Rules

One piece of your choice, duration from 10 to 45 min.

A recorded video of your performance of your chosen work (accompanied by an orchestra or solo, in a studio or live recording) must be submitted as YouTube- or Vimeo-link, or another media available for download. The video must be submitted before October 15, 2025. Multiple applications from the same person performing different works are allowed (application fees apply separately).

The application deadline is October 15, 2025. Applications are accepted online. The video recording of your performance may be sent separately, but no later than by October 15, 2025 as well.

The application fee is 95 EUR. Please pay the application fee before October 15, 2025, using "Manage application" page.

Your application will only be processed after receiving the application fee.

The application fee is non-refundable in case of incomplete or cancelled application, or no-show.

October 15, 2025 – application deadline in all categories for the International Competition «Debut Concert in Hamburg». The competition results will be published on February 15th, 2025.

All applicants will be assigned an application number and listed on the website. After the deadline, the jury will select the winner based on the video recordings submitted.

The Debut Concert will take place at December 15, 2025. The competition winner will perform in Elbphilharmonie Grand Hall in Hamburg.

International music agencies and the press will be invited to the debut concert. The concert will be professionally recorded on video and audio. By submitting an application, the participant accepts the rules and conditions of the competition. The legal process is waived. The prize cannot be shared between participants. The jury has the right not to give the award prizes. The piece performed at the debut concert may or may not be the same as submitted. The decision of the jury is final and indisputable.

The participants agree that the debut concert will be recorded audio-visually. The organizer is entitled to use these recordings at any time commercially and non-commercially and/or to allow further use by third parties. This includes all forms of use (audio-visual media, print and online media, broadcasting, streaming, and downloading). Participants transfer all images- and sound-related rights to the organizer free of charge. Fee claims for recordings and re-use are not accepted.