Your earnings grow with you through our rewarding tier system. The more successful referrals (participants) you generate, the higher your commission becomes. The amount also depends on whether you generate an Individual referral or a Chamber ensemble referral.

Here’s how it works:

• Bronze Partner
  1–3 participants
  11.37%
  (individual = €10 | chamber = €16.15)
• Silver Partner
  4–11 participants
  17.1%
  (individual = €15.05 | chamber = €24.3)
• Gold Partner
  12–19 participants
  22%
  (individual = €19.36 | chamber = €31.24)
• Platinum Partner
  20–35 participants
  28.4%
  (individual = €25 | chamber = €40.3)
• Leaderboard Top performers (35+ referrals / monthly winners) Special recognition + featured visibility (individual & chamber rewards apply at Platinum rate, plus exclusive perks)

There is no upper limit — the more you support the world of music, the more you are rewarded.

We have a transparent and secure process so you can track your earnings every step of the way. All rewards are paid via PayPal (or a bank account, if provided).

Here is the complete journey of your commission:

• Step 1: A Referral is Logged as “Pending” When a referral is made, you will get an instant email, and the status will be set to “pending.” This means the payment is undergoing a standard security check by our payment partner, PayPal.
• Step 2: The Payment is “Approved”
• Usually (within 12 hours)
  You will receive a second email confirming that the payment is under review, and the status will be updated to “Approved.”
• In some cases (48–72 hours)

Within 12 hours you will still receive a second email, but the status will remain “Pending.” Once PayPal completes its review (within 48–72 hours), you will receive a third email, and the status will be updated to “Approved.”

• In very rare cases (30–90 days)
  PayPal’s security review may take longer to ensure the transaction is fully secure. In these situations, we truly appreciate your patience.
• This entire process is carried out to protect everyone’s financial safety and data security.
• Step 3: You Get Paid Once your commission is “Approved,” it becomes eligible for payment and will be processed on our reliable bi-weekly schedule (on the 1st and 15th of each month).

In short: A referral is first reviewed by PayPal. Once it is approved (which usually happens within 72 hours), it will be included in the next possible payout schedule (on the 1st or 15th of the month)

Absolutely not. Joining the GICMC Partner Program is completely free — and always will be. You don’t need to invest money to start earning — only your passion and your network.

When someone clicks your unique referral link, a small cookie is saved in their browser and stays active for 30 days.
This means that even if they don’t register right away but come back later directly to our website, the referral is still credited to you.

Yes — and we encourage it. Simply sign up as a Partner, get your referral link, and use it to register yourself or your child. It’s the easiest way to earn your first reward and get familiar with how the system works.

Anyone who loves music and wants to support talent. Teachers, musicians, bloggers, past participants, or passionate parents — everyone is welcome. All it takes is a genuine wish to help musicians shine.

Think of the first €10 as your ticket in — not the destination, but the start of a rewarding journey. Many of our partners earn their first commission quickly by sharing their link with just one student or friend.

From there, the growth is fast and meaningful:

• Silver Tier (4 referrals) → €15 per referral (+50% increase)
• Gold Tier (12 referrals) → €19 per referral (almost double)
• Platinum Tier (20 referrals) → €25 per referral (+150% increase from the start)

And remember: each referral isn’t just a number — it’s an opportunity to help a talented musician shine on a global stage.

Here’s how we guarantee full transparency and accountability:

• 1. Automated Tracking (Error-Free)
  Every referral is recorded by our secure, professional tracking system. Every click is tracked, and every potential referral is logged. However, commissions are earned only when a referral completes a successful, approved payment. Your earnings are then calculated with 100% accuracy and added to your dashboard in real time.
• 2. Your 24/7 Transparency Dashboard
  Your personal dashboard shows in real-time:
  • Clicks → How many times your link was visited.
  • Referrals → How many people successfully registered and paid through your link.
  • Earnings → Exactly how much you’ve earned from approved referrals.
• 3. Reputation & Reliability
  GICMC is internationally recognized (featured in Gramophone Magazine’s Best Music Competitions of 2025). This reputation is built on trust — and that includes our partners. We guarantee that every approved partner earning will be paid in full and on time, because our integrity and reliability are at the heart of everything we do.
  
  You always know, in real-time, how many people clicked, how many made a referral, and exactly how much you’ve earned.