Classical
AudiMozart! International Competition, Bartok-Kabalevsky-Prokofiev International Piano Co, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, BBC Online: Young Musicians, Cantate Chamber Singers, Chelmsford Competitive Festival of Music and Drama, Chopin Society of Houston Youth Competition, International Paulo Cello Competition, International Young Musicians, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
Piano
International Piano Competition J. S. Bach, International Piano Competitions, Kaufmann European Music Competition, San Antonio International Piano Competition, Van Cliburn Foundation, World Piano Competition, World Piano Competition London, XI International Tchaikovsky Competition
Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam
Focuses on popularizing Carnatic music in the United States.
Four Corners Fiddlin' Contest and Festival
Welcomes fiddlers of all ages to the 28th annual contest, which will be held the last weekend in July at McGee Park, Farmington, New Mexico.
Great Lakes International Institute of Music
Offering year-round competitions and critiques of videotaped amateur musical performances. All instruments and voice welcome.
Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival
An annual nationwide festival with the finals held in San Rafael, California. Site includes regional results, schedules, group profiles, and travel information.
International Music Competitions of the Val Tidone
From the castles of the Val Tidone, the competitions include piano, accordion, chamber music and composition.
International Singing Contest Francisco Viñas
Opera competition held in Barcelona, Spain. Site includes rules, official prize listing, and an online registration form.
Kathleen Ferrier Singing Awards
Britain's most prestigious singing awards. Includes information about Kathleen Ferrier, the competition, the fund and past winners.
National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest and Festi
Held the third full week of June in Weiser, Idaho, USA. The best fiddle players in the world compete for top honors.
Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition of
Created in 1951, this event very quickly became one of the leading international competitions for violinists, pianists, composers and, more recently, singers.
Sanremo Classico International Piano Competition
Annual fall event established 1995, finals broadcast on televsiion. Site includes complete rules and application form. [Italian and English]
StonaLink Music Competition Database
Includes more than 5000 competitions for musicians of all styles and genres. You must fill out a registration form to access the database.
Yellow Pine Harmonica Fest
This annual contest and festival takes place in early August in the remote mountain village of Yellow Pine, Idaho, USA. It comes with music, vendors, camping and beautiful scenery.