Premiere Opera Foundation International Vocal Competition + Professional Casting Auditions 2024: Apply Now!

8th Annual Premiere Opera Foundation International Vocal Competition + Professional Casting Auditions

We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s competition, like in previous years, will feature two distinct tracks! Contestants from around the world will submit their materials online for the Qualifying Round. If selected for the Semi-Finals, one can choose to compete either Live in New York City, Virtually Worldwide, or both—each platform offering separate prizes, maximizing opportunities for every participant.

Our competition has a rich history of success stories. Last year, we awarded our largest prize pool to date—$35,000 in cash prizes and special awards! Beyond the financial rewards, the impact on artists' careers has been remarkable. Over the past two years, as a direct result of the international jury that we curate, we can confirm that numerous winners have secured major international professional contracts and made role debuts with prestigious companies such as Bayerische Staatsoper, Staatsoper Stuttgart, Stadttheater Bern, Opera Nacional de Chile, Danish Royal Opera, Opera Philadelphia, and New York City Opera. Many winners have also signed with top management agencies like IMG Artists, while others have been accepted into elite young artist programs, including Opernhaus Zürich, Houston Grand Opera, Santa Fe Opera, and the San Francisco Opera's Merola and Adler Programs. Our alumni have gone on to achieve even greater success, winning international competitions like Operalia, the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, and the Viñas Competition.

This year, we’re proud to again host an esteemed jury of International Casting Directors, Young Artist Program Directors, Agents, and Industry Influencers. What sets our competition apart from any other in New York is that our jury includes these international casting directors who are actively casting roles for major productions, program directors offering spots in prestigious young artist programs, and agents actively seeking new talent to add to their rosters.

As the only New York-based competition with no age or citizenship restrictions, a truly global reach, and exceptional casting opportunities, we provide a unique chance not only for substantial financial support but also the opportunity to launch your career by performing for an internationally renowned jury in the positions of power to actually make it happen—and we can’t wait to hear you!

All the Details and Apply Here or through our YAP Tracker Listing!

*Exclusive YAP Tracker Special Discount Code for 25% OFF: Use Code POF-YAPTRACKER under the 'Have a Code?' section of your application.

Thank you for your commitment to the art form!