Gold Star
Music Festival 2026
2nd Edition21–22 November 2026
Come for the stage. Grow through the community.
The stage matters.
So does what comes after.
A festival for young musicians aged 5 and above. Two days to perform, listen and grow — and to discover what it means to belong on a stage.
Young musicians spend much of their learning time preparing alone or in lessons. Gold Star Music Festival gives that preparation a wider purpose: a professionally organised stage, thoughtful feedback and the chance to hear other young musicians.
It welcomes first-time performers and experienced young musicians. Every participant is invited to arrive prepared, share music with care and take something meaningful away from the experience.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF STAGE
A complete Festival experience.
The Festival is designed around the complete experience, including what happens before, during and around each performance.
- 01
Perform
Take the stage with music prepared at the right level for you.
- 02
Listen
Hear other young musicians and encounter different musical voices.
- 03
Learn
Receive thoughtful feedback to carry into your next stage of development.
- 04
Belong
Share the occasion with performers, teachers and families brought together by music.
One stage.
Many musical voices.
Solo and ensemble categories.
One free-choice piece per entry.
A selected celebration
at the end of the Festival.
The Gold Star Music Festival Gala Concert brings young musicians together across ages, instruments, schools and backgrounds.
It is a special highlight, while the wider Festival experience remains meaningful for every participant.
Performers are selected for artistic excellence, musical expression, stage presence and performance impact. Festival participation does not guarantee a Gala invitation.
OFFICIAL FESTIVAL POSTER
Gold Star Music Festival
2026.
The official poster brings the Festival dates, venue, four categories and Gold Star Gala Concert together in one reference.
Open full poster
Is this suitable for a first-time performer?
Yes. Gold Star Music Festival welcomes young musicians aged 5 and above, including those preparing for their first stage experience and those who already perform regularly.
What should I perform?
Prepare one free-choice piece within your category’s time limit. Choose music you can perform with care, understanding and confidence. The most suitable piece is not always the most difficult.
How are the age groups determined?
Category age is each participant’s age on 31 December 2026. For ensembles, the oldest member’s age on that date determines the age group.
Will every participant perform in the Gala Concert?
Gold Star Music Festival Gala Concert performers are selected for artistic excellence, musical expression, stage presence and performance impact. An invitation is not guaranteed with festival participation.
When can I register?
Register by 1 November 2026 at 11:59 pm Malaysian time. Payment is enabled only after programme-space acceptance.