IAPMT Competitions: A Stage for Every Musician

Our competitions are designed to provide a platform for musicians of all ages, skill levels, and nationalities to showcase their talent. We offer a variety of competition formats, including both live, in-person events and convenient online video submissions, to accommodate participants from around the world. Our competitions feature multiple categories and are open to a wide range of instruments and genres.

To ensure a fair and enriching experience, participants are grouped by age and academic qualifications and can compete across four difficulty levels: Novice, Standard, Expert, and Virtuoso. We believe in celebrating every musician’s journey, from beginners to highly competitive performers.

We offer a range of prestigious awards to recognize outstanding achievements. Prizes often include the Overall Grand Prize, cash prizes for top performers at the Virtuoso level, and valuable non-cash prizes like Concert Performance Award Vouchers and scholarships. Winners are frequently invited to perform at world-renowned venues such as Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and on international concert tours in Asia and Europe.

Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in events like our Music Festival for Musicians with Disabilities, which is free to enter and celebrates the unique talents of musicians with disabilities from all backgrounds. Through all our competitions, we aim to provide a memorable and career-defining experience for every participant.

Find Your Next Competition

Please visit our Competition Schedule page for more information about our upcoming competitions. We look forward to hearing you perform on stage!