The World Melody Online Music Competition (formerly known as World Melodia Music Award) is an international online music competition designed to challenge and highlight the virtuosity and artistic excellence of musicians worldwide.
Open to all instruments, voices, conducting, composition, and chamber music, the competition welcomes participants of all ages with no restrictions. It provides a professional yet supportive environment where musicians can perform, develop their artistic skills, and gain international exposure.
The competition is carefully structured into categories based on age, experience, and performance style, ensuring fair evaluation and meaningful artistic comparison. It offers musicians the opportunity to showcase their work globally and connect with an international audience.
Quick Information
- Competition: World Melody Music Competition
- Format: Online
- Eligibility: Open worldwide
- Age Limit: No restriction
- Categories: All instruments, voice, composition, conducting, chamber music
Categories and Requirements Online Music Competition
The competition is open to all musical styles and disciplines, with categories designed to suit different levels and artistic focuses.
Age Categories
- Prodigy (7 and under) – up to 7 minutes
- Junior (8–10) – up to 7 minutes
- Youth (11–13) – up to 10 minutes
- Young Artist (14–17) – up to 12 minutes
- Advanced (18–22) – up to 15 minutes
- Professional (no age limit) – up to 20 minutes
Style-Based Categories
- Baroque
- Classical
- Romantic
- Modern
Each category requires repertoire relevant to its musical period.
Special Categories
- Own Composition
- Duo Performance
- Chamber Group
- National Music
- Concerto
- Sonata
- Etude
- Musical Theatre
- Film and Game Music
- Orchestra
- Creative Video
- Innovative Writing
- Conducting
- Choir / Ensemble
- CD Album
Submission Guidelines Online Music Competition
- Performers and conductors must submit a video
- Composers may submit audio or video files
- Previous recordings are accepted
- Multiple pieces can be included in one video
- The same piece can be submitted across multiple categories
- Video links can be uploaded via platforms such as YouTube
Evaluation Criteria
Participants are evaluated based on:
- Technical skill and control
- Musical expression and interpretation
- Creativity and presentation
- Rhythm, character, and artistic maturity
Why You Should Apply Online Music Competition
- International online competition
- Open to all ages and levels
- Wide variety of categories
- Flexible submission options
- Opportunity for global exposure
- Professional evaluation standards
