The Competition is open to musicians worldwide and of all nationalities.
 

Application deadline 
 

• Pipa Artist category Preliminary Round Application: 30 May 2023.

  • We will be announcing the successful participants that qualify for the Final round on the 10 June 2023. Finalists have to submit their Final round video before the 10 July 2023.
     

Each competitor may take part in no more than 1 Solo Category, and 1 Ensemble Category.
 

Repertoire Guidelines 
 

• All pieces must be played from memory (except for Ensemble Professional/Non-Professional Group).
   

• Competitors should choose a repertoire that can showcase their artistry and technical skills, the jury will also evaluate the difficulty of the repertoire. In categories that require 2 pieces, Competitors should choose two pieces showcasing different styles.
   

• Competitors must submit a digital copy (PDF) of their choice music to be used during the adjudication. The digital copy must be from a published hard copy. All PDF files must be clearly labelled with the competitor’s full name and category competing in.
   

• Competitors must not exceed the stated time limit (according to the category applied for).
   

• Piano accompaniment score will be provided for Finalists.
   

• The Organiser reserves the right to disqualify any Competitor if any of the rules are not adhered to.
   

Notable artists and professors from Singapore, China, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR and Taiwan will be invited to join the adjudication panel.
 

Competitors are not allowed to contact adjudicators during the competition. Non-compliance will result in the competitor being removed from the Competition and forfeiting all awards and cash prizes.
 

The order of appearance is decided in draw sessions conducted the start of this event. The order decided at these sessions will be observed throughout the Competition. The Organiser reserves the right to make changes or cancellations to the competition order and dates, as well as any of the events that happen throughout the Competition.
 

The Organiser reserves the right to use all videos submitted to the Competition for use in related activities such as broadcast and promotional purposes without the consent of the participant. The Organiser retains all rights to the submitted materials.
 

Competitors residing in Singapore who require recording studio or assistance should contact our Event Secretariat to arrange for hiring at their own expense.
 

The competitor’s submission of his/her Competition application will be tantamount to the applicant’s acceptance of the Rules.
 

The decisions of the Organiser and judges are final and not subject to reviews or appeals.
 

The jury reserves the right to withhold prizes at their artistic discretion.