Erik Satie International Music Competition 2026
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This online competition focuses specifically on avant-garde and minimalist aesthetic approaches in contemporary music. It is ideal for composers whose work challenges traditional harmonic structures or embraces extreme repetition and conceptual minimalism. The competition is unique for its… Read more
Benefits
Scored results with Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver prize tiers and e-certificates; top winners get digital posters on the competition and WOMCO websites. No cash prizes; paper certificates and medals cost extra.
Eligibility
Musicians of any age and country: instrumentalists, singers, conductors, composers, chamber groups, orchestras and choirs. Entries by video (old recordings accepted); composers may send audio or MIDI. Categories by age, period, form and genre, including original composition and film/game music.
Dates & details
- Results
- 12 November 2026
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