Many important national music institutions
collaborate in arranging the Competition: The Lindeman Foundation, The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK), The Norwegian State Academy of Music, The National Federation of Norwegian Musical Artists, The Oslo Philharmonic and The Norwegian Opera.

Many other organizations, institutions and
individuals are contributing to make the Competition a success, and the Board of Directors would like to express their appreciation and thanks. The major contributor is the Royal Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

A special word of gratitude goes to Her Majesty Queen Sonja, who has shown great interest in the Competition and has consented to endorse it with her name.