Rules
The Helvetia Musique Competition Competition aims to promote and disseminate the classical and contemporary music internationally without geographical limits.
The preparation of the entire competition as well as its development is entirely online. We consider that current technology allows us to properly manage our contest system, thus avoiding travel costs for participants, parents or teachers.
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The contest has the following points as parameters:
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- Musical and artistic development of the individual. Personal growth.
- Enhance creativity and discipline through the art of an instrument or composition.
- Expand the capacity of the musician as a human being to give the best of himself/herself to society.
- Personal improvement with full respect for others.
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The character therefore of this competition is a healthy competition of evolution for each musician, avoiding an atmosphere of rivalry with other.
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Dates to remember
DEADLINE - Application until December,29 2025
Results will be published on website: January,1th 2026
The diplomas will be sent to each contestant during January, 2026
Who can participate
All musicians and composers can participate without age or nationality restrictions. The chamber music categories are included, as well as concerto category and a category for amateur musicians.
Depending on the age of the contestant, they must register in their corresponding category. The chamber music or concerto and amateur categories have no age limit.
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CATEGORIES:
Category A: musicians or composers born between 2018 and 2021
Category B: musicians or composers born between 2016 and 2017
Category C: musicians or composers born between 2014 and 2015
Category D: musicians or composers born between 2012 and 2013
Category E: musicians or composers born between 2010 and 2011
Category F: musicians or composers born between 2008 and 2009
Category G: musicians or composers born between 2006 and 2007
Category H: musicians or composers born in 2005 and before
Category I: chamber music (no age limit)
Category J: Concerto (no age limit)
Category K: Amateur (no age limit)
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Repertoire
The repertoire in any of the categories is freely chosen by the contestant.
However, if the work was composed during the 21st century, the jury may ask the contestant for a copy of the score for prior review.
The works to be submitted to the competition will be 2 of different styles or periods of composition in which the musical and technical skills of the musician are demonstrated.
In concerto category are possible 2 movements of the same concerto.
The maximum duration of each work is 15 minutes.
Excerpts from the works are excluded and must be interpreted in full. In the case of sonatas, the interpretation of movements is allowed.
The use of sheet music is allowed although it is recommended by the jury not to use it.
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The videos of the 2 works selected by the contestant must be sent along with the registration as a link to their YouTube channel from where the judges will watch the videos.
In order to be able to correctly evaluate the contestants, we recommend that the sound and image quality be satisfactory enough to evaluate appropriately.
In the videos, the hands, feet and face of the musician must be seen in the same image,for composers are not mandatory. Editing cuts or montages are not permitted. Violation of this rule will invalidate the contestant's participation and his corresponding elimination from the competition.
Prizes
Competitors are qualified according to the average grade point of evaluations by the Jury. Number of awards (prizes) is not limited.
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GOLDEN AWARD/ LAUREATE FIRST PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins 90 – 100 points.
Participant’s performance level:
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Performance level: GRANDE PERFORMER (99 – 100),
Performance level: CONCERT PERFORMER (96 – 98,99),
Performance level: VIRTUOSO PERFORMER (93 – 95,99),
Performance level: EXCELLENT PERFORMER (90 – 92,99).
SILVER AWARD/ LAUREATE SECOND PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins 80 – 89,99 points. Participant ´s perfomance level:
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Performance level: EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMER (85 – 89,99),
Performance level: PROMISING PERFORMER (80 – 84,99).
BRONZE AWARD/ LAUREATE THIRD PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins 70 – 79,99 points. Participant ´s perfomance level:
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Performance level: PERSPECTIVE PERFORMER
DIPLOMA – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins 65 – 69,99 points.
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For composers will be GOLDEN AWARD;SILVER AWARD and BRONZE AWARD.
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Competition participants accept that their photographs or videos sent to the competition be published on our website or social media.
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GOLDEN AWARD
- Exclusive publication on E-Classik, the leading digital platform for classical music, guaranteeing strong professional impact across more than 45 Instagram and TikTok accounts dedicated to classical and contemporary music, reaching a global audience of musicians, agents, and music lovers.​
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Over 2 million monthly views on music reels.
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A database of 50,000 musicians worldwide.
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Targeted exposure through instrument-specific social media accounts.
- Featured promotion on the official competition website.
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The GOLDEN AWARD in our competitions is not just an award: it is the beginning of a global visibility platform designed to boost each winner’s career.
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​IMPORTANT: The winner's video must be set to Public on YouTube. If not, the organization of this competition will understand that you do not wish to receive the promotional exposure for any reason, and we will only send you the official diploma.
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Jury
You can find everything related to the jury in its section.
Application
To be able to compete you must fill out the application form in the corresponding section and pay the amount of 100 euros as participation fees.
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We want to indicate in an act of transparency that the organization of this contest nor the jury receives any financial compensation. The associated cost is for the development and maintenance of the website and the payment of marketing services in Google Ads for the promotion of the contest.