COMPETITIONS

“I wish you all to realize that the prize is a part of the reward gained from competing, but the real reward you receive is the knowledge, experience, and skills that are of great value. I hope it will continue to be used to benefit society and the nation.” – Princess Galyani Vadhana (given on 9 December 2002) 

As part of the festival’s objective to realize Her Royal Highness’ vision in promoting classical music to Thai society, the competitions aim to explore possibilities for making classical music sustainable for the current and future contexts in Thailand. In order to create a path for the future of classical music in Thailand, one might wonder what help might it need.

Classical music and its musicians in Thailand have been struggling long before the current pandemic begins. From not getting enough support or being seen as a genre requiring a deeper understanding with strict concert etiquette, the demand for classical music is not enough to support Thai classical musicians where many of them had sadly changed their careers. At the same time, classical musicians are only trained to perfect their performing skills which might not be enough for the fast-changing world.

To fulfil the goals, PGMF initiates two competitions which began in 2020; Call for Artists Competition and Business Model Competition. 

The Call for Artists Competition (formerly known as Performance and Promotion Competition) is a platform for the next generation of classical musicians to showcase their artistry through creative performance as well as to raise their awareness in project writing, public relations, and creating a fanbase.

The Business Model Competition is a platform for finding business models that can make classical music in Thailand accessible and sustainable. This competition recognizes the importance of making classical music a viable and sustainable industry in Thailand, and seeks to find innovative solutions to these challenges.

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