PMF 2026 auditions have begun!
Auditions for the 2026 PMF Orchestra Academy have now begun. All auditions take place via online video submissions on "Acceptd." The deadline to apply is January 14, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) Japan Standard Time, which is January 13 in many parts of the world. PMF 2026 will also feature a Conducting Academy. Details will be announced soon! We look forward to your applications from all over the world!
Applicants must have/make their own Acceptd account, fill in all required forms, and upload video(s) of the required materials. (We will not hold live auditions, nor receive materials by postal mail.)
Successful applicants will need to arrive in Sapporo on July 2 (Thu) and depart from Tokyo on July 28 (Tue). Round-trip travel costs, accommodation, educational costs, and meals/meal-stipends will be provided by the festival.
| Eligibility | Orchestral instrumentalists between the ages of 18 and 29 as of July 1, 2026 *Musicians who pass the audition and participate in PMF 3 times may not audition again. |
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| Application deadline | January 14, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) Japan Standard Time |
| Information | please see the Information Page. |