GMIC Regulations & Guidelines

Beginner (performer who has possessed basic skills of playing, the age of participants is restricted to 8 years old inclusive);
Foundation (performer who presents Initial – Grade 2 ABRSM/Trinity repertoire or repertoire of an equal complexity);
Intermediate (performer who is presents Grade 3 – Grade 5 ABRSM/Trinity repertoire or repertoire of an equal complexity);
Advanced (performer who is presents Grade 6 – Grade 8 ABRSM/Trinity repertoire or repertoire of an equal complexity);
Superior (performer who is presents ATCL/LTCL Performance Diplomas ABRSM/Trinity repertoire or repertoire of an equal complexity)
Adult (performer who is aged above 18 y/o regardless of the level and is not a professional musician)
Beginner (4 – 8y/o);
Foundation (9 – 11y/o);
Intermediate (12 – 14y/o);
Advanced (15 – 17y/o);
Superior (18y/o and above);
Adult (18 y/o or above, who is not being a professional musician)
Junior (the oldest performer of the ensemble is 11y/o or below)
Senior (the oldest performer of the ensemble is 12y/o or above)

Contestants are required to prepare 1 or 2 pieces for the Qualification Rounds and the Grand Final (if nominated).

Beginner Level

Solo Piano and Solo Instrumental (except Drums): 2 pieces of contestant’s choice
Solo Voice and Instrumental (Drums only): 1 piece of contestant’s choice

Foundation Level

Solo Piano and Solo Instrumental (except Drums): 1 or 2 pieces of contestant’s choice
Solo Voice and Instrumental (Drums only): 1 piece of contestant’s choice

Intermediate Level

Advanced Level

Superior Level

Adult Level

May include small classical ensembles or rock & pop bands consisting of 2 – 5 contestants.
The ensemble may be composed entirely of school-aged participants or include an adult accompanist.
For participation in the Ensemble Category, each ensemble/band should prepare one piece of contestants’ choice.

Bahrain-based Participants
- Must perform in-person at Harmony Music Center for both Qualification Rounds and Grand Final.
Overseas Participants
- Must perform LIVE through Zoom from their institutions or homes for both Qualification Rounds and Grand Final.
- Participants from the same country will be scheduled consecutively for easier organization.
- Pre-recorded video performance required from overseas contestants by the specified deadline.
Grand Final Performance
- Participants may choose to perform the same piece as in the Qualification Round or a different one.
- No extra points for selecting a different piece, but in case of a tie, the higher rank goes to the performer with new material.
Categories
- Include classical and rock & pop performances.
Accompaniment and Backing Tracks
- Live accompaniment or high-quality backing track allowed for Instrumental and Voice Categories.
- Backing track permitted for Beginner Level Piano Category; no duets with the teacher.
Performance Requirement
- All performances in each category must be done from memory.
- Contestants may be moved to an appropriate level if chosen repertoire doesn't align.

Awards for Each Level and Category

International Contestant Awards