{"id":101990,"date":"2021-12-08T06:49:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T06:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/?page_id=101990"},"modified":"2022-03-01T04:19:08","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T04:19:08","slug":"general-conditions-2019","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/general-conditions-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"General Conditions 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”20″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”4″ bottom_padding=”3″ back_color=”color-wayh” back_image=”102257″ back_position=”center center” overlay_color=”color-jevc” overlay_alpha=”40″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ enable_top_divider=”default” top_divider=”gradient” shape_top_h_use_pixel=”true” shape_top_height_percent=”100″ shape_top_color=”color-wayh” shape_top_opacity=”25″ shape_top_index=”0″ row_name=”Welcome” uncode_shortcode_id=”105819″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” overlay_color_type=”uncode-palette” shape_top_color_type=”uncode-palette” row_height_pixel=”120″][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=”yes” position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ zoom_width=”0″ zoom_height=”0″ width=”1\/1″ column_width_pixel=”900″][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-136269″ text_size=”fontsize-155944″ text_weight=”400″ text_space=”fontspace-781688″ sub_lead=”yes” sub_reduced=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”589139″ subheading=”General Conditions”]2019 Voice[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ mobile_visibility=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”204748″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”1″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”724204″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”140758″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”838170″]ORGANIZATION[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”875144″ css=”.vc_custom_1638946282472{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The Dong-A Ilbo will set up the Management Committee and Secretariat for the operation of the Competition. The Competition Jury will be organized by the Management Committee, consisting of musicians of prominent standing from Korea and abroad.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”229463″]APPLICATION[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”873127″ css=”.vc_custom_1637152081400{padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”983848″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”959668″]1. ELIGIBILITY[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”208607″ css=”.vc_custom_1638946321622{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The competition is open, regardless of nationality, to:
\n– All male singers born between March 25, 1983 and March 24, 2001.
\n– All female singers born between March 25, 1986 and March 24, 2001 [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”674998″]2. APPLICATION PROCEDURE[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”138966″ css=”.vc_custom_1645029464174{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Application deadline is December 14, 2018<\/strong>. Candidates must register directly on our website www.seoulcompetition.com.<\/p>\n

Application deadline cannot be extended under any circumstances and registrations will be considered to be completed only when all of the following documents have been received:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”369700″ css=”.vc_custom_1645029456425{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

A. All applications must be made using the form available on the Seoul International Music Competition (www.seoulcompetition.com). No other method of submission will be accepted.<\/div>\n
B. A photocopy of the applicant\u2019s passport.<\/div>\n
C. A high resolution photograph of the applicant, suitable for publicity purposes. (at least 1MB)<\/div>\n
D. A good-quality video file, which must include one art song and two opera arias in two different languages.<\/div>\n
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\u2022 The language for art song and opera aria may be repeated.<\/div>\n
\u2022 The works performed in the preselection video may be included in the programme for the public rounds of the Competition.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text border_color=”color-gyho” border_style=”solid” uncode_shortcode_id=”205240″ css=”.vc_custom_1638946821092{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}” border_color_type=”uncode-palette”]TECHNICAL DATA FOR VIDEO RECORDING<\/strong>
\n\u2022 All video files must be uploaded to the Google Drive and shared with us (seoulcompetition@donga.com). The video link (URL) must be copied and pasted in the field provided on the online application form.
\n\u2022 Links to Youtube or other platforms are NOT acceptable as submissions.
\n\u2022 Each work must be uploaded in an individual video file.
\n\u2022 Recordings may be from public performances or a recording studio.
\n\u2022 The candidate\u2019s face must be fully visible at all times on the screen; the camera angle must be fixed, and the microphones should be positioned at a distance allowing to obtain a good sound quality.
\n\u2022 Video files must be recorded after June 14, 2018. The works, however, may have been recorded on different dates.
\n\u2022 NO EDITING of an individual work is permitted.
\n\u2022 The candidate\u2019s name should not be indicated in any manner on the screen.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”109947″ css=”.vc_custom_1645029662749{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

E. Copies of international and national competition awards.<\/div>\n

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\u203b \u2460 No late application will be accepted.<\/div>\n
\u203b<\/span> \u2461 No documents will be returned.<\/div>\n
\u203b<\/span> \u2462 No other materials (newspaper reviews, etc.) will be accepted.<\/div>\n
\u203b<\/span> \u2463 All correspondence from the Secretariat will be conducted via mail or e-mail. Please ensure that your address and e-mail address on the application are correct.<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”144757″]3. ADDRESS FOR APPLICATIONS[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”122362″ css=”.vc_custom_1638795073956{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The Secretariat of Seoul International Music Competition<\/strong>
\n3Fl., The Dong-A Ilbo Bldg.
\n29, Chungjeongno, Seodaemun-gu
\nSeoul 03737, South Korea<\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong> Tel<\/strong> 82-2-361-1415
\n\u2022<\/strong> Fax<\/strong> 82-2-2020-1639
\n\u2022 E-mail<\/strong> seoulcompetition@donga.com<\/a>
\n\u2022<\/strong> Website<\/strong> www.seoulcompetition.com<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”431831″]4. ENTRY FEE[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”201446″ css=”.vc_custom_1645029841788{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Following receipt of the admission confirmation, the participation fee of $200 must be transferred \u201cfree of bank charges for the recipient\u201d by January 11, 2019<\/strong> at the latest. This participation fee cannot be refunded under any circumstances.<\/p>\n

Details of the bank<\/span>
\n\u2022 Bank<\/strong> Kookmin Bank
\n\u2022 Branch<\/strong> Dong-A Media Branch (1, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03187, South Korea)
\n\u2022 Account Number<\/strong> 870-01-0150-981
\n\u2022 Account Holder<\/strong> The Dong-A Ilbo
\n\u2022 Swift Code<\/strong> CZNBKRSE<\/p>\n

\u203b The arrival of the entry fee will be considered as a formal agreement between the applicant and the Dong-A Ilbo on his\/her participation in the competition under the terms and conditions of the Seoul International Music Competition.<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”353107″]TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”583377″ css=”.vc_custom_1645029928316{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Travel expenses are sole responsibility of the competitors. However, non-Korean competitors who do not reside in Korea will be provided with financial aid towards their international airfare: US $400 will be given to those coming from Asia, and US $800 for those coming from continents outside of Asia. Taxes will be deducted from the aid according to Korean tax laws. The applicable tax rate is approximately 22%.<\/p>\n

Non-Korean competitors who are not residents in Korea will also be provided with room and board at designated lodgings from March 21, 2019 until the dates indicated below:<\/p>\n

\u2022 First Round competitors <\/strong>until the morning after the First Round
\n\u2022 Second Round competitors<\/strong> until the morning after the Second Round
\n\u2022 Semifinalists <\/strong>until the morning after the Semifinal Round
\n\u2022 Finalists <\/strong>until the morning after the Final Round<\/p>\n

\u203b All competitors are required to arrive in Seoul by March 22, 2019 to register with the Secretariat and to draw lots to decide the order of performance at the competition.<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”174617″]PRACTICE[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”862586″ css=”.vc_custom_1638949782729{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Non-Korean competitors who are not residents in Korea will be provided with practice facilities, which are free of charge, for one hour every day from two days before the First Round until the end of the competition. Non-Korean competitors who are not residents in Korea and do not bring their own pianist will also be provided with an official accompanist by the secretariat and will have the opportunity to rehearse with the assigned accompanist within the hours specified for practice above in the following manner: One session before the First Round, one session before the Second Round, and one session before the Semifinal Round. Each finalist will have two rehearsals with the orchestra (including a stage rehearsal) before the Final Round.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”140864″]SCORES[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”179114″ css=”.vc_custom_1638947305459{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Candidates are expected to use the original scores of the works they perform. The Seoul International Music Competition will not tolerate any fraud that might be committed by a candidate in this regard (such as the public use of illegal copies). Candidates must be able to supply copies of the scores of the works performed in their programme to the Competition organizers and to their official accompanist(s) in any case. For the final round, if it turns out that the orchestral material is not available in the time required for the smooth running of the competition, the competition\u2019s organizers may ask the candidate to perform another work from his or her repertoire. [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”850417″]ORDER OF PERFORMANCE[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”686997″ css=”.vc_custom_1638947334551{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The order of appearance will be determined by a random drawing on March 22, 2019. On the day of performance, each competitor must be present at the Secretariat office located in the concert hall by the specified time. Those who are unable to perform when called upon to do so may be disqualified. However, if any competitor should be late for his\/her performance due to unavoidable circumstances, the Jury may allow the competitor to perform at a different time, depending on how the competition is progressing.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”213466″]PERFORMANCE RIGHTS[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”137642″ css=”.vc_custom_1638947451694{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The competitors will be in contract exclusively with the Seoul International Music Competition while they are in Korea. All contacts with the media must be made through and with the approval of the Secretariat. The competitors will be required to be available for any media-related arrangements made by the Competition.<\/p>\n

The Secretariat reserves the exclusive rights, without additional fees payable to the competitors and their accompanists, to:<\/p>\n

1. Record audio or video and broadcast all the rounds of the competition including the rehearsals, Opening Ceremony, and Ceremony of Awards by any televised or radio broadcast means, including the Internet, cable networks, terrestrial or other broadcasting, live or pre-recorded, in Korea or abroad.<\/div>\n
2. Record, reproduce and arrange for the reproduction of performances on CD, SACD, sound track, audio cassette, video cassette, video disc or CD-ROM\/CDI, DVD, minidisk, or any other existing or future medium.<\/div>\n
3. Arrange agreements with other parties regarding the Competition materials mentioned above.<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”169734″]JUDGMENT[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”873127″ css=”.vc_custom_1637152081400{padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”983848″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”126041″]1. PRELIMINARY ROUND[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”946170″ css=”.vc_custom_1638947474272{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The Preliminary Jury will select contestants to be invited to subsequent rounds of the competition. All applicants will be notified of acceptance or rejection by December 31, 2018.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”406788″]2. PUBLIC ROUNDS[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”211440″ css=”.vc_custom_1638947559502{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The competition will consist of four rounds.<\/p>\n

1) A point system will be used by the Jury for adjudication. Each juror will judge and mark the performances of all competitors, but abstain from judging\/marking the competitors who were his\/her own students for more than three months in the previous two years.<\/div>\n
2) The decisions of the Jury are final and are not subject to appeal.<\/div>\n
3) Competitors may not exchange opinions with any member of the Jury at any time during the competition on subjects that may influence the judging. There are no exceptions to this rule and any competitor who fails to comply will be disqualified, and additionally, any judge who fails to comply with the rule will jeopardize his\/her own status in the competition.<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”785609″]RRIZES AND ENGAGEMENTS[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”873127″ css=”.vc_custom_1637152081400{padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”983848″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”908737″]1. PRIZES[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”381759″ css=”.vc_custom_1638949456866{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]There will be cash awards in total of US $122,000.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 First Prize<\/strong>: US $50,000
\n\u2022 Second Prize <\/strong>: US $30,000
\n\u2022 Third Prize<\/strong>: US $20,000
\n\u2022 Fourth Prize<\/strong>: US $10,000
\n\u2022 Fifth Prize<\/strong>: US $ 7,000
\n\u2022 Sixth Prize<\/strong>: US $ 5,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”181473″ css=”.vc_custom_1638947847503{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

1) The Jury reserves the right to withhold an award(s).<\/div>\n
2) In case of a tie, the prize money of the prize won and that of the next prize in the ranking will be added up and distributed equally.<\/div>\n
3) Taxes will be deducted from the prize money according to Korean tax laws.<\/div>\n

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