FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENT &
OFFICIAL REMINDER
The Organizing Committee of the Bass Around Asia International Double Bass Competition is pleased to announce that the Finalist Notification Emails have been officially sent to all candidates who have successfully advanced to the Final Round.
We extend our sincere congratulations to all finalists for their outstanding artistry and achievement in this highly competitive selection process.
All finalists are hereby kindly reminded to:
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Check their registered email account (including spam/junk folders) for the Finalist Notification emails.
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Complete the Final Round Registration and Payment in accordance with the instructions provided.
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Carefully review all Finals regulations and accompanying documents.
Final Round Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Important Reminders:
The Final Round includes mandatory required repertoire. All finalists are expected to review the repertoire requirements thoroughly and prepare accordingly.
Please be advised that any finalist who fails to complete both registration and payment by the stated deadline will be deemed to have withdrawn from the Final Round.
Should you not have received the notification email, or if you require further assistance, please contact the Organizing Committee (yyartyyart@gmail.com) at your earliest convenience.
The Committee looks forward to welcoming you to the Final Round and witnessing your exceptional performance on stage.
The 1st Bass Around Asia International Double Bass Competition
The Bass Laureate Award
This competition is open to double bassists from Taiwan and around the world.
It comprises four categories:
Junior Soloist (ages 3–11), Intermediate Soloist (ages 12–16), Senior Soloist (ages 17 and above),
and Orchestral (no age limit).
All live Finals will take place at the Luzhou KHS Concert Hall, with the following schedule:
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Monday, 17 August 2026: Junior Soloist Final, Intermediate Soloist Final, and Senior Soloist Final
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Tuesday, 18 August 2026: Prize Winners’ Concert and Prize Presentation Ceremony
The Orchestral Excerpts Category will be conducted entirely online, with no live competition.
All dates and venues for the live Finals are subject to change.
Please refer to https://www.bass-around-asia.com/en for the latest updates.
The Junior Soloist, Intermediate Soloist, and Senior Soloist categories will each consist of two rounds:
1. Qualifying Round (Video Submission) – to determine candidates who will advance to the Finals.
2. Final (Live Competition) – to be held in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
For more detailed information about the competition, please refer to the Competition Handbook PDF below.
