WFIMC 2026 YEARBOOK

THE MIRJAM HELIN INTERNATIONAL SINGING COMPETITION Helsinki/ Turku, Finland

WFIMC Member since 1987

The Mirjam Helin International Singing Competition is among the world’s most prestigious vocal contests, created for exceptional young singers. It is celebrated for its artistic excellence, diverse repertoire, generous prizes, and distinguished jury. Past prizewinners—such as Olaf Bär, Elīna Garanča, René Pape, Nadine Sierra, Andrea Rost, and Julia Lezhneva—have gone on to international success. The 10th edition will be held in Turku, Finland, with the final round at the new Turku Music Hall Fuuga, featuring the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by John Storgårds.

Next Competition Application Due Competition Dates

2027/ Voice

Nov 2-30, 2026

Jun 5 - Jun 17, 2027

Second next edition 2030/ Voice Third next edition tba

Total Prize Money

EUR 193.000

Other Awards Travel support

Concerts/Tours, Recordings, Marketing/ website, Workshops/career support

in part/ limited

Streaming

own website/other

Application System OWN/OTHER Application fee N/A

Jury

Camilla Nylund (Chair), others tba Turku Philharmonic Orchestra John Storgård, Conductor

Artists

mirjamhelin.fi

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