4th National Youth Competition (May 2025)

The 4th edition of the competition by the Luxembourg Guitar Festival, aimed at young guitarists from Luxembourg, will take place at the Cultural Center Schéiss – 142 Val Ste. Croix L-1370 Luxembourg-Belair – on Saturday 10th May and Sunday 11th May 2025.
Categories
1st Category (Junior) – born in 2014 and younger.
Program: up to 3 minutes of a free choice program.
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2nd Category – born in 2012 and younger.
Program: up to 5 minutes of a free choice program featuring at least two different styles/epochs.
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3rd Category – born in 2010 and younger.
Program: up to 7 minutes of a free choice program featuring at least two different styles/epochs.
4th Category – born in 2007 and younger.
Program: up to 9 minutes of a free choice program featuring at least two different styles/epochs.
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5th Category – born in 2004 and younger*.
Program: from 12 up to 15 minutes of a free choice program featuring at least two different styles/epochs.
*The artistic direction of the festival can also accept candidates that exceed the age limit to present themselves in this category, but without the right to get one of the 3 money prizes. They'll only receive a certificate.
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Awards
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1st Category (Junior):
Certificate for every competitor (Golden, Silver and Bronze certificate) and gift.
2nd to 5th Categories:
1st, 2nd and 3rd place money prize (150, 100 and 50 EUR)
Certificate for every competitor (Golden, Silver and Bronze certificate) and gift.
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First place winners in the categories 2 to 5 will play one piece at the awards ceremony on Sunday 18th May at the Salle de musique de chambre of the Philharmonie Luxembourg.
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Registration deadline
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Sunday, 27th April 2025, at 23.59 CET
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Results
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the results will be published on Sunday 11th May 2025, in the evening, on our website.