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Apply for the 2022 Petrichor International Music Competition

The second annual Petrichor International Music Competition is open for submissions. The annual musical performance and composition contest provides support, inspiration and exposure to composers, instrumentalists, singers, ensembles and orchestras from around the world.

2022 Petrichor International Music Competition

​The 2022 iteration of the competition will feature 12 categories, 36 winners, 36 finalists and over $60 000 (approx. R882 000) value in prizes.

Musicians from across the globe are encouraged to apply by 20 June 2022. The Petrichor Artistic Panel and the jurors will carefully review submissions individually and without regard for age, nationality, gender or musical style.    

All participants receive the Complementary Course by iClassical Academy including lifetime access to six music masterclasses. Due to current circumstances, the competition has stated that all participation will be conducted entirely online, and the musicians will be asked to submit either video, score or audio of their work

The applications will be reviewed by a jury panel consisting of world-renowned musicians from The Juilliard School, Berklee College of Music, Eastman School of Music, and Mannes School of Music.

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