Now open for online 2021 applications!

Are you a singer born in 1989 or later, and ready for an opportunity of a lifetime?

Apply now for the Queen Sonja International Music Competition 2021 and get ready to kick-start your career.

The Queen Sonja International Music Competition 2021

AuditionRoom, 15 – 16 June
Oslo, 13 – 23 August

“Come as you are:” Choose your own repertoire, upload video footage of two operatic arias and join us for a sparkling celebration of voices.

Attractive concert engagements, cash prizes, masterclasses, career advising, networking and exposure of your voice and talent!

We are excited and looking forward to receiving your application.

Deadline 1 April.

An opportunity of a lifetime

The Queen Sonja International Music Competition is a prestigious competition, held in Oslo every two years for singers from around the world. The competition is a platform for providing career opportunities for young singers and acts as a stepping-stone to the professional music world for young artists. It also acts as a bridge builder between the Norwegian and international music scenes.

In addition to cash prizes, exposure to the music industry and exciting concert opportunities, the participants can look forward to masterclasses and extensive career guidance by internationally renowned experts. Six singers will perform arias and duets in the grand finale at the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet on Friday 20 August 2021.

Several previous participants can document a significant career development and international recognition following the competition.