Supporting young people with their musical talents is an important mission of Lions International. The annual music competition - the Lions LEMC European Music Competition - offers talented young musicians the opportunity to perform in their home countries and throughout Europe. It is dedicated to classical music.

Each year a different instrument is chosen.

Conditions for participation

• Be domiciled for at least 5 years in Switzerland or Liechtenstein.
• You must not be older than 23 years. 
• Registration by 31 December (2023: NEW REGISTRATION DEADLINE UNTIL 15.02.2023) via email including a CV to be addressed to Benno Widmer.

Agenda

• Registration via internet by 31 December of the year preceding the competition (2023: NEW REGISTRATION DEADLINE UNTIL 15.02.2023).
• During March, elimination MD 102 (Switzerland/Liechtenstein) and determination of the 3 finalists.
• Early May, appearance of the finalist at the Lions National Convention MD102.
• During October, the MD102 winner represents Switzerland at the European Final held during the Lions Club European Convention.

Each participant will receive a 500 CHF award offered by a regional Lions club as well as a certificate of participation. The 3 finalist winners will receive 2'500 / 1'500 / 1'000 CHF respectively. 

You can access the details of this year's competition by consulting the news below.