East United International Music Competition (online)
The East United International Music Competition (EUIMC) 2026 celebrates musicians of all ages, levels, and cultural backgrounds. After successful preliminary rounds across Asia in 2025—including Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia—the competition is now expanding its reach to the Americas and Europe, inviting even more young artists to share their talent on an international stage.
Our mission is to provide a nurturing, long-term platform that supports expressive performance, personal growth, and meaningful professional feedback within a fair and encouraging merit-based environment. Through our collaboration with the International European Music Competition (IEMC), outstanding contestants may receive an invitation to perform at the 2026 event in Hamburg, Germany on July 23—an inspiring opportunity to connect with a global community of musicians and broaden their artistic horizons.
THE EUIMC ONLINE COMPETITION RULES
Ready for the world stage? Submit your video and begin your journey toward Hamburg—where Grand Prize and Category Prize Winners may take part in the International European Music Competition and compete for top recognition.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Submission Deadline: February 15, 2026
Prize Announcement: Winners will be announced following the adjudication process.
Eligibility Category
Young Artist Categories:
Primary: Ages 5-7
Elementary: Ages 8–11
Junior: Ages 12–15
Senior: Ages 16–18
Open category: Ages 18 and above
Instrument Categories
Solo: Piano, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Voice, and Traditional Folk Instruments.
Ensemble: Duos, String Quartet, Piano Trios, Choirs, and etc.
Application Process in 3 Simple Steps
Pay the Registration Fee:
A non-refundable registration fee is required before submitting the registration form and video.Complete the Online Registration Form and submit your video:
Fill out the online registration form and upload your video using a YouTube link.Wait for the Results:
After adjudication, results will be emailed to all contestants.
Video Submission Guidelines
Video Requirements: Your video must be recorded in one continuous, unedited take. Your full body and instrument must be clearly visible, along with your accompanist if applicable.
Video Introduction: Each contestant must give a brief verbal introduction in the beginning of their performance, stating their full name and the piece they will perform.
Example: “Hi, my name is [contestant’s name], and I’m participating in the EUIMC 2026. I will be performing [composer]’s [title].”Repertoire: Perform one complete work or one single movement from any musical genre.
Memorization: Memorization is mandatory for all participants.
Sheet Music: Submit a digital PDF of your score with no names or identifying marks.
Accompaniment: Highly recommended for instrumentalists and vocalists.
Video Format: Upload and submit a YouTube link in the registration form.
What Happens After You Submit?
Judging: Based on Musicality, Technique, Presentation, and Repertoire (100-point scale).
Feedback: All contestants receive a comment sheet with constructive feedback.
Recognition: All contestants receive a Certificate of Participation.
Contestants scoring 80 points or higher will receive an invitation to participate in the International European Music Competition in Hamburg, Germany, on July 23, 2026.
🎖️ Tiered Award System
We use a tiered award system based on your final score — the higher your score, the higher the award!
These prestigious awards honor high-scoring contestants.
🥇 Gold
Score Required: 90+🥈 Silver
Score Required: 80+🥉 Bronze
Score Required: 73+🎖️ Merit
Score Required: 70+
🌟 Exclusive Grand Prize Opportunity
Outstanding contestants will be considered for our Grand Prizes, a highlight of the competition!
Selection Pool: All Gold and Silver medalists across all divisions and categories.
Eligibility:
Young Artist Category: Ages 5–18 (One to three recipients)
Open Category: Ages 18+
(One to three recipients)
Ensemble Category
(One recipient)
🌟 Grand Prize Awards
• USD 500 for each solo recipient and
USD 600 for the ensemble recipient
• Trophies
• Certificates
• Invitation to participate in the EIMC in Hamburg, Germany
Solo Category
🏆Gold and Silver Prize Awards
• Trophies
• Certificates
• Invitation to participate in the EIMC in Hamburg, Germany
🎖️ Bronze and Merit Prize Awards
• Medals
• Certificates
Ensemble Category
🎖️Gold and Silver Prize Awards
• Medals
• Certificates
• Invitation to participate in the EIMC in Hamburg, Germany
🎖️Bronze, and Merit Prize Awards
• Medals
• Certificates
Contestants who do not receive any of the awards above will receive a digital certificate of participation.
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