Official poster of the Split International Guitar Competition

Mislav Režić (Croatia)

The competition consists of two rounds.

First Round - January 27

Duration: up to 15 minutes
Repertoire: Free choice of repertoire

Final Round - January 28

Duration: up to 30 minutes
Repertoire: Free choice of repertoire

General Repertoire Rules

• • Competitors may freely choose their repertoire for all rounds, subject to the requirements stated above.
  • Works performed in one round may not be repeated in any other round.
  • Although not mandatory, competitors are strongly encouraged to include at least one composition by a Croatian composer in either the Semi-Final or the Final. A list of suggested Croatian composers is available via Cantus.hr upon request by email.

Jury and Voting Regulations

• • Members of the jury may not vote for a candidate with whom they have a family relationship, a close personal relationship, or who is or has been their student.
  • Throughout the competition, jury members must refrain from any direct or indirect contact with the candidates.
  • Jury members must not make any public statements regarding the candidates, jury deliberations, or the organization of the competition.
  • If a participant’s performance does not comply with the competition requirements, the jury reserves the right to interrupt the performance and exclude the participant from further participation in the competition.
  • The decisions of the jury are final and not subject to appeal.

Prizes

First Prize

• • EUR 3,000
  • Masterclass with jury members after the competition
  • Performance at the winners’ concert
  • Solo recital at the 2027 edition of the chamber music festival Glazbene večeri kod sv. Jeronima
  • AV Recording

Second Prize

• • EUR 1,500
  • Masterclass with jury members after the competition
  • Performance at the winners’ concert
  • AV Recording

Third Prize

• • EUR 500
  • Masterclass with jury members after the competition
  • Performance at the winners’ concert
  • AV Recording

Special Prize "Goran Listeš"

• • EUR 200
  • Awarded for the best performance of a Croatian composition
  • AV Recording

Audience Award

• • EUR 200

Applications must be submitted exclusively online by completing the Google Form available at the following link:

APPLICATION FORM

• When completing the form, applicants are kindly requested to provide accurate and complete information in order for the application to be considered valid.
• The application fee must be paid at the time of submission. Proof of payment must be uploaded within the application form, in accordance with the instructions provided in the form itself.

• The application fee is non-refundable in the event of a participant’s withdrawal, failure to attend, or submission of a late, incomplete, or unjustified application.

• In the event that the competition is cancelled by the organizer, or if the competition cannot be held, the organizer shall refund the application fee or offer an alternative date. Any refund may be reduced only by actual administrative costs, provided that such costs have been clearly stated in advance and are legally applicable.