Japan Preliminary Round
The ZhongSin International Music Competition is an international music competition that brings together young musicians from around the world.
The Japan Preliminary Round is organized by Sirius Music and serves as the official preliminary round for participants advancing to the Singapore Finals.
Competition Date
15 November 2026
Venue
Symphony Salon, Tokyo
Registration Period
25 August – 11 November 2026
Eligibility
Open to musicians of all ages and nationalities.
Entry Fee
First Piece Category ¥13,200 (Tax Included)
Additional Piece Category ¥8,800 (Tax Included)
(within the same Instrument)
Applications for a different Instrument must be submitted separately with the full entry fee.
Competition Divisions
Keyboard
Piano • Accordion
Classical Vocal
Pop Vocal
Strings
Violin • Viola • Cello • Double Bass
Guitar
Classical Guitar • Acoustic Guitar
Woodwinds
Flute • Clarinet • Oboe
Traditional Chinese Instruments
Dizi • Erhu • Pipa • Guzheng • Yangqin • Ruan
Each instrument includes multiple Piece Categories. You may enter additional Piece Categories for the same instrument by paying the additional fee. To compete on a different instrument, a separate application and full entry fee are required.
Application for the Japan Preliminary Round opens on 25 August 2026.
Please read the Competition Rules carefully before submitting your application.
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