Age:

Double bassists of all nationalities, born after January 1, 1983

Deadline:

April 1, 2018

Prizes:

1st prize € 8.500,- 
donated by Sparkassen Stiftung Mecklenburg Schwerin

2nd prize € 4.500,-
donated by Oscar und Vera Ritter-Stiftung Hamburg

3rd prize € 2.500,-
donated by Lions Club Ludwigslust

Additional Info:

1. The competition is carried out in 4 rounds. All rounds are open to the public.
2. The order in which candidates will perform is determined by the drawing of lots. The order will remain binding until the end of the competition.
3. Each candidate must personally check his/her scheduled performance times, and be present 30 minutes prior to the beginning of these times at the designated performance venue.
4. Candidates must bring their own sheet music, including all piano parts. Photocopies may not be used.
5. Tuning: Up to the semifinal round, all common tuning systems are permitted. The final round must be performed in solo tuning.
6. The final round must be performed from memory.
7. The jury is entitled to stop the performance before its end.
8. The decisions of the jury are incontestable.
9. The organiser will record and broadcast the entire competition. By entering the competition, participants waive their artists´rights, in favour of the organiser, to all audio and visual recordings and their subsequent publication (CD, DVD, internet live-stream or other media). Participants will not receive any compensation on account of their performances or any resulting recordings or broadcasts.
   The organiser especially reserves the right to allow radio and television stations to transmit live, record and broadcast all parts of the competition.
10. Any use of audio, video or photographic material by a third party requires the authorization of the organizer.