Solo Performers Under the Age of 16
(Born in or After 2010)
- Grand Prize: $500
- 2nd Prize: $300
- 3rd Prize: $200
- 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
12 Categories — $60,000 in Prizes
The 5th Petrichor International Music Competition
Competition Update: We will begin announcing results on July 28, with all categories posted on the website by July 31. Winners, finalists, and semi-finalists will be contacted directly.
Eligibility
This competition is open to instrumentalists, singers, ensembles, and composers of all ages and nationalities. All musicians are welcome to apply. The Petrichor Artistic Panel and the jurors will carefully review submissions individually and without regard for age, nationality, gender, or musical style.
Instruments
All instrumentalists and singers are eligible to participate in the performance categories.
Repertoire
There is no specific repertoire required to participate in this competition. Each performer has the freedom to determine which piece or pieces to perform. The selected piece could be drawn from a standard repertoire, composed by a living composer, or an original work by the performer. The chosen piece will not affect the jury's decision-making process. Singers may choose repertoire in any language.
Timeline
Review Period: July 10 to July 25. Results Announcement: July 25 to July 31.
Overview of Categories
Performance Categories
Submit video(s) of your performance.
Solo Performers Under the Age of 21
(Born in or Between 2005–2009)
- Grand Prize: $1000
- 2nd Prize: $700
- 3rd Prize: $300
- 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Solo Performers Over the Age of 21
(Born in or Before 2004)
- Grand Prize: $1500
- 2nd Prize: $1000
- 3rd Prize: $500
- 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Small Ensembles
(Up to 9 Performers)
- Grand Prize: $1500
- 2nd Prize: $1000
- 3rd Prize: $500
- 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Large Ensembles / Orchestra / Choir / Band
(More Than 9 Performers) — Total Cash Prizes: $4000
- Grand Prize: $2000
- 2nd Prize: $1250
- 3rd Prize: $750
- 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Composition & Improvisation
Audio, video, or score submission.
Composers Under the Age of 21
(Born in or After 2005). Audio recordings, MIDI, or videos are welcome but not required.
- Grand Prize: $1000
- 2nd Prize: $700
- 3rd Prize: $300
- 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Composers Over the Age of 21
(Born in or Before 2004). Audio recordings, MIDI, or videos are welcome but not required.
- Grand Prize: $1500
- 2nd Prize: $1000
- 3rd Prize: $500
- 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Electronic or Multidisciplinary Works
- Grand Prize: $1000
- 2nd Prize: $700
- 3rd Prize: $300
- 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Film / Video Game / Animation Music
Submit an audio or video file of your music for short film, feature film, video game, animation, or video arts.
- Grand Prize: $1000
- 2nd Prize: $700
- 3rd Prize: $300
- 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Arrangements of Pre-existing Works
Audio recordings, MIDI, or videos are welcome but not required.
- Grand Prize: $1000
- 2nd Prize: $700
- 3rd Prize: $300
- 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Improvisation (Any Genre and Instrumentation)
Submit an audio or video file of your improvisation.
- Grand Prize: $1000
- 2nd Prize: $700
- 3rd Prize: $300
- 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Recording Category
Record labels are welcome to participate by uploading album audio files or providing a link to the album via a digital streaming service (e.g., Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube) or a file sharing service (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive). Upcoming albums are accepted, and metadata is not required. You may submit excerpts of each track. You retain all rights to your work.
Best Album (Performance or Composition)
All albums are accepted, including self released albums, label releases, and upcoming albums.
- Grand Prize: $2000
- 2nd Prize: $1250
- 3rd Prize: $750
- 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Entry Guidelines
- All genres, instrumentation, and lengths are welcome.
- No need to anonymize submissions.
- You keep all rights to your work.
- Piano and/or orchestral accompaniment is allowed.
- Participants may apply in multiple categories with the same or different works.
- Studio recording is not required; use the best available technology, including mobile devices or computers.
- Videos may be live concert recordings or previously submitted elsewhere.
- Each video must contain only one piece.
- Multiple submissions are allowed, and each requires a separate entry fee.
- All submissions are reviewed independently.
Submission Fees
Categories 1–3 and 6–11
Performance, Composition, Electronics, Film, Improvisation — $40,000 in Prizes!
- 1st video: $45
- 2nd video: $40
- 3rd video: $35
- 4th video: $30
- 5th video: $25
- 6th video: $20
- Each video after 6th: $15
Example: $85 to submit two pieces.
Categories 4 and 5
Small Ensemble, Large Ensemble — $20,000 in Prizes!
- 1st video: $95
- 2nd video: $90
- 3rd video: $85
- 4th video: $80
- 5th video: $75
- 6th video: $70
- Each video after 6th: $65
Example: $185 for two videos.
Category 12: Best Album
$10,000 Value in Prizes!
- 1st album: $185
- 2nd album: $165
- Each album after 2nd: $135
Example: $350 for two albums.
Why do we ask for submission fees?
Petrichor Records is an independent record label. We don't have any sponsors for our projects. These entry fees enable us to organize such a wide-ranging competition and offer over $60,000 in prizes to 72 winners and finalists. Thank you in advance for your contribution, which helps to support this event and other musicians.