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Unisa International Voice Competition
Next edition
No future edition is announced on the official pages we could check.
Overview
International voice competition of the University of South Africa in Pretoria, with separate classical and jazz vocalist categories and open to all nationalities. The 7th edition took place from 21 January to 1 February 2026, with the final accompanied by orchestra (classical) or rhythm section (jazz).
- Organiser
- University of South Africa (Unisa Music Foundation)
- Instruments
- Voice
- Category
- Opera & general voice
- Age limits
- 2026: born on or after 1 February 1993
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Email application with entry form, video links, photo, bio, CV, two recommendations, ID and proof of fee (USD 100; ZAR 500 for South Africans)
Rounds & time limits
- Online qualifying round: recording of up to 20 minutes
- Rounds 1 and 2 with piano
- Semi-final: recital with piano
- Final: with orchestra (classical) or rhythm section (jazz)
Repertoire
Category- and round-specific lists; classical singers sing from memory (except the South African work); jazz singers must include improvisation.
Jury & prizes
Jury
Not published on the official pages we could check.Prizes
- 1st: USD 15,000
- 2nd: USD 8,000
- 3rd: USD 5,000
- Special prizes possible
Past editions
- 2026 — ZK Matthews Hall, Unisa Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria, 21 January-1 February 2026 source
Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source