Main Prizes
First Prize: €20,000 and diploma
Second Prize: €10,000 and diploma
Third Prize: €5,000 and diploma
Diploma
In the event of a tie, the prize shall be awarded in full to each Laureate.
The Jury shall not be obliged to award all prizes.
Orchestra Prize
The musicians of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra shall vote for their favorite finalist.
The Orchestra shall offer to the chosen Laureate an invitation to conduct a concert in the 2027–2028 season.
Audience Prize
The public shall also be invited to vote for the “Audience Prize” and to select their favorite finalist.
Press Prize
Online Vote Prize
Each internet user may vote for their favorite candidate between the beginning of July 2026 (from the announcement of the Competition participants) and the end of the Final Round (6 September 2026). The winner shall be announced at the Award Ceremony.
Musical Partners’ Prizes
The Competition’s musical partners shall offer selected Laureates future engagements with fee. Details shall be available on the Competition’s official website under the section “Our Partners.”