Dedicated to the support of young musical talent and artistic excellence, DV YOUNG SOUNDS reaches its 6th edition in 2026, confirming its role as an international recording competition conceived for emerging performers and chamber ensembles.

Organised by Da Vinci Publishing® (Osaka) in collaboration with EGEA Music, the competition offers young musicians a concrete opportunity to enter the demanding world of the international recording industry, through financial, artistic, editorial, promotional, and logistical support.

The 2026 edition marks a renewed and strengthened commitment. Alongside the opportunity to record at DV Studios, in the Sala Musicale Giardino in Crema, DV YOUNG SOUNDS now offers a First Prize with a total value of €10,000, including a €4,000 monetary award, as well as rehearsal, professional recording, publication, promotion, and distribution. The Second Prize, with a total value of €5,000, includes a €1,000 monetary award, three full days of recording, printing, publication, and worldwide distribution.

All prize-winners will receive promotional support designed to accompany the international presentation of their projects. In addition, projects considered artistically suitable by the jury, even if they do not reach the scores required for the official prizes, may nevertheless be offered the opportunity to record and/or publish with Da Vinci Classics, under the conditions reserved for Da Vinci artists.

Since its first editions, DV YOUNG SOUNDS has enabled a number of recording projects to be published and distributed internationally, offering young musicians not only recognition, but also practical access to the professional structures of the recording world.

The competition seeks projects distinguished by artistic vision, interpretative intelligence, and a clear sense of musical identity. It is addressed to musicians capable not only of performing at a high level, but also of presenting programmes with cultural depth, coherence, and communicative strength.

With the support of Da Vinci Publishing® (Osaka) and EGEA Music, the selected artists will have the opportunity to record, publish, distribute, and promote their projects internationally, transforming a musical idea into a tangible artistic achievement.