SoloWay
Key Dates
Competition Categories
Open to soloists, ensembles, and choirs. Every category is adjudicated by specialist judges with professional expertise in your discipline.
Age Divisions
Solo participants are assigned to age divisions based on their age as of November 9, 2026. Your division is calculated automatically when you register.
Entry Fees
Fees are charged per entry and paid securely online when you register. Group fees apply per registered group, not per individual performer.
Awards & Prizes
Awards are based on score thresholds — not placement. Multiple participants can receive the same award level. Physical medals and trophies are shipped worldwide.
How It Works
Four simple steps from registration to receiving your award — everything happens online.
100-Point Judging System
Each performance is evaluated by qualified professional judges. Your final score is the arithmetic average of all judges' scores.
Meet the Judges
Our distinguished panel of music professionals brings decades of performance, education, and production experience from around the world.
Irina Khaliullina
USA
Founder & Director of SoloWay School of Music • Founder of SoloWay International Music Competition • Vocalist & Performer • Vocal Coach • Choir Conductor • Artistic Director and Producer
Roman Tarantsov
USA
Professional Vocalist • Vocal Coach • Philharmonic Soloist • X-Factor & The Voice of Ukraine Participant • International Performer • Vocal Competition Jury Member • Collaborations with Internationally Recognized Artists
Barnabas Kim
South Korea
Violinist, pianist, vocalist, and music educator. Holds four Honors Diplomas and a Postgraduate Assistantship Diploma in music performance.
Kateryna Kachalova
USA
Composer, vocalist, pianist, and music educator. Choir conductor, songwriter, and ministry leader with over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, and adults.
RULADA (Iryna Tsukanova)
USA
Singer, songwriter, composer, and vocal coach. Creator of the ImproviNation vocal method and founder of the RULADA vocal school.
Liam Fisher (Viacheslav Rybikov)
USA
Singer, songwriter, producer, and vocal coach. Finalist of The Voice of Ukraine and participant of New Wave 2014. Actively involved in music production and artist development.
Alex Vernii
USA
Professional Guitarist • Sound Producer • Recording Artist • 24+ Years of Experience • 1,500+ Live Performances Worldwide • Multiple “Song of the Year” Awards • Collaborations with Natalia Oreiro, John Schlitt (Petra), NUTEKI, UZARI & Tima Belorusskikh
Elena Khan
Ecuador
Concert organist, pianist, musicologist, and educator. Holds a Doctorate in Organ Performance. Based in Quito, Ecuador.
Andrey Chmut
USA
Saxophonist, composer, recording artist, and educator. Billboard-charting and Grammy-nominated recording artist.
Andrei Ivanov
USA
Professional Drummer • Recording Artist • Educator • 15+ Years of Experience • 1,000+ Live Performances • 10+ Studio Albums • NUTEKI Drummer for 10 Years • Founder of a Drum School & DRUMKILLA • Collaborations with Internationally Recognized Artists
Mykyta Nakonechnyi
USA
Professional Guitarist • Music Director • Educator • 15+ Years of Experience • International Touring and Live Performances • Recording Artist and Composer • Guitarist and MD for Andrey Chmut Band • Collaborations with Grammy-Winning and Internationally Recognized Artists • Performances with Bob James, Kenny Lattimore, Jamala, Eric Moore, and more
George Iweze
Nigeria / USA
Professional Bassist • Music Director • Bandleader • 15+ Years of International Experience • Performed, Toured & Recorded with Grammy-Winning Jazz Pianist Bob James, Eric Moore II, Jamala, Andrey Chmut & Other International Artists
Ready to Take the Stage?
Register online in a few minutes and pay your entry fee securely by card. You'll receive your Participant ID by email instantly — then record your performance and submit your video link by November 9, 2026.
- Secure online payment
- Instant Participant ID
- Video link submission online
- Open worldwide
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