UNIVERSAL MARIMBA COMPETITION PRIZES 2026

  • Thefinal list of Prizes will be reviewed and finalized after the application deadline by June 1st, 2026.
  • Please note that all finalists will receive the official title of “Laureate of the Universal Marimba Competition".


THE PRIZES MARIMBA SOLO  

 1st Prize Laureate
  • Ludwig Albert Adams signature Concert Marimba (Value: €22,000)
  • Invitation jury & festival artist (future editions).
  • Invitation International festivals.
  • Laureate Diploma.
  • Extra Prizes 
 2nd Prize Laureate
  • €600.
  • €700.- Prize items or products  
  • Invitation jury & festival artist (future editions).
  • Laureate Diploma. 
  • Extra Prizes 
3rd Prize Laureate 
  • €400
  • €500.- Prize items or products 
  • Invitation jury & festival artist (future editions).
  • Laureate Diploma.
  • Extra Prizes  

THE PRIZES MARIMBA DUO & CHAMBER MUSIC 
  • Please note that a minimum of 20 applications must be received in the Marimba Duo + Chamber Music category for the 1st Prize to be awarded and for the complete list of prizes to be reviewed, confirmed, and ultimately granted to the Laureates selected from both categories. 

1st Prize Laureates 
  • €2000 - (to be decided later) 
  • €800.- Prize items or products 
  • Invitation jury and festival artists (future editions).
  • Invitation Int. festivals.
  • Laureates diploma 
  • Extra Prizes 
2nd Prize Laureates
  • €1000 Euro. 
  • €700.- Prize items or products 
  • Invitation jury & festival artist (future editions)
  • Laureates diploma 
  • Extra Prizes 

3rd Prize Laureates

  • €700.
  • €500.- Prize items or products 
  • Invitation jury & festival artist (future editions)
  • Laureates diploma 
  • Extra Prizes 


SPECIALLY OFFERED PRIZES 

  • Best performance Prize of Belgian works (solo & Chamber Music) - Awarded by the jury to competitors selected for their outstanding musical interpretation of Belgian compositions;                    
  • Ludwig Albert Talent Prize - Award for oustandiing Tone and musical interpretation, presented to competitors across all rounds, selected by Dr. Ludwig Albert (Value: €250 each).
  • Igor Lesnik Prize - IAwarded for the best performance of Croatian works published by biNg bang Publications (value: €1,000).This prize may be shared among several competitors of all rounds. 
  • Public Prize - Awarded to the finalists of all categories and voted for by the audience.(Value: €250 each). 
  • Invitation to international festivals - May be offered to selected laureates. Please note that the Competition recommends laureates to various festival organizations, which independently decide on any further invitations. 
  • L. Albert academy scolarship - A scholarship, covering the registration fee for the Ludwig Albert International Marimba Academy 2027, will be offered to all winning laureates, donated by Marimba Projects (Value: €500 per laureate).
  • Belgian scholarships - These scholarships may be awarded to European candidates for one year of study (Master Marimba or Master Marimba Chamber Music) at the Marimba Master Departments of the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp and/or LUCA School of Arts, Leuven. (Value: €1,000 – donated by Dr. Ludwig Albert. 
  • Endorsement - Laureates may be recommended by the Competition Board to partner companies for consideration as future endorsed artists. Please note that any further offers are made solely at the discretion of the companies.
  • Originality Prize - This prize, donated by Splendid Arts Edition, may be awarded to candidates who perform their own compositions and/or arrangements. It includes international publication and promotion of their works.

GENERAL TERMS 

  • All laureate prizes will be awarded unless there is an insufficient number of eligible participants in a particular category, or the judges determine that the quality of the competitors does not merit a specific prize or award.
  • The Competition reserves the right to produce additional CD releases of all recordings made during the event.
  • Please note that a minimum of 20 applications for the Marimba Duo & Chamber Music category must be received for this discipline to take place and for the prize money to be awarded.
  • In the event that future CD productions are offered to winning laureates, all laureates are required to include mention of their awarded Competition Laureate Przie in the CD booklet and all related promotional materials.
  • Some organizations may offer additional performance or showcase opportunities to laureates. Each organization manages its own policies and conditions. Travel expenses may not be included and must be covered personally or by relevant sponsors. Laureates are responsible for contacting the organizations directly to confirm their participation. Please note that the Competition cannot be held responsible for delays, cancellations, or any other changes caused by the organizations;
  • The winning instrument will be presented to the 1st Prize laureate. Delivery arrangements will be coordinated with Adams Company. Please note that additional costs, such as transportation or customs duties, may apply for overseas shipments and must be covered personally by the laureate.
  • Laureates are requested to include their awarded Prizes and the official title “Laureate of the Universal Marimba Competition Belgium” in their biographies and all promotional materials.
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