UNIVERSAL MARIMBA COMPETITION PRIZES 2026

• Thefinal list of Prizes will be reviewed and finalized after the application deadline by June 1^st, 2026.
• Please note that all finalists will receive the official title of “Laureate of the Universal Marimba Competition".

THE PRIZES MARIMBA SOLO  

• Ludwig Albert Adams signature Concert Marimba (Value: €22,000)
• Invitation jury & festival artist (future editions).
• Invitation International festivals.
• Laureate Diploma
• Scholarship L.Albert Academy 2027 (€500)
• Extra Prizes 

• €500.
• €500.- Prize items or products  
• Invitation jury & festival artist (future editions).
• Laureate Diploma. 
• Scholarship L.Albert Academy 2027 (€500)
• Extra Prizes 

• €300
• €300.- Prize items or products 
• Invitation jury & festival artist (future editions).
• Laureate Diploma.
• Scholarship L.Albert.Academy 2027 (€500)
• Extra Prizes  

1. . Please note that the final list of prizes may be subject to review depending on the total number of applications received (minimum 10 participants). This minimum number must also be reached in order for the duo and chamber music disciplines to be organized as separate categories. Should this minimum not be met, both disciplines will be combined into a single category. 
2. Depending on the number and overall level of applications, the Jury reserves the right to admit three duo ensembles to the Final Round, thereby enabling the awarding of an additional 3rd Laureate Title.

• €500- (to be decided later) 
• €700.- Prize items or products 
• Invitation jury and festival artists (future editions).
• Invitation Int. festivals.
• Laureates diploma 
• Scholarship L.Albert Academy 2027 (€500)
• Extra Prizes 

• €300 Euro. 
• €500.- Prize items or products 
• Invitation jury & festival artist (future editions)
• Laureates diploma 
• Scholarship L.Albert Academy 2027 (€500)
• Extra Prizes 

SPECIALLY OFFERED PRIZES 

• Best performance Prize of Belgian works (solo & Chamber Music) - Awarded by the jury to competitors selected for their outstanding musical interpretation of Belgian compositions;                    
• Ludwig Albert Talent Prize - Award for oustandiing Tone and musical interpretation, presented to competitors across all rounds, selected by Dr. Ludwig Albert.
• Igor Lesnik Prize - Awarded for the best performance of Croatian works published by biNg bang Publications.This prize may be shared among several competitors of all rounds. 
• Public Prize - Awarded to the finalists of all categories and voted for by the audience.
• Invitation to international festivals - May be offered to selected laureates. Please note that the Competition recommends laureates to various festival organizations, which independently decide on any further invitations. 
• L. Albert academy scolarship - A full scholarship, covering the registration fee for the Ludwig Albert International Marimba Academy 2027, will be offered to all winning laureates, donated by Marimba Projects (Value: €500 per laureate).
• Belgian scholarships - These scholarships may be awarded to European candidates for one year of study (Master Marimba or Master Marimba Chamber Music) at the Marimba Master Departments of the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp and/or LUCA School of Arts, Leuven. (Value: €1,000 – donated by Dr. Ludwig Albert. 
• Endorsement - Laureates may be recommended by the Competition Board to partner companies for consideration as future endorsed artists. Please note that any further offers are made solely at the discretion of the companies.
• Originality Prize - This prize, donated by Splendid Arts Edition, may be awarded to candidates who perform their own compositions and/or arrangements. It includes international publication and promotion of their works.

GENERAL TERMS 

• All laureate prizes will be awarded unless there is an insufficient number of eligible participants in a particular category, or the judges determine that the quality of the competitors does not merit a specific prize or award.
• The Competition reserves the right to produce additional CD releases of all recordings made during the event.
• Please note that a minimum of 20 applications for the Marimba Duo & Chamber Music category must be received for this discipline to take place and for the prize money to be awarded.
• In the event that future CD productions are offered to winning laureates, all laureates are required to include mention of their awarded Competition Laureate Przie in the CD booklet and all related promotional materials.
• Some organizations may offer additional performance or showcase opportunities to laureates. Each organization manages its own policies and conditions. Travel expenses may not be included and must be covered personally or by relevant sponsors. Laureates are responsible for contacting the organizations directly to confirm their participation. Please note that the Competition cannot be held responsible for delays, cancellations, or any other changes caused by the organizations;
• The winning instrument will be presented to the 1st Prize laureate. Delivery arrangements will be coordinated with Adams Company. Please note that additional costs, such as transportation or customs duties, may apply for overseas shipments and must be covered personally by the laureate.
• Laureates are requested to include their awarded Prizes and the official title “Laureate of the Universal Marimba Competition Belgium” in their biographies and all promotional materials.