Global Youth Music Competition

The Lions Clubs International Global Youth Music Competition is a unique cultural event that allows young musicians to showcase their talents. And helps the youth of today grow to be the Lions of tomorrow.

Who Is Eligible to Enter the Competition?

The competition is open to participants who are less than 25 years of age (born after December 31, 1985).

• All participants will play one required piece and two additional pieces they select from a list on the violin.
• Participants should have lived in the constitutional area they represent for at least five years.

How Will Participants Be Identified and Selected?

Seven international finalists will be selected, one from each Constitutional Area. All Constitutional Areas – except for the USA, Its Affiliates, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and Canada – will handle their own competition. 

• Learn more about competition guidelines for the USA, Its Affiliates, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and Canada.
• Please note that all other Constitutional Areas already have plans in place for/or have completed their competition.

How Will the Winners Be Selected?

All finalists will perform on June 30, 2010, during the Lions Clubs International Convention 2010 in Sydney, Australia. (Lions Clubs International will provide air fare and hotel accommodations for each finalist and one guest.) The performance will have two parts:

• Individual Performances: Finalists will perform the required piece and their first selected piece.
• Concert: Finalists will perform their second selected piece at a concert that is open to the public.

A panel of jurors, musicians of high reputation (active musicians, professors of music, etc.) will select the first, second and third place winners.

What Are the Prizes?

The first place prize is US$ 10,000; second place is US$ 7,000; and third place is US$ 3,000.

For More Information

To learn more about this competition, please contact us.