participation at
Malta International Music Competition 2027
Laureate Prize - III and IV Category -
- free participation at Masterclass 2027 (Organised by MPA)
Laureate Prize - V and VI Category -
- Recital at Malta Piano Academy Concert Season 2027
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
Award for the youngest participant
Award for the best performance of contemporary piece
PreCat 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
- Bassoon -
Laureate* Prize - PreCat, I & II Category -
- free participation at
Malta International Music Competition 2027
Laureate Prize - III Category -
- free participation at Masterclass 2027 (Organised by MPA)
Laureate Prize - IV Category -
- Recital at Malta Piano Academy Concert Season 2027
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
Award for the youngest participant
Award for the best performance of contemporary piece
PreCat I & II Category:
The number of prizes is unlimited.
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
- Trombone & French Horn -
Laureate* Prize - PreCat I & II Category -
- free participation at
Malta International Music Competition 2027
Laureate Prize - III and IV Category -
- free participation at Masterclass 2027 (Organised by MPA)
Laureate Prize - V Category -
- Recital at Malta Piano Academy Concert Season 2027
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
Award for the youngest participant
Award for the best performance of contemporary piece
PreCat, I & II Category:
The number of prizes is unlimited.
III & IV Category:
- 3 First Prizes
- 4 Second Prizes
- 5 Third Prizes
V Category:
- 1 First Prize
- 2 Second Prizes
- 3 Third Prizes
Laureate* Prize - Participant with 100 Points