Congratulations on being selected as a finalist in the Brahms Young Musician Competition 2026. Please read the following information carefully before submitting your Final Round application.

1. Final Round registration is open to selected finalists only.
2. The application deadline is 15 September 2026, 23:59 UTC.
3. The Final Round entry fee is €69 for solo performers, vocalists, conductors and composers, and €89 per chamber ensemble.
4. All Final Round entry fees are non-refundable.
5. Finalists may continue using the video submitted for the Preliminary Round or submit a new video.
6. Performance applicants submitting a new video may perform the same or different repertoire. The total programme duration must not exceed 15 minutes.
7. Composition finalists must use the same composition submitted for the Preliminary Round. No new work needs to be submitted.
8. Video links must remain accessible and must be set to Public or Unlisted, not Private.
9. A separate application and entry fee are required for each category in which the applicant has been selected.
10. Only finalists who complete the application and payment before the deadline will be evaluated in the Final Round.
11. The Preliminary Round serves solely as a qualifying assessment for entry into the Final Round and does not offer any awards or certificates. Electronic certificates will be issued only to participants who enter the Final Round.

By submitting this application, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted the Competition Rules.