Here you find: Information concerning the Lions European Music Competition Thomas Kuti
Information concerning the Charity - Concert of the Lions European Chamber Players (LECP)
First round - open to the public: 6th November, whole day, start: 9 am
Second round - "Concert of the Six Best" - open to the public: 7th November 2-4 pm
The competition is Lions European Music Competition Thomas Kuti (LEMC). This competition puts the principle of Lionism into practice promoting fraternity and exchange among young people.
The European Music Prize is awarded annually to the Lions Europa Forum to encourage talented young European musicians. The instrument changes every year. This year, the instrument selected is the Cello.
After preliminary selections organised in each country, the final will take place during the European Forum, from 5 to 7 November 2025 at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin.
Participants must not be older than 24 years of age on 1 January of the competition year. To participate, contact the Lions organisation in your country for more information and to register.
The candidate will have to prepare for the audition with:
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an obigatory piece: J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750 ) - Prélude from Suite nr. 4 in E-flat Major BWV 1010 for cello solo, 1st movement and one movement of own choice.
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two tracks of choice from a predefined list
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a brand new composition for the Europa Final in Dublin
Composition of the jury: 1 President + 3 members

Budget Friendly Accommodation Options for LEMC Participants
Abbey Court Hostel
29 Bachelors Walk , Dublin 1
Distance to RIAM - 16 min walk
T: +353 1 878 0700
E: info@abbey-court.com
W: abbey-court.com

Stay Generator
Smithfield Square, Dublin, Ireland, 7
Distance to RIAM - 35 min walk
T: +353 1 901 0222
E: ask.dublin@staygenerator.com
W: staygenerator.com/hostels/dublin

O' Neill's Victorian Pub & Townhouse
36-37 Pearse St, Dublin 2, D02 VX62
Distance to RIAM - 7 min walk
T: +353 1 671 4074
E: info@oneillsdublin.com
W: oneillsdublin.com

Isaac’s Hostel
2/5 Frenchman’s Lane, Dublin 1
Distance to RIAM - 17 min walk
T: +353 1 855 6215
E: hostel@isaacs.ie
W: isaacs.ie

The Lombard Townhouse
44 Pearse St, Dublin, D02 PX31
Distance to RIAM - 3 min walk
T: +353 1 671 8033
E: thelombardreservations@gmail.com
W: thelombard.ie

Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre
44 Townsend St, Dublin, D02 DY01
Distance to RIAM - 8 min walk
T: +353 1 525 9500
W: travelodge.ie

The Royal Irish Academy of Music
The Royal Irish Academy of Music is Ireland’s oldest conservatoire, ranked in the top 50 institutions in the world for the performing arts.
Address: 36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2, D02 WY89
Awards
1st prize: €5000
2nd prize: €3000
3rd prize: €2000
Audience Prize: €1000
Those Responsible for the Competition
Chairperson: Ingo Brookmann, MD111 Germany
Host Committee
Jackie Olohan
Ann Ellis
The Lions Charity Concert
Lions Charity Concert European Chamber Players, will take place on
Wednesday, 5 November 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Royal Irish Academy of Music
by a chamber orchestra composed of former laureates from all over Europe and conducted by Wilhem Walz Conductor.
Chairperson: Ingo Brookmann
Please note that the Lions Charity Concert is not included as part of the registration fee and the cost to attend is € 20.00 pp, which can be booked at the time of registration.
Contact
Your correspondent for the Thomas Kuti Music Competition for the Europa Forum 2025 in Dublin is Ann Ellis. Feel free to contact us for more information.
Ann Ellis, Programme Director Europa Forum Dublin 2025

