Registration
Schedule
1
Global Call for Submissions Opens
May, 2025
2
Preliminary Round Submission Period
May - August, 2025 (DDL: Aug, 31st)
3
Preliminary Judging
September, 2025
4
Semi-Finalists Announcement
September, 2025
5
Semi-Final Judging
October, 2025
6
Winners Announcement
October, 2025
7
Award Ceremony & Digital Music Concert Late
October, 2025 (Shanghai, China)
*NOTE: The actual competition schedule is subject to change based on IDMIC's official announcements.
IDMIC Competition Regulations
  1. IDMIC will invite expert judges from globally renowned digital music schools and institutions to jointly evaluate the entries;
  2. Entries will be judged by track and category;
  3. Contestants under the age of 18 (as of December 2025) can select ‘Youth’ for individual judging when submitting their entries;
  4. Preliminary Round: All entries will be reviewed and evaluated by the jury to select finalists.
  5. Final Round: Finalists will be re-evaluated and winners will be selected by the jury panel.