Music Award Maastricht 2026

International vocal talent
During the Music Award Maastricht 2026, four promising vocalists from the Maastricht Academy of Conservatorium Maastricht will perform in the finals. With the theme 'love', they will perform a varied programme focusing on the power and expression of the human voice.

Finalists on stage
The finalists are Andrea Palomo Alcántara, Devon Baird, Mar Pino Charlez and Francisca Silva Djacabi. They will compete against each other with performances ranging from intimate and vulnerable to powerful and compelling.

Jury and prizes
An expert jury, chaired by Paul McNamara, will judge the candidates on artistic expression, vocal technique and stage presence. The winner will receive a grand prize of €5,000. In addition, the audience will award a Public Prize of €1,000 to the performer who manages to touch the audience the most.

Music, emotion and connection
This evening is all about music and experience. Get carried away by the various facets of love and discover new vocal talent in an inspiring setting. The Music Award Maastricht has been organised by Rotary Club Maastricht and the Conservatorium Maastricht for 24 years.