BOSTON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL July 16 - 23, 2027
BIMC Premier finale
3 vibrant concerts
3-day masterclasses
2-day exploration to top conservatories & ivy league universities
Four Competitions
BIMC Premier
BIMC Premier
BIMC Premier
Boston Int'l Music Competition - Premier
Age Limit: 5 - 35
Instruments: (1) Voice, (2) All Instruments
Genres: (1) Classical, (2) Jazz or Contemporary, (3) Music Theater, (4) Folk
Team Size: 1-15 Members
Language: Any
Application Open: Sept. 15, 2026
Application D.L: Mar. 1, 2027
BICC
BIMC Premier
BIMC Premier
Boston Int'l Composition Competition
Age Limit: 7 - 35
Instrumentation: (1) Solo or Duet, (2) Trio, Quartet or Chamber Music, (3) Large Ensembles or Orchestras
Genres: (1) Classical, (2) Jazz or Contemporary Music
Team Size: Any
Application Open: Sept. 1, 2026
Application D.L: Feb. 1, 2027
* Songwriting Not Included
BICSC
BIMC Premier
BICSC
Boston Int'l Chinese Song Competition
Age Limit: 5 - 100
Instrument: Voice
Genres: (1) Bel Canto, (2) Folk Songs, (3) Popular Songs.
Team Size: (1) 1-4 Members, (2) Chorus, 5+ Members
Language: Chinese
Application Open: Sept. 15, 2026
Application D.L: March 15, 2027
BICEC
BIMC Premier
BICSC
Boston Int'l Chorus & Ensemble Competition
Age Limit: 5 - 35
Instruments: (1) Chorus, (2) Ensemble & Orchestra
Genres: (1) Classical, (2) Jazz or Contemporary
Team Size: 5+ Members
Language: Any
Application Open: Oct. 1, 2026
Application D.L: Feb. 21, 2028
BICEC is held biennially.
BIMC Premier Categories
Voice
Other Instruments
Voice
Genres: (1) Classical, Opera, Musical Theatre, (2) Pop, Jazz, Contemporary and Folk.
Team Size: Solo, Duet, Trio or Quartet
Language: Any
Piano
Other Instruments
Voice
Instrument: Acoustic Piano
Genres: (1) Classical, (2) Jazz and Contemporary.
Team Size: Solo, or Duet
Strings
Other Instruments
Other Instruments
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass
Genres: (1) Classical, (2) Jazz and Contemporary music.
Team Size: Solo, Duet, Trio or Quartet
Other Instruments
Other Instruments
Other Instruments
Instruments: (1) Other Strings, (2) Brass, (3) Woodwind, (4) Percussion, (5) Keyboard, (6) Band.
Genres: (1) Classical, (2) Jazz and Contemporary, (3) World Music.
Team Size: Solo, Duet, Trio or Quartet.
Refer to Other Instruments
BIMC Benefits
More Music Opportunities......
The BIMC winners will have more opportunities for media exposure, concert performances, and music festivals at different levels. The shows could be in US or China and lead to possible contracts with talent agencies.
Helpful for College Applications......
Teenagers who participate the Boston Int'l Music Competition will have opportunities to work with music professors from TOP schools including Berklee, NEC, Harvard, Julliard, Eastman, and Manhattan. The winners can also get recommendations from prestigious professors.
2026 Boston Int'l Chinese Song Competition
The Winners' Concert & Award Ceremony
🎤 Music Inspires Dreams, Enjoy the Best Voices in Boston!
Join us on August 16 for the Boston International Chinese Song Competition Winners' Concert & Award Ceremony! Outstanding vocalists will take the stage to celebrate excellence, honor this year's winners, and share an unforgettable evening of Chinese music.