Registration
Schedule
1
Global Work Collection Campaign Opens
June, 2026
2
Submission Period
June-September, 2026 (Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026)
3
Preliminary Round Evaluation
October, 2026
4
Announcement of Finalists
Mid-October, 2026
5
Final Round Evaluation
Late October, 2026
6
Announcement of Award Winners
November, 2026
7
Award Ceremony and Showcase Performance of Winning Works
Mid to Late November, 2026

*NOTE: The actual competition schedule is subject to change based on IDMIC's official announcements.

Schedule
  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 (those who are under 18 years old as of January 1, 2027) may choose to enter the "Track E: Track for Composers Under 18"when submitting their works. Entries in the Track E will be reviewed separately.
  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.