Quatre Music International Festival 2026

​​​ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The QMIF serves as a meaningful platform for cultural and musical interaction, uniting young musicians from diverse backgrounds through the shared language of classical music. By encouraging musical excellence through healthy competition, the festival fosters growth, discipline, and artistry. More than just a contest, QMIF is a vibrant space for musical expression, performance, and mutual sharing, where participants inspire one another and celebrate the rich traditions and evolving artistry of classical music.

This year, the festival is presented in two formats: Live and Virtual. Participants may choose whichever format they prefer.

The Live Festival will take place in Singapore, where participants will perform in person at the venue. Performances will be adjudicated by the jury panel, and prizes will be awarded accordingly. Gala Concert will take place at SOTA Concert Hall, Singapore.

The Virtual Festival is conducted through recorded submissions, which will be evaluated by the jury panel, with prizes awarded based on the results.

WHO CAN APPLY

The festival is open to participants of all nationalities and it’s divided into different categories and age group.

Solo — Piano, Strings and Voice

Category & Duration

1. Junior A (Age 5 years old and below) — max 3 mins

2. Junior B (Age 6-7 years old) — max 5 mins

3. Intermediate A (Age 8-9 years old) — max 5 mins

4. Intermediate B (Age 10-11 years old) — max 6 mins

5. Advanced A (Age 12-14 years old) — max 8 mins

6. Advanced B (Age 15-17 years old) — max 10 mins

7. Young Artist (Age 18 and above) — max 10 mins

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

10 August 2026

Applications will only be approved after the applicant has submitted the form & video together with the necessary documents.

Age for each applicant will be calculated by 10 August 2026.

​Registration fee for is SGD$180 per entry (for live festival) and SGD$70 per entry (for virtual festival).

REPERTOIRE

Eligible works include compositions from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, and 21st Century period. Please note that works by living composers are not permitted.

ADJUDICATING PANEL

A panel of judges will evaluate the festival, the final selections of awards and winners will be based on the juries’ decisions.

More information about our jury members can be found on our website. (tbc)

 
HOW TO APPLY

Click here for live festival registration.

Click here for virtual festival registration.

To ensure that your application will be properly processed, please prepare the following material when you are ready to fill in the form:
1. Youtube link (for virtual festival only)
2. Credit and/or Visa card to proceed with the payment at the end of the application. Please contact us if you are unable to pay online.

PRIZES

1. Live festival participants are eligible to receive:

• Trophy (for Platinum Award)

• Medal (for Gold & Silver Award)

• Certificate

• Comment sheet from juries

• Cash prize up to S$2000

• Opus Music Camp Scholarship up to S$5000

• All Platinum Award recipients will receive direct admission eligibility to the Opus Music Camp in Salzburg & Vienna.

• Platinum, Gold, & Silver Award (will be given based on the jury evaluation).

• Selected Platinum Award recipients may be invited to perform at the Gala Concert.

2. Virtual festival participants are eligible to receive:

• Trophy (First, Second, and Third Prize). Required to collect their trophies at the Gala Concert.

• Digital Certificate

• Digital comment sheet from juries

• Platinum, Gold, & Silver Award (will be given based on the jury evaluation).

• Selected Platinum Award recipients may be invited to perform at the Gala Concert.

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NB: All participants are required to be present during the Gala Concert for Prize Giving Ceremony.

 
TEACHERS APPRECIATION

We sincerely appreciate the dedication and commitment of all teachers in nurturing and guiding their students throughout their musical journey.

All teachers will receive a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of their support and contribution to their students’ participation in the festival.

Teachers of Platinum Award recipients will receive a Certificate of Excellence in Teaching in recognition of their outstanding guidance and achievement.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The registration fee is neither refundable nor transferable.

2. Participants and supporters of participants shall not communicate with or seek influence over the adjudicating panel.

3. Video recording must show participants’ face and hands clearly at all times. (For virtual festival only)

4. Professional recording is not mandatory, but the submitted video recording must be of a reasonable video and audio quality with minimal background noise. (For virtual festival only)

5. Only unedited video recordings will be accepted. Videos that are, in any way, edited or re-engineered, will be unacceptable. (For virtual festival only)

6. The Quatre Music Organization reserves the right to cancel the event or any categories should it be necessary such as due to insufficient participants or any unforeseen circumstances. As such, the registration fee will be refunded.

7. The participants are allowed to take videos and/or photos during the festival and the Gala Concert.

8. The participants give consent to allow the organizer to record all or part of the performance for broadcast and promotional purposes freely.

9. The participants will grant the organizer the exclusive rights to the recorded materials and pictures.

10. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

11. The decisions of the Adjudicating Panel are final. Thus, no discussion or correspondence will be entertained.

12. Participants are responsible for ensuring they are medically fit to attend and participate in festival activities.

13. Participants are expected to attend the Gala Concert for Prize Presentation Ceremony in person to receive their awards. The organizer reserves the right to withhold unclaimed prizes for participants who are absent from the ceremony. No mailing, delivery, or third-party collection arrangements will be provided unless otherwise approved by the organizer in advance.

14. Quatre Music Organization reserves the right to amend the Information, Rules, Terms and Conditions of the Festival without prior notice. It is the participant’s responsibility to check the website regularly for updates and announcements.

ENQUIRIES

Cindy +6586121709
Evelyn +6586934380