Enter MICMC 2027
An introduction from Wilma SMITH — ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, MICMC
The Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition (MICMC) was established in 1991 and takes place every four years in Melbourne, Australia. It has become one of the most important launching pads for string quartets and piano trios ready to take their place on the world stage.
With substantial prizes, including total AUD150,000 cash - AUD30,000 String Quartet 1st Prize, AUD22,500 Piano Trio 1st Prize plus additional AUD30,000 Grand Prize for one of those groups and multiple other cash prizes - plus concerts and residencies, MICMC 2027 is open to string quartets and piano trios world-wide whose members are all under the age of 35 years at July 9, 2027.
Up to sixteen groups comprising eight piano trios and eight string quartets selected from a video audition round will travel to Melbourne to compete. Travel support up to AUD2,100.00 per person/cello plus free accommodation will be provided.
We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne!
ELIGIBILITY/RULES
The Competition is open to string quartets and piano trios of all nationalities whose members are under the age of 35 on 9 July 2027.
A person who was a member of a first prize winning ensemble in any previous Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition is not eligible to compete in the same category of the Competition.
A person may enter the Competition as a member of only one ensemble.
Detailed Rules and Regulations, including repertoire requirements, can be found on the MICMC Acceptd page (see below).
APPLICATION PROCESS
All Applications are to be submitted via MICMC’s official Application partner, Acceptd.
Online applications, together with all required supporting documents, audio-visual material and the application fee, must be submitted between 12:00am local time 13 July 2026 and 11:59pm local time 30 September 2026.
An application fee USD $280 is payable upon submission of the Application. The application fee is non-refundable.
2026 – Entries, preliminary round
MICMC 2027 Entries Open
MICMC 2027 Entries Close
Announcement of Preliminary Round Results
Up to 8 piano trios and 8 string quartets selected to compete live in Melbourne, July 2027
2027 – LIVE IN MELBOURNE
Community Workshops
Workshops with MICMC competitors who wish to arrive early and be involved. These are for school-aged musicians and also for clientele of our Community Partner: Music and the Brain Foundation, inspirational champions of personal music-making in the community to heal and nourish and specifically to aid in the prevention, treatment and management of brain related disorders.