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Participation
Overview

Everything you need before applying, from eligibility to arriving in New York.

Overview · Before You Begin

Participate: from eligibility to the New York stage

Before you apply, please confirm your age and eligibility, the designated repertoire, the materials required, and whether you are able to travel to New York for the live preliminary, semi-final and final rounds.

Deadline

July 6, 2027

Registration closes

Entry Fee

USD $120

Non-refundable

Location

Manhattan, New York

United States

Prize Pool

USD $30,000

Total awards

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Where to Start · Three Entry Points

What would you like to know first?

I

Rules & Eligibility

Confirm age and eligibility, application materials, video requirements, the three competition rounds, fees, visas, copyright and conduct.

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II

Designated Repertoire

The designated Chinese repertoire, how many pieces each round requires, the no-repeat rule, and preparation resources.

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III

Participant Guide

Key dates, venue, check-in, accompaniment, rehearsal, visas, travel, accommodation and a pre-departure checklist.

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Checklist · Before You Apply

Are you ready to begin your application?

These five points are for your own confirmation. This site does not collect or transmit your answers.

  1. I meet the age requirement of 18 to 50 and the other eligibility criteria.
  2. I can sing in Chinese from the official designated repertoire.
  3. I can arrange my own travel to New York for all live rounds.
  4. I have valid identification, a photograph, a vocal résumé and a recent performance video.
  5. I understand the entry fee is USD $120 and have read the refund and visa notes.
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Key Dates

Key dates

Applications Open

Applications open

To be announced.

Deadline

Registration & video deadline

July 6, 2027

Review

Review results

To be announced.

Repertoire

Repertoire & score confirmation

To be announced.

Live Rounds · New York

Live rounds in New York

Preliminary August 6, 2027; semi-final August 7; final August 8.
Check-in times and venue to be announced.

Awards Concert

Winners’ concert and awards ceremony

Date and venue to be announced.

Still Unsure

One more thing to confirm?

Please check the FAQ first. If you still need help, contact us and indicate whether your question concerns registration, repertoire, travel or media enquiries.

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