RING AWARD

The RING AWARD is the foremost international competition for directing, set and costume design in music theatre. 

The competition is held in Graz / Austria and organized by Bühnen Graz – Oper Graz, Schauspielhaus Graz, NEXT LIBERTY, art + Event | Theaterservice Graz – in cooperation with the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz. It has reached a wide-ranging international dimension through its high profile jury members and the participation of contestants from over 50 countries.

The RING AWARD is organized in three stages, its unique feature being actual stage performances already at the final. Thus not only theoretical concepts are being evaluated but the skills and abilities of young artists to realize their visions on stage.

Since 1995 the RING AWARD has been promoting young talent and reflecting current developments in the staging of music theatre productions. It has gained a solid reputation for being a stepping stone for a career in music theatre.