World Stage Tour Music Competition 
Online - Second Edition 

Eligibility and Participation:

​

1. The World Stage Tour Music Competition is open to musicians of all ages and all nationalities.

2. All applicants can apply for both Live and Online competitions.

3. If an applicant intends to apply for two or more instrument categories, each one will require an application form and fee. 

​

Instrument: 

Piano

String

Woodwind

Brass

Voice Chamber Ensemble

​

Categories:

​

​

Prodigy I (Age Under 6)

​Prodigy II (Age 6-7)

Junior I (Age 8-9)

Junior  II (Age 10-11)

Young Musician I (Age 12-13)

Young Musician II (Age 14-15)

Emerging Artist (Age 16-17)

Professional Artist (Age 18 and up)

Community Artist (Age 18 and up)

​

(For Program Requirements of each category, please see the Program Requirements section below)

 

 

Application Deadline and Fee:

1. The application must be submitted by October 1, 2026. Submissions must be on time to be accepted.

2. A non-refundable application fee of a 160 USD is due with the application. 

 

Video Submission:

1. Video should be submitted by the October 1 deadline. 

2. The preliminary video should be uncut and unedited (without effects, zoom, titles, or fades). The contestant’s face and hands should be visible at all times.

3. The video recording should be of good technical quality (no dynamic compression).

4. Works may be recorded in one take or separately.

5. Performance by memory is recommended but not required. 

6. Contestants may perform with or without repeat as long as the performance duration meets the requirement (for the time range of each category, please refer to the Repertoire page).

7. One or more works may be performed as long as the length of program meets the requirement. 

8. Videos may be uploaded on Youtube, Youku, Bilibili, and other platforms upon request. Please be sure that the video link is working before submitting it. 

 

Invitation to The Final Round:

1. Preliminary Round decisions will be made and Invitations to the Final Round will be sent by October 15.

2. All selected contestants must reply whether or not they can participate in the Final Round, and if so, submit their final round video by October 25. 

 

Final Round:

1. The final Round video can either be the same as the Preliminary round or different.

2. Contestants may perform with or without repeat as long as the performance duration meets the requirement (for the time range of each category, please refer to the Repertoire page)

3. Memorization is recommended but not required. 

4. Final round results will be announced by October 30. ​​

 

Judging Criteria:

The judging criteria for the competition include, but are not limited to:

• Technique

• Musicality

• Interpretation

• Stage presence

• Overall performance

(Please note that all instrument categories will be evaluated separately, and jury members for each instrument category may not be the same)

 

Awards & Prizes:

Certificate of Diploma, Winner’s Concert

​​

Important Dates:

October 1: Application & video submission deadline 

October 15: Announcement of preliminary results 

October 25: Deadline to submit final round video

October 30: Announcement of final round results 

​

Other Rules:

*All decisions made by the judges are final.

*Competitors who do not adhere to the rules and regulations of the competition may be disqualified.

*World Stage Tour Competition is not responsible for the contestant’s cost of travel, meals, lodging, or other expenses.

*The World Stage Tour Competition Committee reserves the right to modify dates, venues, regulations, and other competition-related details as necessary. 

 

Program Requirements 

​

Prodigy I (Under 6)

Preliminary Round: Up to 2 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Final Round: Up to 2 minutes program selected by the contestant

​

Prodigy II (6-7 years old)

Preliminary Round: Up to 3 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Final Round: Up to 3 minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Junior I (8-9 years old)

Preliminary Round:  Up to 5 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Final Round:  Up to 5  minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Junior II (10-11 years old)

Preliminary Round: Up to 6 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Final Round:  Up to 6 minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Young Musician I (12–13 years old)

Preliminary Round: Up to 7 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Semi-Final & Final Rounds: Up to 7 minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Young Musician II (14-15 years old)

Preliminary Round: Up to 9 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Semi-Final & Final Round: Up to 9 minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Emerging Artist (16-17 years old)

Preliminary Round: Up to 10 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Semi-Final & Final Round: Up to 10 minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Professional Artist (18 and up)

Preliminary Round: Up to 20 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Semi-Final & Final Round: Up to 20 minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Community Artist (18 and up) / None Music Major

*Contestant who has ever studied in piano performance major may NOT apply for this category.

Preliminary Round: Contestant’s choice of a program that is up to 10 minutes.

Final Round: Contestant’s choice of a program that is up to 10 minutes.