LEMC
Lions European Music Competition Thomas Kuti
Uniting Europe in MusicLions European Music Competition Thomas Kuti (LEMC)
The LEMC pursues the Lions’ goal of promoting young people and European exchange among young people under the motto: Uniting Europe in Music.
The European Music Prize is organized by the Lions Europa Forum. The instrument changes every year. In 2026, the piano is the selected instrument.
After preliminary rounds are held in each country, the European final takes place during the Europa Forum in Karlsruhe.
Participants must not be older than 24 on January 1 of the competition year. To participate, contact the Lions organization in your country for further information and to register.
The organizers of the competition
Chairperson: DGE Ingo Brookmann, MD 111 Deutschland
PDG GRMP Jutta Renner
DGE Roland Härdtner
DG Prof. Dr. Martin Storck
LEMC in der Stadthalle Karlsruhe
The European final of the Lions Music Prize will take place in the Karlsruhe City Hall.
The lecture hall is the: Hebelsaal
Round 1:
Thursday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All candidates will perform the compulsory piece and a piece of their choice from the repertoire list.
Round 2:
Friday, October 23, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., “Concert of the Six Best”
The six best candidates selected by the jury will perform the new composition for the European final in Karlsruhe and another piece of their choice from the repertoire list.
Registration:
Participants must register with the chairperson of the competition by
July 1, 2026. Detailed information on the registration process can also be obtained from the chairperson.
Contact
Chairperson LEMC:
DGE Ingo Brookmann
Ingo.Brookmann@t-online.de
