Performance Format:

• Participants must perform in person for the Qualification Rounds at Harmony Music Center. The Grand Final will be held at Nadeen School, where qualifying participants will also perform in person.

• The results will be announced the morning after the Qualification Round. Bahrain-based performers who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd will be invited to the Grand Final Award Ceremony.

• Gold Medalists will perform again at the Grand Final and compete for special awards. Silver and Bronze medalists will receive their awards without the need to perform.

Grand Final Performance:

• During the Grand Final nominated contestants may perform the same piece as in the Qualification Round or choose a different one.

• No extra points are awarded for performing a different piece, but in the event of a tie, performers with new material will be ranked higher.

Performance Requirement:

• All performances must be memorized. Using a music sheet will result in a penalty.

• Contestants may be moved to a more appropriate level if their chosen repertoire doesn’t align with their current category.

Accompaniment and Backing Tracks:

• Live accompaniment or a high-quality backing track is allowed for Instrumental and Voice categories.

• For Beginner Level Piano, a backing track is permitted, but no duets with the teacher.

Awards and Prizes:

• 1st Prize: Certificate of Achievement and Gold Medal

• 2nd Prize: Certificate of Achievement and Silver Medal

• 3rd Prize: Certificate of Achievement and Bronze Medal

• Special Awards for 1st Prize holders, based on their performance during the Grand Final

• Certificates of Participation for all contestants

• Certificates of Appreciation for Teachers and Accompanists

Performance Format:

• Overseas participants must submit a video recording of their performance from their home, school, or concert hall.

• All recording must be uploaded to the cloud-based storage or YouTube and sent as a link to GMIC@harmonybahrain.com before the specified deadline. (See section “Timeline” or “Event Calendar” to find out the due date)

• Zoom performances are no longer required.

Video Recording Requirements:

• The recording must have clear sound, free of background noise.

• The performer’s face, body, and instrument must be fully visible, including all parts of the instrument used to produce sound.

• Participants should wear appropriate performance attire.

• Each video should start with a brief introduction, mentioning that it has been recorded for the Gulf Musician Idol Competition in Bahrain.

Video Sharing:

• Recorded performances will be shared on the Competition YouTube Channel alongside live performances from Bahrain-based participants.

• These videos will also be shared with Bahrain-based contestants during the Qualification Rounds and the Grand Final to promote cross-cultural learning and experience exchange.

Awards and Prizes:

• Points and awards will be allocated separately for Bahrain-based live performers and overseas online performers.

• Digital Certificates of Achievement will be emailed to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners, and Certificates of Participation to all contestants.

• Certificates of Appreciation will be emailed to their teachers and accompanists.

• Overseas participants who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd and wish to attend the Award Ceremony in Bahrain are welcome to join in-person.

• Gold Medalists from overseas who attend the Grand Final in Bahrain will have the opportunity to compete for special awards.

For Adjudicators: "Stay tuned for the announcement of our panel of adjudicators, coming soon!"

For Contest Outcome: "Contest outcomes will be shared during the competition week—stay tuned for updates!"