Online Music Competition
The North International Music Competition is an online music competition for musicians around the world.
We want to encourage more young musicians to perform and grow. A competition can offer many benefits to our participants and provide a platform where they can feel comfortable competing. We hope that this will help developing a confidence and help musicians realize their dreams and potential. Our purpose is to discover artists of outstanding personality and provide awards which can help to launch international careers.
The aim of this competition is to find performers with a strong artistic personality and stage presence. The emphasis is therefore not on the purely technical aspect of the performance, but also on the artistic charisma of the performer.
The North International Music Competition Spring Season of 2024 is now OPEN! Applications are open until the 21st of April 2024.
“The North International Music Competition is a great opportunity for young musicians to develop their skills as performers already at the early stage of their careers. Making music at the highest professional level is not an easy task. Let this wonderful event encourage you for a life-long mission of being passionated and successful professional performers!”
Victoria Borisova-Ollas
Composer
Winner of several National and International Awards
Member of the Board of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music
The First Grand Prize Winner Of The North International Music Competition:
Iwona Semla – Vocal
Iwona stands out in this competition with her thoughtful and skilled approach. Her performance demonstrates a clear understanding of the music and the composition, delivered with a refined vocal technique. Iwona’s commitment to her art is reflected in her careful interpretation, showcasing her as a dedicated and talented musician.
Participated in XI Category – Vocal.
Watch Iwona Semla perform “Agitata da due venti” by A.Vivaldi
The Second Grand Prize Winner Of The North International Music Competition:
Shaw Edwards – Cello
Shaw stands out as a cellist in his age category with a distinctive blend of technical skill and expressive depth. His performances are marked by a sensitive understanding of the music, demonstrating a maturity and insight beyond his years. Shaw’s approach to the cello is both precise and passionate, allowing him to convey the nuances of each composition with clarity and emotion.
Participated in VI Category – Cello.
Watch Shaw Edwards perform Cello Concerto No. 1, 1st movement by G. Bacewicz
The Third Grand Prize Winner Of The North International Music Competition:
Brendan Li – Piano
Brendan Li impresses as a young pianist with his skillful and emotive rendition of a Beethoven sonata. Demonstrating both a technical and a mature grasp of the piece, Brendan brings vitality and depth to this classic composition. His performance is a testament to his dedication and talent, marking him as a promising musician.
Participated in III Category – Piano.
Watch Brendan Li perform Sonata Pathetique Op. 13, 1st Movement by L. Beethoven
Recent Posts
In January 2024, the IV International Young Stars Music Festival was held, in which the North International Music Competition was assisting in.
From January 18 to 21, 2024, the annual music festival was held in Bursa, Turkey.
The festival is organized by the Academy of Elena Cekic together with the Municipality of Bursa, and included a music competition, master classes as well as concerts.
The North International Music Competition awarded special prizes to our partner ASDAN China
Mingyang Ma
Moyan Lin
Three contestants who won first prize in the 2023 Spring edition has received special prizes and souvenirs. These contestants were submitted by our partner ASDAN China who currently cooperates with top international educational organizations and prestigious universities across the world, with the aim of introducing high quality education resources on subjects such as business, economics, mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, information science, biology, leadership, social studies and art into China.
Moyan Lin: III Category – VocalXuehui Lyu: IV Category – Vocal
Mingyang Ma: V Category – Vocal
The North International Music Competition awarded prizes at "The X International Music Festival of The Stockholm International Music Competition" which was held in Stockholm in June 2023
The Stockholm International Music Competition is a yearly event for children and adults who are passionate about classical music. Since its launch, the competition has attracted young musicians from more than 40 countries.
Several children received special prizes from the North International Music Competition:
Angelina Wang – Piano
Maria Emeltchenko – Violin
Manisika Madelyn Alam – Violin
Yufeng Pan – Piano
Xiao Yi Vincent Wang – Piano
Yang Sun – Piano
The North International Music Competition winners participated at the annual music festival in Bursa, Turkey 2023
From March 3 to March 5, 2023, the annual music festival was held in Bursa, Turkey.
The festival is organized by the Academy of Elena Cekic together with the Municipality of Bursa, and included a music competition, master classes as well as charity concerts to help children affected by the earthquake and a gala concert.
This year, about 500 children and professional musicians took part in the festival and among the participants of the festival were the winners of “The North International Music Competition”.
5 participants of the festival in Turkey were awarded with special prizes by “The North International Music Competition”.
Atakan Atasoy & Yağmur Tümer
Mehmet Yağız Beyhan
Ali Keskin
Çinara Manaflı
The North International Music Competition awarded prizes at "The Piano Stars International Piano Festival 2022" in Bursa, Turkey
