Daegu International Vocal Music Competition Competition
Description
The 43rd SINCE 1983
Daegu International Vocal Music Competition Rule and Conditions
The 43rd Daegu International Vocal Music Competition is open to all singers regardless of nationality. Male and Female vocal music professionals born between August 27, 1989 to August 26, 2007 are qualified to apply. Applicants must submit an online application form including all documents stated on the competition’s official website (www.daegumusic.com) by the application deadline. Submitted documents can not be changed or returned after the application deadline.
1. Application period
-Preliminary round in Europe: April 28, 2025 - June 4, 2025
-Preliminary round in U.S.A: May 12, 2025 - July 1, 2025
-Preliminary round in Korea: June 23, 2025 - August 4, 2025
2. Entry fee
Preliminary round in U.S.A: USD 100 (banking fees to be covered by the applicant)
- Entry fee can be paid on site for the American preliminary round.
Bank: IM BANK
Bank Branch: 2310, DALGUBEOL-DAERO, SUSEONG-GU, DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA
SWIFT CODE: DAEBKR22
Account holder: DAEGU MUSIC ASSOCIATION (LEE SANG JIK)
Account Number: 532-10-168382-7
Account Branch: 3 FLOOR, 164-2, MYEONGDEOK-RO, NAM-GU, DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA
3. Competition procedures
-Preliminary round in U.S.A: July 11, 2025
National Opera Center (Marc A. Scorca Hall), New York, U.S.A
-Semi-final round: August 24. 2025
Daegu Concert House (Grand Hall), Daegu, Republic of Korea
-Final round: August 26, 2025
Daegu Concert House (Grand Hall), Daegu, Republic of Korea
4. Accompanist and Rehearsal
*Only those who have been eliminated from the European and American rounds can re-enter the Korean round entry.
*The preliminary and semi-final rounds will be held privately.
*The final round will be held as a public concert. Korean art songs will be accompanied by piano, while opera arias will be performed with an orchestra.
*If there is no orchestral score or part score for the final round performance, the final round performance can be changed after consultation with the Daegu Music Association.
· Competition will provide a pianist for the preliminary round in Europe, in U.S.A and the semi-final round. Participants may also bring their own accompanists if desired.
· Final round participants will have one rehearsal session with the pianist(for Korean art song) and the orchestra(for opera aria) before the final performance.
5. Airfare and Accommodation
· The travel expenses and per diem incurred from participation in the competition shall be borne by the participant.
· Only candidates who advance to the Semi-final round through the preliminary rounds in Europe and U.S.A will receive airfare support of KRW 1,000,000, subject to tax deduction in accordance with Korean tax law.
· Accommodation will be provided only for Semi-final and Final rounds candidates who apply in advance.
· Foreign nationals requiring a visa in order to enter the Republic of Korea will be provided with the necessary documents. The Visa fees are the participant’s responsibility.
6. Prizes
A total of KRW 58,000,000in cash will be awarded.
1st Prize KRW 20,000,000
2nd Prize KRW 7,000,000
3rd Prize KRW 4,000,000
and Special Prize
7. Audition Information
...edit listing