For qualified participants. Competitors are required to perform the following set works:

– Fantasia, Robert Gerhard
– Iznájar (Fantasía Andaluza), José Galeote

The contest is open to all guitarists, regardless of nationality, who are no older than 35 years of age at time of registration. First Prize winners from previous editions are not eligible to enter.

The semifinal stage will be held through online audivisuals that only members of the Jury can view. The participants classified for the final stage will be announced on Monday, October 26.