Music Forge New Artist 2026

MusicForge New Artist, Second International Music Performance Competition 2026 is open to soloists, chamber ensembles, choirs and orchestras of all nationalities and all ages. The Competition consists of two stages: an Online Preliminary Round, where applicants submit a video performance (max. 12 minutes) and a Recording Project Proposal (max. 500 words), followed by a Live Final on 17 October 2026 in Lucera, Italy. The Grand Prize includes a €3,000 cash award, professional recording of the winner's own album, editing, mixing and mastering, international physical and digital release, worldwide distribution, international promotion and an Artist Management Contract with MusicForgeStudio. Applications close on 10 September 2026. Complete Competition Rules and online application are available at: https://musicforgestudio.site/mf-new-artist-competition/