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Battle of the Virtuosos

America's Virtuosos Worldwide
Talent Contest

Where technique meets creativity and the streets introduce audiences to rising stars of the future.

One Stage. One Shot. Infinite Brilliance.

Enter the Competition

About the Competition

The Battle of the Virtuosos brings together – both professional and non-professional musicians – in a worldwide digital talent showcase. Whether you’re a classically trained musician, a street performer, a pub singer, a busker, or a solo online performer – this is your chance to shine.

Do you have the precision, the passion, and the presence to stand among the world’s elite performers?

Whether you are a violinist with fire in your bow arm, a pianist with impeccable clarity, a cellist with a soul-stirring tone, a singer with commanding presence, or a rising prodigy ready for discovery – this is the competition that will shine the world’s spotlight on you!

Artistry

Express your unique musical voice

Excellence

Compete at the highest level

Community

Join talented performers worldwide

Global Stage

Reach audiences everywhere

How it works

We will invite the performer whose online performance gained 3 million views in three months on our Youtube platform. Those who are invited will perform against other contestants via a formal audition in front of our selected judges. The finalist will then compete against everyone that has made it to qualify for the grand finale, all of which will be based on the vote of the public around the world.

A small portion of the vote will be rendered by the judges and will be tallied based on the online votes accumulated from around the world. The in-person audition event will be streamed online live, allowing a diverse audience and a panel of judges to engage with the participants in real time in the finale of the contest.

The performers must submit either classical music and contemporary performances ei: pop music, jazz, classical crossover etc using their instruments or voice.

How to enter

1. Record Your Performance

Capture your best performance on video. Show us your technique, artistry, and stage presence.

IMPORTANT: it is mandatory to have the banner "Battle of the Virtuosos" visible in the video. Get the banner here

2. Upload to Dropbox

Upload your performance video to Dropbox and generate a shareable link.

3. Submit Your Entry

Fill out the submission form below with your details and Dropbox link. Your journey to stardom begins!

prizes will be announced in 2026

Stay tuned on our Eventbrite page - click here

Submit Your Entry

Ready to showcase your talent? Fill out the form below and join the battle.

I have read the Terms and Conditions

Submission criteria

Step 1. Download banner and print it out

Download the banner

Step 2. Affix Banner on a location near you

Step 3. Showcase the banner in your video performance

Follow the steps:

Step 4: Ensure your music is original and doesn't have third-party material.

Your video may not contain third-party content that you do not own, including public domain footage, stock footage, news footage, etc. Here are the basic requirements to distribute your video:

  • Must contain 100% original material (audio and visual).
  • Must be professionally produced or have some production quality.
  • Cannot contain excessive or full-frontal nudity, explicit drug use, or graphic violence.
  • Cannot contain the release cover artwork.
  • No logo or MTV-style credits in the corners of the video
  • Lyric music videos with lyrics stylized into a produced video are accepted. Other lyric videos that fall under the following styles: karaoke, static text over graphics or stock elements, or just have the lyrics on the lower third of the video will be rejected.
  • All videos need to only show the music video itself with no on-screen distractions.
    • NO URLs, hashtags, social handles, dates, shoutouts, or other promotional text on the screen.
    • NO burn-in logos in the corners of screens throughout the video.
    • NO front / ending slates, title, or end cards in the video (white text on black screen).
    • NO MTV-style credits in the corner of the video.
    • NO still image or a blank screen in video, videos need to have active pixels.
    • End credits cannot be longer than 5 seconds TOTAL.

Release of Rights

Who owns it?

Content TypeOwnership & RightsPlatform & Usage
Videos, Pictures/Likeness & Name, Video Interviews & AudioBattle of the Virtuosos owns the content; rights are releasedUploaded and marketed on Battle of the Virtuosos platforms

 

Video rights release conditions are the specific terms and clauses in a legal agreement, signed by participants in a video, that grant the producer explicit permission to use the individual’s likeness, voice, and performance in the recorded media.

Key conditions typically detailed in a video release form include:
Scope of Use: The form specifies exactly how the footage can be used, edited, published, and distributed (e.g., in a film festival, on a website, for advertising, or for educational purposes).

Modification Rights: A clause is generally included that allows the producer to edit or modify the footage as needed (e.g., cutting an interview for clarity or using stills from the video).

Commercial and Non-Commercial Usage: The conditions should state whether the material can be used for both commercial (monetized) and non-commercial purposes, which offers broader protection for potential future uses. For the Battle of the Virtuosos both.

Third-Party Rights: The agreement often includes a condition allowing the producer to transfer or license the rights to the footage to a third party (e.g., a distributor or another organization).

Time Limit/Perpetuity: The form should specify the duration for which the rights are granted. Producers often seek rights “in perpetuity” (indefinitely) to avoid future complications.

Waiver of Inspection/Approval: Participants often waive their right to inspect or approve the finished product or any advertising materials that use their image/voice.

Release of Liability: This condition protects the producer from future claims such as libel, slander, invasion of privacy, or copyright infringement related to the use of the footage.

Compensation Details: The form must clearly state whether the participant is receiving payment or royalties, or if they are agreeing to no compensation. No compensation once release of rights have been agreed to and material submitted bearing Battle Of The Virtuosos Logo

Grant of Rights: The participant explicitly assigns any rights they might have in their contribution to the producer.

Age and Consent: The form should confirm the participant is over 18 or, if a minor, include a separate signature section for a parent or legal guardian to provide informed consent.