EMCY is the European Union of Music Competitions for Youth, a highly respected organization that serves as a network of national and international music competitions for young people across Europe. Founded in 1970, EMCY has a rich history of promoting musical excellence and fostering European cooperation among talented young musicians. At EMCY, we support our member competitions by providing them with practical and musical know-how through our innovative programs and initiatives.

One of our key focuses is on promoting fairness and the educational value of competitions through our EMCY Quality Standards. We believe that music competitions can stimulate passionate musicianship and offer young talents valuable opportunities to perform, collaborate, and grow. In addition to supporting our member competitions, we also organize exciting concerts, tours, workshops, and masterclasses for the EMCY Prize winners.

Through these activities, we aim to develop, support, and promote the musical education of young talents in the pre-professional stage and facilitate collaboration and exchange between music competitions for youth on a European level. Join us at EMCY and discover the transformative power of music competitions in nurturing the talents of young musicians. Experience fresh interpretations, discover new works, and connect with like-minded individuals from across Europe