All levels welcome. Record from home. Submit your video by Jan 18, 2026 (23:59 UTC) and present your artistry to an international jury with the chance to be featured in our livestreamed finals. Every participant receives Arabic/English certificates and clear, rubric‑based evaluation.
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Deadline: Jan 18, 2026 — 23:59 UTC
Format: Fully online • Single video per category
Jury: International & supportive (transparent rubric)
Certificates: Arabic & English
Fees: Student‑friendly • Region‑sensitive
Categories: Solo • Taqsīm • Composition • Duo/Ensemble
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Be Celebrated: Share your artistry with a global audience; finalists are featured in a livestreamed awards program.
Be Supported: Receive rubric‑based review with optional written feedback and AR/EN certificates for your artistic CV.
Be Included: All levels welcome. Record from home. Region‑sensitive fees keep the focus on music, not budget.
Grow Your Network: Connect with peers, teachers, and presenters across the oud community.
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Prepare — Choose a category, rehearse, and record one clear take (phone or studio).
Submit — Complete the form, paste your unlisted YouTube link (or upload MP4/MOV), and check your email for confirmation.
Celebrate — Results announced online; finalists appear in a livestreamed awards program and receive distinctions.
Stack's visual style is simple yet distinct, making it an ideal starting point for your project whether it be a basic marketing site, or multi-page company presence.
Solo Performance — Classical/traditional repertoire or contemporary works.
Taqsīm / Improvisation — Expressive development within maqām principles.
Original Composition — New works for solo oud.
Duo / Ensemble — Oud‑led groups (2–6 players).
Eligibility: No age limit. All levels welcome. You may enter multiple categories (separate video & fee per category).
Stack's visual style is simple yet distinct, making it an ideal starting point for your project whether it be a basic marketing site, or multi-page company presence.
Early Bird: Oct 1–Dec 31, 2025
Regular: Jan 1–Jan 18, 2026 (23:59 UTC)
Jury Review: Jan 20 – late Feb 2026
Finale Livestream & Awards: Feb 2026 (date TBA)
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Stack's visual style is simple yet distinct, making it an ideal starting point for your project whether it be a basic marketing site, or multi-page company presence.
One take, no splices. Max length: 7 min (Solo/Taqsīm/Composition) • 9 min (Ensemble).
Framing: Hands and instrument visible; stable lighting & audio.
Audio: Mild room reverb allowed; no multitrack overdubs.
Link or file: Unlisted YouTube link preferred or MP4/MOV upload (1080p).
File name (if upload): Category_LastName_FirstName_Country.mp4
Attire & setting: Concert‑ready or simple and clear—your choice.
Stack's visual style is simple yet distinct, making it an ideal starting point for your project whether it be a basic marketing site, or multi-page company presence.
Can beginners apply? Yes. All levels welcome.
Can I enter multiple categories? Yes—separate video & fee for each.
What if my upload fails near the deadline? Submit the YouTube link first; if issues persist, email support before the deadline with your participant ID.
May I edit audio/video? No splices; light color/audio correction is fine.
Refund policy? Fees are non‑refundable except for duplicate charges or system errors.
How are ties handled? The jury confers; Musicality & Expression serves as the first tiebreaker.
What rights do you need to share my video? A non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license for event promotion (see Terms).
When are results announced? Late February 2026 during the livestream; recipients are emailed.
Payment methods? Major cards and local options via our processor; fees vary by country.
Age & consent? Under 18 requires parent/guardian consent on the form.
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