Candidates can apply for multiple categories as long as their repertoire meets the requirement.
Age categories
Categories are set considering the age of the candidate on the day of application deadline
A: age 4-6
Free choice of programme, up to 5 minutes.
C: age 9-10
Free choice of programme, up to 7 minutes.
E: age 13-14
Free choice of programme, up to 9 minutes.
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G: age 18-21
Free choice of programme, up to 11 minutes.
B: age 7-8
Free choice of programme, up to 6 minutes.
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D: age 11-12
Free choice of programme, up to 8 minutes.
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F: age 15-17
Free choice of programme, up to 10 minutes.
H: age 22+
Free choice of programme, up to 15 minutes.
Specific categories
J: Baroque
Free choice of 1 or more baroque pieces, up to 10 minutes.
L: Romantic
Free choice of 1 or more romantic pieces, up to 10 minutes.
N: Sonata
1 or more movements of a sonata work.
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P: Chamber music
Free choice of programme, up to 10 minutes.
(Including Duo, and up to 10 players)​
R: Jazz
Free choice of programme, up to 10 minutes.
T: World music
Performing national instruments, free choice of programme, up to 10 minutes.
V: Innovative writing
Free choice of 1 work only.
Submit only one work related to music creation, education, methodologies, performance techniques, or theoretical explorations, showcased through a preview or sample. Your submission can be a piece of writing, a publication excerpt, a section of a book, or a visual/audio presentation. Acceptable formats for submission include PDF, image, or video, capturing the essence and innovative aspects of your chosen work.
*For written submissions, provide a preview or sample limited to 1500 words. If the entire work is submitted, only the first 1500 words will be considered for review; For video submissions, the maximum duration is 20 minutes. Each application is restricted to submitting only one work, regardless of the submission format. If multiple works are submitted, only the first one received will be considered.
W: Conducting
Free choice of 1 work only. Video duration: no longer than 30 minutes.
K: Classical
Free choice of 1 or more classical pieces, up to 10 minutes.
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M: Modern
Free choice of 1 or more modern pieces (composed after 1900), up to 10 minutes.
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O: Concerto
1 or more movements of a concerto work.
Q: Creative Video
Free choice of 1 piece only. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.
Examples of "creative" videos include, but are not limited to:
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An MV that presents your visual storytelling skills.
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A multi-track performance showcasing your exceptional talent.
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Your music performance synchronized with video footage featuring images, artwork, or illustrations created by you.
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Your music performance along with your imaginative video creations.
The Winners in this category will receive an additional Beeffie Art & Music Awards e-certificate, and will be listed on the Beeffie Creative Musical Artists page for the current year.
S: composition
Music composed by candidates themselves, free choice of One work only for each application. Video or audio accepted, up to 20 minutes.
*If multiple pieces are submitted in a single application, only the first work in order will be automatically taken into consideration.
U: MediaScore
Music composed for films, TV shows and video games, free choice of One work only for each application. Video or audio accepted.
*If multiple pieces are submitted in a single application, only the first work in order will be automatically taken into consideration.
X: Orchestra
Free choice of one orchestra work. Open to conductors, composers and orchestra. Video duration: no longer than 30 minutes.
Y: Choir/Ensemble
Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 30 minutes.