TAIGF 2025 Competition - Preliminaries Ticket

Welcome to TAIGF 2025 Competition Preliminaries!

Here’s your chance to secure one of the 40 spots to the main event!

How it works:

1. Purchase your entry ticket: For €30, you’ll gain access to submit your entry.

2. Submit your performance: When purchasing your ticket, you can send us a link to your Instagram or YouTube video that showcases your skills. *N.B. Important that your video is public and and includes the text and speech listed below
   

3. Preliminaries Rules:

   1. Your submission video should be 10 minutes in total.

   2. Your performance should include:

      • Free choice of repertoire.

      • The required piece: Homenaje by Manuel De Falla
        

4. Judging period: Our panel of judges will review all submissions and select the top 40 competitors who will advance to the main event.
   

Key dates:

• Submission window: February 1st – July 15th

• Announcement of selected competitors: July 31st

• Main event: 8th+ 9th (round 1), 10th (Semis) and 11th (Finale) October 2025
  

Don’t miss this great opportunity to show yourself and compete with the best players of the classical guitar! Secure your ticket now and let your talent speak for itself.

Note: By purchasing this ticket, you agree to the terms and conditions of participation. Only one entry per ticket is allowed.

*Instructions for Your Submission Post In the Video: 1 Start your video by saying: "Hi, my name is [Your Name], and this is my entry for the Tino Andersen 2025 International Guitar Festival Competition in Bergen, Norway, October 2025." 2 Copy and paste the following text into your video description: "This is my entry for the Tino Andersen 2025 International Guitar Festival Competition in Bergen, Norway, October 06-12 2025. Visit www.taigf.com and subscribe to newsletter for updates and more info." 3 Tag our instagram account if you submit to Instagram. or Include link to our Youtube channel in description if you upload to YouTube. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Taigf24  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinoaigf/ 4 Don’t forget to include the following hashtags and tags: #TAIGF #TAIGF25

The Rounds: Preliminary video round: 1st February - 15th July Follow rules listen above Eliminatory Round

8th - 9th October 2025 - Greig Hall, Bergen Norway

10 minutes free choice repertoire

Semi Final

10th October 2025 - Hotel Kviknes, Balestrand, Norway

12 Competitors

15 minutes free choice - Contrasting Styles

Final 11th October 2025 - Hotel Kviknes, Balestrand, Norway

4 Competitors 35 minutes free choice

Music must be from varied time periods and styles

1 piece from first round may be repeated

Competitions rules:

• Entries for preliminary rounds will close on 15/07/2025

• Entries and fees submitted after this date may be considered but the festival board reserve the right to refuse entry on grounds of timetabling availability

• The competition is open to participants of all ages

• Individuals who already hold university level teaching positions are not eligible to compete

• No set pieces in main competition. (Only Homenaje - M. deFalla, in Preliminary round)

• We reserve the right to change the time of individuals performances to facilitate fair rest for the jury

• All rounds are open to the public

• Juries are comprised of eminent international and Norwegian guitarists and musicians

• No more than one piece played in the eliminatory round may be replayed in the final round. Pieces may not be repeated in the Semi Final Round.

• The performance length will be counted from the beginning of first piece to the end of the last piece, including intermissions and tuning 

• Prizes may not be exchanged for money

• Prize money will be payed out in NOK

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The Prizes:

First Prize 100 000 NOK (Approx. 9,000 Euros)

• A minimum of 5 concerts, including multiple in Norway and one at the next TAIGF.

• Professional video production with Pix Audio in London (can be published on their channels, private channels, or TAIGF's channels).

Second Prize 40 000 NOK (Approx. 3,600 Euros)

• 3 concerts in Norway.
  

Third Prize 30 000 NOK (Approx. 2,700 Euros)

Fourth Prize 20 000 NOK (Approx. 1,800 Euros)

Audience Prize 10 000 NOK (Approx. 900 Euros)

• Symbolic of audience members voting and their participation.

• May be awarded to any participant from any round.

Youth Prize 10 000 NOK (Approx. 900 Euros)

• For participants aged up to 23 years (no guitar prize).

• May be awarded to any participant from any round.

40th - 1st Place Prize All participants who place in the top 40 will receive an exclusive fjord cruise experience to witness the semifinals and finals of the TAIGF competition in Balestrand, Sognefjorden(known as the longest fjord in the world, stretches over 200 kilometers into the heart of Norway's majestic landscape)

• Fjord Cruise from Bergen to Balestrand and Back:

  • Departure: Early Friday, October 10th, 2025.

  • Return: Sunday, October 12th, 2025, around noon.

• Two Nights at Kviknes Hotel:

  • Accommodation and meals included (excluding alcohol).

  • Opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery and unique atmosphere of Sognefjorden.

• Semifinals and Finals Access:

  • Attend the semifinals and finals of the TAIGF competition.

    
    

*Additional Notes:

Participants must arrange and cover their own flights to Bergen and accommodation in Bergen for the rest of the festival/competition period.

About Kviknes Hotel:

Located in Balestrand by the Sognefjord, Kviknes Hotel is renowned for its rich history and beautiful surroundings. Recently, it was honored with the "Best Historic Resort Worldwide" award during the Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence 2024.  This iconic hotel, with roots dating back to the 19th century, combines timeless charm and modern amenities, offering breathtaking views of the fjord and surrounding mountains.

We are pleased to offer an exclusive experience for the top 40 participants, made possible by the generous support of Tertnes Holding.