Banaue International Music Composition Competition launched to create awareness of the Banaue Rice Terraces.

by - March 09, 2018

In line with the Banaue Rice Terraces Restoration Project of Universal Harvester, Inc. headed by Dr. Milagros How and the local government of Banaue led by Mayor Jerry U. Dalipog, a music competition is inviting all local and international composers to join the 2018 BANAUE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPOSITION COMPETITION and have the chance to be immersed in the Banaue’s local culture, be inspired with it and translate it into music.


The BANAUE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPOSITION COMPETITION is not only a great opportunity for the composers but it also aims to promote awareness of our country’s world heritage treasure - the Banaue Rice Terraces.

At the media conference held last March 8, 2018 at the Rizal Ballroom of Makati Shangri-la Hotel Dr. Margarita How, Head of the Banaue Rice Terraces Restoration Project of Universal Harvester, Inc. shared to the media how proud she is of the incoming competition. “We want to let the world know that the Philippines is home to great wonders, not just in term of natural resources, but also in inspiring talents from all over the world.”


Luminaries from the music industries are also present in the said occasion. The 2018 Banaue International Music Composition Competition is open to composers around the Philippines and all over the world, this is the first time that a competition of this magnitude will be held in the country. The event is set to bring excitement and cultural awakening to select participants and their “obra maestra” will first be played before the people of the province of Banaue.


Proving how big the event is , the Grand prize winner will get $12,000 USD while two consolation prizes will get $6,000 USD each and great opportunity to have a week-long immersion in Banaue.

An immersion will be given to the select 20 Composer Fellows, During the Banaue Immersion Program, they will learn and experience Banaue’s culture and music. As they immersed in the culture, new perspectives and inspiration may resort to a revision in their entry right before the semi-finals.

Out of the 20, only 10 will be chosen to be the finalists that will perform during the finals night to be held on July 25, 2015 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Deadline of the submission of entries is on 15 April 2018. For more details, you can visit www.banauemusic.org



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