WELCOME TO
A great performance opportunity for
Flute Players of ALL AGES!
The Lyrical Flute International Championship is a virtual flute competition designed for flute players of all ages and skill levels* from around the world (*excluding professional players). This inspiring event celebrates the art of flute playing through an extensive repertoire, including many newly commissioned works by living composers.
Entrants represent a diverse range of countries, with many from the USA and Australia, as well as New Zealand, Portugal, the UK, Hong Kong, Poland, Taiwan, Spain, Peru, South Africa, Denmark, Russia, Germany, China, Slovakia, Italy, Mexico, Czech Republic, Greece, Ukraine, Hungary, Ireland, Singapore, Bulgaria, Estonia and more.
How It Works:
Participants choose a piece from the set repertoire, record a video of their performance, and submit it for review by our esteemed panel of judges.
What You’ll Receive:
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Every entrant receives a certificate featuring a brief comment from the judges.
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Winners are awarded prizes to celebrate their achievements.
This is your chance to play for our team of leading international judges and to explore inspiring repertoire, with prizes totalling thousands of dollars across all sections.
NO ENTRY FEE and open to flutists of all ages, from any country. As well as the flute solo and ensemble sections, there is a section for clarinet and saxophone players.
To enter, simply submit a video of your performance of ONE of the set pieces (see the Repertoire and Rules pages below).
Every entrant receives a personalised certificate and a brief comment from the judges on their performance.
Enter now! Entries close 31 October 2026. Results will be announced on 25 November 2026.
Sponsors
Thank you very much to all our sponsors; we very much appreciate their generous support.
To visit a sponsor's website, please click on their logo.
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Follow our social media pages for competition news and to hear performances from past Championships.
You'll also find recordings from previous years on our YouTube channel, with more being added regularly.
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Sir James Galway listening to performances
