Competition notice

The Sixth “Dunhuang Cup” Chinese Instrumental Music Performance Competition —— Application Started

Notice date: October 19, 2025 · Vancouver, British Columbia

Notice

Notice information

The notice announced the North America Division of the sixth “Dunhuang Cup” Chinese Instrumental Music Performance Competition, scheduled for December 2025 in Vancouver. It stated that every category would be adjudicated online using submitted performance videos.

The notice listed solo and ensemble categories for bowed-string, plucked-string, and wind instruments, with professional and non-professional divisions. It identified Canada YC Music Academy as the North America Division organizer. Registration for this edition has closed.

The published regulations listed non-professional, professional, and ensemble divisions. The announced schedule ran from registration in October through December 12, a preliminary round on December 15, and a final round on December 29, 2025.

Official competition title
The Sixth “Dunhuang Cup” Chinese Instrumental Music Performance Competition —— Application Started
Notice date
October 19, 2025
Location announced
Vancouver, British Columbia
Categories
Bowed-string, plucked-string, and wind instruments; solo and ensemble
Divisions
Non-professional, professional, and ensemble
Status
Applications closed

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