Entry Period: June 1 (Mon) – June 20 (Sat), 2026
Results Announcement: July 10 (Fri), 2026
Screening Method: Online video screening (YouTube Unlisted or Bilibili)
Judging Format: One-round system (final results are determined in a single round)
Eligibility: No nationality or academic restrictions
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Categories / Performance Time / Participation Fee (Tax Included, from 2026 onward)
* A. Age 9 and under — up to 6 minutes — 20,000 JPY
* B. Ages 10–13 — up to 8 minutes — 20,000 JPY
* C. Ages 14–17 — up to 10 minutes — 20,000 JPY
* D. Ages 18–21 — up to 13 minutes — 21,000 JPY
* E. Ages 22–25 — up to 13 minutes — 21,000 JPY
* F. Ages 26–35 — up to 15 minutes — 22,000 JPY
* G. Age 36 and above / no upper age limit — up to 15 minutes — 23,000 JPY
＊Age is determined as of the application deadline.
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Repertoire
Free choice (multiple pieces allowed)
* Classical music from Baroque to Contemporary
* Choose works that best showcase your musicality and artistry.
* Works without officially published scores and original compositions are not accepted.
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Jury
Currently under adjustment.
Written feedback will be sent via email after the competition concludes.
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Prizes
* Grand Prix: 200,000 JPY
* Second Prize: 100,000 JPY
* Top Winners Total: 100,000 JPY
* Each Category: 1st–6th Prize, Jury Prize, Encouragement Prize, Honorable Mention
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Certificates
* Domestic participants: sent by post
* Overseas participants: sent digitally
＊Re-issuing certificates is not permitted.
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Special Awards
* Invitation to perform at the Basel Music Festival held in a concert hall in Tokyo (schedule TBA).
* Grand Prix winner: Invitation + airfare & accommodation covered by the organizer.
* Second Prize winner: Invitation + accommodation covered by the organizer.
* Category 1st Prize winners: Selected performers will be invited (free participation).
* Top winners: Selected performers may be invited (a small ticket quota request may apply).
* We provide performance opportunities for top-ranking prizewinners.
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Participation Fee Payment
Bank (Japan residents):
GMO Aozora Net Bank
Branch: Corporate Sales Branch
Account Type: Ordinary
Account Number: 1211700
Account Holder: Supraleitung Methode Japan
(Japanese: シャ）スープラ ライトウング メトーデ ジャパン)
＊Residents in Japan must pay via the bank above.
＊Residents outside Japan must pay via PayPal.
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How to Apply
* Application must be submitted via the formrun system.
* Please ensure you can receive emails from formrun system and basel.violinconcours@gmail.com (check spam filters).
* Attach both age verification (student ID, driver’s license, passport, etc.) and proof of payment.
* Minors must obtain parental consent.
* Videos must be recorded January 2025 or later.
* Videos must be recorded specifically for this competition.
* Recording location: studio, hall, practice room, or home is acceptable.
* Performance must be memorized.
* Camera angle: the performer’s full silhouette and hands must be clearly visible.
* Upload the video to YouTube (Unlisted) or Bilibili, and submit the URL.
* Video title: “Basel International Online Violin Competition 2026”
* Description: category, full name, repertoire
* For copyrighted works, participants must handle copyright clearance at their own expense.
* Follow the time limits for each category strictly.
* Record at an appropriate and adjustable audio level.
* Submission may be a single continuous take or separate tracks.
* Recording quality will also be considered in the evaluation.
* No video changes are permitted after entry.
* Unauthorized deletion of the video after entry is not allowed.
* Order of entry does not affect judging.
* Please prepare and apply well in advance.
* If a web submission error occurs, you may apply via email.
* Significant submission errors may result in a deduction.
* Always check our website for updates.
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Participation Rules
* All media rights related to this competition (internet, newspapers, magazines, etc.) belong to Basel International Online Violin Competition.
* Entry is accepted only through online application.
* Participants must check the results on our official website themselves.
* If the number of entries exceeds expectations, the volume of comments may vary by category.
* Jury members may change without notice.
* Comments will be delivered via formrun system about one month after the competition.
* Grand Prix and Second Prize winners are expected to perform at the music festival; those who cannot attend will not receive prize money.
* Selection of festival performers is determined by the Executive Committee.
* Prize money will be transferred within approximately two months after the competition.
* Prize money will be awarded only to those who strictly comply with our regulations.
* Prize money may be divided among several outstanding winners.
* For overseas transfers, bank fees are included in the prize amount.
* Performances by designated top winners will be made public (Unlisted → Public).
* Unauthorized deletion of videos during the competition period results in disqualification.
* Prize money is awarded to participants formally approved by the Board of Directors.
* If a winner deletes their video without instruction after receiving prize money, both the prize and title will be revoked, and repayment will be required.
* In cases of force majeure, the organizer may cancel the event.
* Depending on world conditions, the entry period may be extended.
* Regulations may be modified if necessary due to global circumstances.
* Personal information is strictly managed by the Executive Committee.
* No objections regarding scoring, prize money, or results will be accepted.
* If a participant engages in defamation, harassment, intimidation, false claims, or actions that significantly hinder operations—at any time before, during, or after the competition—the organizer may revoke prizes, request repayment, or ban future participation. No statute of limitations applies.
* Once submitted, no refunds will be issued for any reason.
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Basel International Online Violin Competition Executive Committee
https://www.klassikwettbewerbbasel.info
https://online.basel-vocalconcours.org
basel.violinconcours@gmail.com
Organizer:
Supraleitung Methode Japan
Basel International Online Music Competition
For inquiries, please use the contact form.
We appreciate your kind cooperation.
Updated: April 5, 2026
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