Question 1

How do I apply for the seasonal competition?

Accepted Answer

The seasonal competition runs every three months. Step 1 – Record your performance at home or any other venue. Step 2 – Upload the video to YouTube or send a downloadable link to londonyoungmusician@gmail.com. Step 3 – Fill out the application form on the website under the Apply page. Step 4 – Submit the form and make the payment to complete the competition registration.

Question 2

Can I apply more than one category?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Candidates can choose to enter into more than one category if they wish. If they do, candidates will need to submit additional application forms. Applicants will need to pay for each category he or she enters into. Candidates can only play one musical instrument for each application.

Question 3

Can I apply Season 2 without enter Season 1?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can. Each season is an independent competition.

Question 4

How are seasonal prizes awarded?

Accepted Answer

The competition committee will send candidate videos to the jury panel for assessment. Jury members will rate performances on a 100-point scale, considering overall performance quality and musicianship within each category. In each category, candidates scoring 96-100 receive the Platinum Prize, 90-95 the Gold Prize, 80-89 the Silver Prize, and 70-79 the Bronze Prize. Multiple winners are possible in each tier, and a tier may go unawarded if no candidate meets the score criteria.

Question 5

How are seasonal special prizes awarded?

Accepted Answer

The Special Prize is granted to the candidate who has demonstrated a distinct and unique aspect in their performance video, with nominations determined by the seasonal jury panel.

Question 6

How to collect Award Points?

Accepted Answer

The points for each prize in every season, for each major/instrument, and within each category are calculated independently:
Platinum Prize: +6 points
Gold Prize: +5 points
Silver Prize: +3 points
Bronze Prize: +1 point
Special Prize: +1 point
Prize in Master, Young Master, Chamber Music, or Concerto category: +1 point

Question 7

Can I use my old performance videos for the seasonal competition?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use a performance video recorded at any time or for any occasion for the seasonal competition. Please read the full Video Requirements here for Season 1-4 competition.

Question 8

Do I need to play the melodic instrument or vocal with accompaniment?

Accepted Answer

Candidates have the flexibility to choose between performing solo or with accompaniment, which can be either live or pre-recorded as an audio track

Question 9

Can I submit separate videos for different pieces or movements for seasonal competitions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as it meets the total time duration criteria in the specific category.

Question 10

Do I get a certification if I didn't win any prize?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All candidates in the seasonal competition will receive an e-certificate and a jury comment sheet in digital format.

Question 11

Who is eligible to order the trophy?

Accepted Answer

Only the prize winners of the Seasonal Competition are eligible to order the trophy, which comes at an additional cost.

Question 12

When will the results be announced?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal competition results are typically announced in around three weeks after the application deadline.

Question 13

Will I receive a notification for the competition results?

Accepted Answer

If you provided the correct email address in the online application form, you will be notified via email when the results are available for viewing online.

Question 14

I'm turning 10 years old soon. Can I apply to the Age 9 and Under category?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. Your eligibility for age categories is based on your age on the first day of the application period. For example, if the application starts on October 1st, and you are 9 on that day, you can apply to the Age 9 and Under category.

Question 15

We are a chamber music group. Besides the Chamber Music Composition category, can we apply to other categories?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a chamber music group can apply to various categories based on the type of music performed or the average age of the group members. You can review all seasonal categories here.