DV YOUNG SOUNDS · 7TH EDITION · 2027
DV YOUNG
SOUNDS 2027
International Recording Competition
2027 APPLICATIONS · OPENS 1 NOV 2026 · CLOSES 30 SEP 2027
Prepare your application ↗
NEWS · 2026 EDITION
Selection updates & announcements
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2026 Semifinalists
Read announcement ↗: 2026 SemifinalistsThe 22 projects selected for the semifinals of DV Young Sounds 2026 have been announced. Discover the complete list.
Your music.
Our microphones.
The world.
FIRST PRIZE · TOTAL VALUE
€10,000
Recording, publication and promotion
including a €4,000 monetary award
SECOND PRIZE · TOTAL VALUE
€5,000
Recording and publication
including a €1,000 monetary award
From your idea to the world.
01 / THE PROJECT
Bring your artistic vision.
A distinctive programme, a clear identity and a project worth sharing.
02 / THE RECORDING
Make it a recording.
Professional recording support and publication with Da Vinci Classics.
03 / THE RELEASE
Let your music travel.
International promotion and distribution in physical and digital formats.
Supporting young talents, building musical careers.
In 2027, DV YOUNG SOUNDS reaches its 7th edition, confirming its role as an international recording competition dedicated to young performers and chamber ensembles.
Promoted by Da Vinci Publishing®, the competition offers emerging artists concrete access to the international recording industry through professional recording, publication, promotion, distribution, and financial support.
DV YOUNG SOUNDS seeks artistically valuable projects distinguished by vision, interpretative intelligence, and a clear musical identity. More than a prize, it offers a professional pathway through which young musicians can transform a strong artistic idea into an international recording release.
Who can apply?
Musicians aged 18 to 33
Soloists and chamber ensembles, from duo to sextet
All instruments and voices
See the full rules for eligibility, ensemble age exceptions and repertoire requirements.
International exposure
Winning projects are released worldwide through Da Vinci Publishing®, reaching a global audience in physical, digital and streaming formats.