Svendsen & Grieg Competition 2026: Worldwide Online Instrumental and Voice Entries to 31 October
The International Svendsen & Grieg Competition has announced its second international edition, accepting online music performances until 31 October 2026. The organiser's current homepage and Second Edition Rules both give this updated closing date, and the announcement of results is expected on 30 November 2026. Entrants may submit video performances from any country in several instrumental, vocal and ensemble categories. It is not restricted to composition: piano, organ, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, singers and musical-theatre performers are included.
Who may enter and what music?
Keyboard instruments: piano, harpsichord, organ and accordion.
Strings: violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar and harp.
Woodwinds and brass: flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba.
Voice: classical singing and musical theatre; piano duos and chamber ensembles of two to eight members.
Percussion, conducting and original composition have separate categories.
Different performance age brackets are based on the candidate's age on the closing date, 31 October 2026. Ensembles are classified by average age.
Fees and important risks
The official rules publish a non-refundable participation charge of €120 for each individual or ensemble application. Check whether platform or exchange-rate expenses are added at the final payment step. This makes it materially different from no-fee public concerts and free academy applications. No performer should assume that the competition's promotional medals or laurels represent cash payment; the published awards schedule should be read to identify which distinctions actually carry money.
Recording and eligibility rules
Applicants submit a video performance according to the competition's instructions, recorded in a continuous take for each work without manipulative audio editing. The organiser prescribes a recording-age window and visibility requirements, so applicants should keep dated original recordings and check the allowed file/video-host links. An unlisted YouTube link normally preserves viewer access without posting the work publicly. The score and artistic ownership remain with the creator, subject to the promotional licence and publication terms included in the competition rules.
Prize claims and judging
The contest describes an international jury, medals and distinctions for the top-ranked applicants, and some cash prizes. The presence of several age and instrument groups does not guarantee every entrant a prize, public concert or reimbursement. Published benefits vary according to category and result. Its website states that application closes on 31 October and winners will be announced on 30 November 2026. Anyone relying on a particular cash prize amount should verify the exact category rather than treating the overall promotional page as a payment guarantee.
Organiser background and confidence checks
The organiser publishes an international jury list, a set of rules and a second-edition application portal. Because this is a comparatively new online competition, it lacks the decades-long public performance history of a major symphony orchestra or the longer-established European contests. Applicants should verify the juror identities, payment recipient, recording rights and data policy before paying the €120 fee. The entry is most suitable for artists seeking online assessment and documented competition results, not an employment contract.
Official rules and application
Svendsen & Grieg official second-edition announcement: https://svendsengriegcompetition.com/
Second Edition rules, dates and categories: https://svendsengriegcompetition.com/rules/
Checked 24 October 2026. International online competition; deadline 31 October 2026; results scheduled 30 November. Entry fee €120 per application, non-refundable.