The contest offers rising musicians a chance not only to promote their original music, but also to connect, collaborate, and build community across borders. More than a competition, the Miela Music Contest is a celebration of creativity and shared musical passion.

👉 Check out last year’s participants: MIELA MUSIC CONTEST 2024 – Playlist

How the 2025 Contest Works

Registration deadline: November 23, 2025

Application form + rules & requirements

Phase 1 – Jury Selection

A professional jury composed of journalists, musicians, promoters, and live-music experts will select the most promising entries. Their videos will be featured in a dedicated YouTube playlist.

Phase 2 – Public Voting

The public can support their favorites online.

Likes will count for 20% of the final score, equal to two additional virtual judges.

The six top-voted artists will advance to the live finals at Teatro Miela on:

📅 Thursday, December 18, 2025

📅 Friday, December 19, 2025

Live Finals at Teatro Miela

Finalists will receive full technical support and access to Teatro Miela’s stage for rehearsals and performances.

On December 19, each finalist will perform up to 30 minutes of original music.

The audience will also play a role in determining the final ranking.

Prizes

🥇 1st place: €1,000

🥈 2nd place: €500

🥉 3rd place: €300

2025 Jury

• Elisa Russo – Music journalist / Il Piccolo, Messaggero Veneto

• Barbara Urizzi – Author & host / PO4 – Radio Capodistria

• Marco Valva – Co-founder YEAH! Festival, cross-border promoter

• Matjaž Manček – Former Kino Šiška booker, co-founder MENT Ljubljana, GO! 2025 team

• KALPA – Musician, winner of Miela Music Contest 2024

• Fabrizio Comel – Former Globogas booker, Miela Music Live programmer

• Willy Rossetti – Sound engineer / Teatro Miela

• Francesco De Luca – Organizational director / Teatro Miela

A Stage for New Voices

The Miela Music Contest 2025 continues its mission to spotlight fresh talent, support artistic growth, and bring together the region’s vibrant music communities.

If you’re an emerging artist ready to share your sound — this is your moment.