Welcome to the NOMEA Competition

It was born to increase artistic opportunities for young musicians, it is the first international online platform with excellent partners from all over the world. Nomea Competition was considered as the best Italian innovative project for Musicians LAST 25 PLACES AVAILABLE IN TOTAL

ENTER THE VIOLIN COMPETITION – SPECIAL EDITION

Rules and prizes

About

NOMEA Competition

We are looking for new Violinists talents to give concrete goals for develop their career with important experiences: Scholarships, Auditions, World Concerts Tour, Professional Recording, Workshops.

NOMEA organizes international competitions and festivals , in the last few years it has welcomed over 3.000 young musicians from all over the world.

The best participants of the competition will also be perform in the wonderful Royal Place of Portici ad they will invited to perform in the prestigious Mimas Music Festival – 9th Edition 2026

Awards: over € 10.000 – Entries are Limited!
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Violin Competition - Special Edition

Entries are limited

The Jury

Meet Our Jury Members

Mark Messenger
Mark Messenger

International Violinist

Mark Messenger, Anglo-Armenian violinist, holds a global reputation as a recognized authority—soloist, conductor, and educator. He has performed on the world’s most prestigious stages and with international artists (Menuhin, Vengerov). His career includes over two decades at the Royal College of Music (Head of Department) and extensive experience as a jury member for international competitions across Europe, Asia, and America, certifying his profound intercultural and artistic expertise.

Biao Xue
Biao Xue

Violinist and Professor

Prof. Biao Xue is an internationally renowned authority. Currently Professor of Violin and Master’s Supervisor at the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music, he has a solid East-West education (University of Houston College of Music, USA). His authoritative international experience includes serving as Concertmaster of the Royal Seville Symphony Orchestra, Spain, and collaborating with major ensembles globally. An international prize winner, he is a sought-after judge for prestigious competitions (Khachaturian International, Vienna World String Festival, Japan IYVC International).

Calvin Wong
Calvin Wong

Violinist and Professor

Calvin Wong is an internationally acclaimed violinist, educator, and conductor. A Violin Professor at Centro Superior KATARINA GURSKA School of Music and a highly awarded teacher (Schoenfeld and Hong Kong International Competition Outstanding Teacher Awards), his authoritative standing is proven by his students’ international prizes. He has served as an esteemed adjudicator for numerous global events, including the Mimas Festival in Italy, Kogan, and Schoenfeld International String Competition, making him an ideal international juror.

Luciano Ruotolo
Luciano Ruotolo

Founder & Artistic Director

Luciano is a musician with international concert experience.He was awarded the prestigious ‘Premio Internazionale Cartagine’ organized for the Mediterraneo countries and assigned to the people interested in the development of music and culture. He is currently considered among the best entrepreneurs representing the music industry for his successful organizations such as: Competitions, Festival, Academy.

Message from the Founder

Luciano Ruotolo 

I’m thrilled to welcome you to this extraordinary competition dedicated to Violinists from around the world. 

Our mission is to celebrate the passion, dedication and creativity of guitarists, offering a stage to perform and engage with artists of different cultures and styles.

This competition is a unique opportunity to showcase your talent, learn from the best and have new unforgettable experiences.

I invite you to explore our website to discover all the information relating to registrations, categories, events and prizes up for grabs.

Together, we will create a stimulating and emotional environment, where music becomes the universal language that unites us.

We can’t wait to welcome you and experience unforgettable moments of music and friendship together!

Long Live Music!

Get in Touch

If you are interested in registering for the competition, if you need further information about the rules or something else, do not hesitate to contact us.

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