Canadian International Music Competition 2026–27: Worldwide Online Entries for Instruments, Choirs and Music Production
The seventh edition is open now
The Canadian International Music Competition is accepting applications for its seventh edition, 2026–27. The organiser explicitly lists an updated application and video-submission deadline of 19 December 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Musicians worldwide may take part remotely. The regulations state there is no upper age limit, with participants assessed in divisions based on age or experience rather than one uniform age bracket.
Unusually broad musical categories
Eligible areas include piano, strings, harp, lute, woodwind, brass, percussion, organ, harpsichord, accordion, musical theatre, classical and other voice, traditional instruments, chamber music, concerto, choir and orchestra. The organiser also welcomes composition, arranging, music covers, music production and conducting. These are listed separately, so a music producer or choral director should inspect the relevant category rules rather than assuming the required entry format matches a solo instrumental video.
Fees and the order of application steps
The official registration instructions direct entrants to pay the appropriate category fee first and then complete the corresponding online application form. The payment page states that all application charges are non-refundable, and applicants entering after 19 December may incur late fees where permitted. Because prices differ by category and participant configuration, the current payment page—not a general competition advertisement—is the reliable source for calculating total costs. Submitting a video link without completing the prescribed application and fee process may not make an entry valid.
Who runs it and what entrants should check
The organiser presents results and performances from previous editions alongside published regulations for the 2026–27 season. The contest is an international online competition, not an offer of guaranteed professional employment or automatic travel to Canada. Applicants should verify the selected division, recording rights and any certificate or winners' event conditions, particularly for covers, mixed-media production and large ensembles where third-party permissions may be needed.
Official application and organiser sources
Updated and researched 23 October 2026. Organisers may modify fees, dates, award conditions or repertoire. Check the current official rules before filing or paying.