The competition is open to classical guitarists of all nations born since June 1st 1973 and interested in following an international career.

• The deadline for applications is Jan. 31^st 2007.


• Along with the application form candidates shall enclose:


• an unedited recording of their own performance for the preliminary round (a CD is preferable)
• a curriculum vitae
• program for the competition
• a recent photo
• a photocopy of passport, ID-card or similar
• proof that the application fee (25 Euro) has been paid (photocopy or similar)


• Participants who will need a visa or similar are asked to inform the festival direction about that with the application.

The decision of the preliminary selection committee regarding accreditation for the main rounds will be reached and submitted by March 15^th, 2007. On receipt of the confirmation for the main rounds, the participation fee of 40 Euro becomes payable.

The payment of the application fee has to be made to the bank account named below. The bank transfer has to be "free of charge to the payee" and should indicate "Competition" and the participants name by way of reference.

Intern. Guitar Festival Heinsberg
Account No. 202 2002
Bank: Kreissparkasse Heinsberg,
Bank code: 312 512 20
IBAN: DE 46 31251220 000 2022002
BIC: WELA DE D1 ERK

As an alternative, a non-negotiable cheque marked "free of charge to the payee" can be send in with the application.

The application fee can also be transferred by PayPal or Moneybookers, which may be the cheapest way for all non-EU-residents. For further information please contact office@guitar-festival.com before making any transaction via PayPal or Moneybookers.