UNISA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION Pretoria, South Africa
WFIMC Member since 1991
The Unisa International Music Competition was established in 1982 in Pretoria. Prize winners include pianists Marc- André Hamelin, Dmitri Vorobieff, and Lukáš Vondráček; singers René Flemming, Cecilia Rangwanasha and Johan Botha; cellists Alexander Knasyer and Jerôme Pernoo; violinist Benjamin Schmidt. Famous jury members include Guido Agosti, Georgy Sandor, Marie-Claire Alain, Maria Kliegel, Martina Arroyo, and John O’Conor. Unisa competitions take place every two years and alternate between piano and one of strings, voice, organ, or wind instruments. Unisa is the only competition offering jazz and classical categories in parallel. Winners of the competition secure engagements with South Africa’s leading orchestras and recital venues during the following year.
Next Competition Application Due Competition Dates
2026/ Voice
Applications have closed Jan 20 - Jan 31, 2026
Second next edition 2028/ Piano Third next edition
Total Prize Money
USD 60.000
Other Awards Travel support
Concerts/Tours, Workshops/career support
yes
Streaming
Youtube
Application System OWN/OTHER Application fee USD 90
Jury
Classical: Sunhae Im, Eva Mei, Musa Ngqungwana, Alberto Triola, Maria Visca, Samson Diamond, Margaret Schindler Jazz: Jasmine Chen, Song Yi Jeon, Ola Onabulé, Natasha Patampongs, Melanie Scholtz, Thomas Pooley, Greg Jasperse
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