2026 World Youth and Teenage Music Contest -Season 1
Registration Fee: Free
Registration Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Results Announcement:
May 28, 2026
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The 2026 World Youth and Teenage Music Contest – Season 1 is structured around three core modules designed to systematically cultivate young participants’ comprehensive musical literacy. It strengthens foundational skills in rhythm, pitch, and timbre control, and helps students develop proficiency in applying a wide range of vocal and instrumental performance techniques.
The contest also introduces diverse musical traditions from around the world, guiding participants to explore the history and characteristics of various genres and artistic forms, and fostering a deep understanding of the principles underlying musical creation and performance.
Finally, it bridges music with everyday life and creativity—training students in thematic interpretation and auditory artistry, nurturing artistic sensitivity and innovative thinking, and empowering youth to use music as a medium to document life, express perspectives, and convey emotions and ideas. Through this holistic approach, the contest aims to enhance participants’ artistic practice and creative expression.
Competition Category
Award Categories
Competition Guidelines
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Kindergarten Group
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Lower Primary Group
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Higher Primary Group
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Junior Secondary Group
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Senior Secondary Group
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Publice Group
Individual Awards:
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Special Gold Award (Top 12% of participants in the group)
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Gold Award (Top 12%-25% of participants in the group)
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Silver Award (Top 26%-45% of participants in the group)
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Bronze Award (Top 46%-60% of participants in the group)
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Excellence Award (Top 61%-100% of participants in the group)
Group Awards:
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Outstanding Group Award
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Outstanding Mentor Award
Category:
Participants select the category independently based on their age and creative proficiency.
Registration & Submission:
Registration Deadline:
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Complete and submit the registration form by the time specified in the competition notice.
Registration Confirmation:
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An official confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address upon successful registration.
Work Upload:
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Upload your work via the submission channel on the Association’s official website at any time before the registration deadline.【Example: If the deadline is January 1, 2023, the latest time for registration and work upload is 23:59:59 on January 1, 2023】
Submission Format & Requirements:
Submission Platform: Upload works through the official competition platform after registration. If multiple upload attempts fail, send the work via WhatsApp with the competition name and the participant’s detailed information noted for registration.
Integrity Rules:
Plagiarism, theft of creative ideas, ghostwriting, and generation of core creative content by AI are strictly prohibited. Violators will have their competition qualifications revoked immediately and be publicly announced by the official.
Content:
Assesses foundational knowledge and advanced problem-solving abilities.
Competition Rules:
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Each participant is limited to one entry only.
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Excessive use of pre-made templates and third-party ghostwriting are strictly prohibited.
Core Entry Requirements
1. Foundational Music Cognition
Assesses core techniques like rhythm control, intonation accuracy and timbre expression; requires familiarity with music genres, professional music theory knowledge and solid foundational performance or creation skills.
2. Music Artistic Laws & Creative Principles
Precisely interpret competition themes, integrate traditional and modern music elements, and carry out innovative expression combined with global music cultural contexts.
3. Judging Criteria
Evaluation Dimensions:
Technical Ability (50%):
Including the accurate presentation of vocal or instrumental performance techniques, proficient control of performance tools and equipment, as well as core technical points such as the precision of rhythm control, stability of intonation, proficiency of breath and fingering application, and completeness of work interpretation.
Artistic Expression (30%):
Covering the in-depth interpretation and accurate transmission of creative or performance themes, the uniqueness and innovation of artistic concepts, and the effect of conveying emotions and resonating with listeners through musical language.
Auditory Presentation & Overall Aesthetic Effect (20%):
Involving the integrity and coordination of the overall structure of the work, the refinement and expressiveness of detail processing, as well as the artistic appeal, auditory impact and overall aesthetic value of the work.
Each participant is limited to 1 original work; plagiarism and unauthorized misappropriation of others' works are prohibited. Blind judging is adopted to ensure fair and impartial evaluation.
4. Result Announcement
All participants will be notified via WhatsApp or Email within two weeks after the completion of judging. Award levels will be determined based on judges' scores. Winners can apply for certificates, medals and trophies as proof of winning, and excellent performances will be displayed on the association's official website and official social media platforms.
We are pleased to offer you a special Chinese New Year discount — all prices below are already 40% off, valid for orders placed from now until April 30, 2026.
Custom Award Options:
Electronic Certificate: HKD 120
Electronic Certificate + Physical Certificate: HKD 174
Electronic Certificate + Physical Certificate + Medal: HKD 195
Electronic Certificate + Physical Certificate + Medal + Trophy: HKD 219
The deadline for award applications is two weeks after the announcement of the results.
All awards will be mailed within eight weeks after the application deadline.
Awards and certificates will be sent via SF Express
For participants in Hong Kong and Taiwan, the shipping fee for the awards ranges from approximately HKD$30 to HKD$80. The shipping fee will be paid by you to the logistics company upon receipt of the goods.
For participants in all other regions, shipping is prepaid, and the shipping fee will be collected together with the award fee.
All losses caused by incorrect recipient information or the recipient's own reasons (refusal of acceptance, failure to answer calls promptly, etc.) shall be borne by the recipient.