The 2025-2026 Pacific International Music Competition Winner’s Concerts will be hold at the Utzon Room at Sydney Opera House on Monday April 6th, 2026.
The registration for PIMC Winner’s Concert is opened to the candidates who are the First, Second, or Third Prize winners. (Priority of eligibility is given to First Prize, then Second Prize, then Third Prize. )
Timeline:
Registration open : 10 October 2025
Deadline of registration: 10 December 2025
Competition (Online video submission deadline) : 10 December 2025
Result Announcement by : 20 December 2025
Registration of Gala Concert (Sydney Opera House) open : 20 December 2025
PIMC Gala Concert in Sydney Opera House : April 6th 2026
Categories:
The 2025-2026 Pacific International Music Competition (Online) is divided into three instrumental categories : Piano; Violin; and Lower Strings (Viola, Cello).
There will be classes by age, classes by grade, and Concerto Classes.
General Rules:
1. Age Limit: Age of competitor is to be taken as at 1st October 2025 in the year of the competition. Proof of age must be provided if requested.
2. Time limit: ( No penalty for overtime, the adjudicator reserve the right to stop the overtime performance video)
Class by Age:
11 year-old and under: 4 minuets
12 year-old and above: 5 minuets
Class by Grade:
No time limit
Piano Four Hand Class:
12 year-old and under: 4 minuets
13 year-old and above: 5 minuets
New Zealand Composition Class:
12 year-old and under: 4 minuets
13 year-old and above: 5 minuets
Concerto Class:
Own choice piece: 6 minuets.
No time limit for the concerto movement
3. Composer Periods:
Baroque Composer born 1600 – 1700 incl
Classical Composer born 1701 – 1799 incl
Romantic Composer born 1800 – 1879 incl
20th – 21st Century Composer born 1880 +
4. Application Fee：
Class by Age : $100 / Class
Class by Grade:
Grade 1- 4: $80 / Class; Grade 5 - 8: $100 / Class
Grade Two Contrast Pieces: $120 / Class
New Zealand Composition Class: $100 / Class
Concerto Class: $200 / Class
Piano Four Hand Class: $100/ Class
5. Competition Date:
10 December 2025 (Online Video Submission)
Competitor needs to submit the video Youtube Link(s) / recording(s), a scanned copy of each score and also a scanned copy of the candidate's photo ID to info@pacificinternationalmusicfestival.org by 10 December 2025
6. Winner's Concert by Invitation:
Sydney Opera House, Utzon Hall
April 6th 2026
Trophies, Prizes and Awards
Most of the candidates will receive awards from the following awards:
1) First Prize: Certificate and Gold Medal
2) Second Prize: Certificate and Silver Medal
3) Third Prize: Certificate and Bronze Medal
4) Achievement Award: Certificate
Additional Awards for the Concerto Classes
1）A Grand Winner Trophy will be awarded to the over-all winner of each age category in additional to certificate, assessment report, and medal.
Junior category （11 year-old and under） ,
Youth category （12 - 15 year-old) ,
Senior category (16 year-old and above).
2) High achieving players in the Concerto Classes have the opportunity to be invited to perform and participate in concerts and events held by Asia Pacific Performing Arts.
Sydney Opera House Winner's Concert Registration & Repertoire Requirements
The registration for PIMC Winner’s Concert is opened to the candidates who are the First, Second, or Third Prize winners. (Priority of eligibility is given to First Prize, then Second Prize, then Third Prize. )
The registration of winners is completed online at www.pacificinternationalmusicfestival.org. The registration will be opened on 20 December 2025, and closed on December 31, 2025. Spaces are limited.
Recital participants are responsible for the recital fees:
1) A Solo recital fee is AUD $680 (max. 4 minutes performance);
2) A Four-hand recital fee is AUD $350 per member (max. 4 minutes performance);
3) 2 complimentary tickets are included per performer.
The performer may play ONE piece of music chosen from baroque, Classical, Romantic or Post-romantic era. The Performers agree to perform repertoire that does not exceed the time limit allowed. Should a candidate exceed the time limit, he/she will be responsible to pay for extra cost.