Event Overview

The 31st Macau Youth Music Competition, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, will be held from June 17 to July 27 at the Dom Pedro V Theatre. This year's edition features nearly a thousand participants across 25 categories and 32 rounds of competition.

Competition Details

• Date: June 17 – July 27, 2013
• Venue: Dom Pedro V Theatre
• Categories: Piano Solo, Piano Duet (Four Hands), Piano Ensemble, Harp Solo, Harp Ensemble, and more.
• New Category: A "Two Pianos" category has been introduced this year.

The competition aims to promote the development of local culture and arts, playing an active role in nurturing young musical talent in Macau.

Awards & Prizes

• Each competition category awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, along with Merit and Commendation awards.
• The organizer will continue to present special awards:
  • Cultural Affairs Bureau Grand Prize (1 winner)
  • Most Promising Award (10 winners)
  • Best Performance Team Award (1 team)
• These awards provide financial support for outstanding local youths to pursue further studies in music.
• Scholarship Opportunity: Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA, has established a scholarship to support winners of this year's competition in pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in the United States.

Significance & Impact

The Macau Youth Music Competition is an annual, important arts education initiative by the Cultural Affairs Bureau. Over the years, it has provided local youth with valuable performance experience and learning opportunities, actively contributing to the enhancement of their musical standards and offering incentives and support for those aspiring to continue their studies in music.

Award Ceremony & Winners' Concert

The Cultural Affairs Bureau will host the Award Ceremony and Winners' Concert on July 27 at 3:00 PM at the Dom Pedro V Theatre. The concert will announce the winners of the special Cultural Affairs Bureau Grand Prize, and some of the competition's top performers will be invited to perform.