The Osaka International Chamber Music Competition & Festa has been held every three years since 1993 with the aim of promoting chamber music in Japan and recognising young performers who are enthusiastic about chamber music. In 1997, the competition became a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions and is run according to international standards. Today it is regarded as one of the world's seven major chamber music competitions and is a target for young musicians who aspire to become world-class performers.