Open call: 2025 International Petrichor Music Competition

Eligibility

The competition is open to instrumentalists, singers, ensembles, and composers of all ages and nationalities. All musicians are welcome to apply. The Petrichor Artistic Panel and the jurors will carefully review submissions individually and without regard for age, nationality, gender, or musical style.

Instruments

• All instrumentalists and singers are eligible to participate in the performance categories.

Repertoire

There is no specific repertoire required to participate in this competition. Each performer has the freedom to determine which piece or pieces to perform. The selected piece could be drawn from a standard repertoire, composed by a living composer, or an original work by the performer. The chosen piece will not affect the jury’s decision-making process. Singers may choose repertoire in any language.

Entry guidelines

• All genres, instrumentation, and lengths are welcome.
• No need to anonymise submissions.
• Entrants will keep all rights to their work.
• Piano and/or orchestral accompaniment is allowed.
• Participants may apply in multiple categories with the same or different works.
• Studio recording is not required; participants should use the best available technology, including mobile devices or computers.
• Videos may be live concert recordings or previously submitted elsewhere.
• Each video must contain only one piece.
• Multiple submissions are allowed, and each requires a separate entry fee.
• All submissions are reviewed independently.

Competition categories and prizes:

• Solo performers under 16: $1000
• Solo performers under 21: $2000
• Solo performers over 21: $3000
• Small ensembles: $3000
• Large ensembles/orchestras/choirs: $4000
• Composers under 21: $2000
• Composers over 21: $3000
• Electronic or multi-disciplinary: $2000
• Film/video game/animation music: $2000
• Arrangements: $2000
• Improvisation: $2000
• Best Album: $4000

Submission requirements:

• Soloists, ensembles, and orchestras: Participants should submit their performance videos.
• Composition, electronic music, improvisation, and film music: Participants should submit audio recordings or scores of their music.

Best Album category:

• Participants should submit full or partial tracks from a released album or an upcoming one.

Interested participants should apply here before 21 February. All questions regarding this call should sent via email at [email protected].

View the original call here.