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

Application deadline is 31 May 2021.
 

Each competitor may take part in no more than one Solo Category belonging to Categories A through to D.
 

Repertoire Guidelines
 

• ​All pieces must be played from memory; failure to do so will result in a 5% reduction from the final mark.
   

• Performance of repeats stated in the music scores is optional except in the cases of da capo, dal segno and the minuet and trio movement.
   

• Grand piano will be provided on stage, however, the piano pedal extender will not be provided;
   

• Competitors must submit 3 bound copies of their choice music to be used during the adjudication. All music posted must be clearly labelled with the competitor’s full name and category competing in. All copies of sheet music not collected at the end of the Competition will be destroyed.
   

• Competitors must not exceed the stated time limit (according to the category applied for); adjudicators reserve the right to stop the participant's performance at any time after time limit has exceeded.
   

• The Organiser reserves the right to impose a penalty of 5% deduction on the final marks if any of the rules are not adhered to.
   

 Competitors are not allowed to meet up with adjudicators during the course of 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 and announced by the Organiser at least 2 weeks before 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.
 

Unauthorised Photography, Video and Audio recording:
 

• Is not allowed during the Competition. The Organiser reserves the right to delete any unauthorised recordings and may request offenders to leave the competition venue.
   

• The Organiser reserves the right to record all the proceedings of the Competition and related activities for sales, broadcast and promotional purposes without the consent of the participant nor will any payment be made to the participant.  The Organiser retains all rights to the recorded materials.
   

Competitors who require practice studios 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 open to questions, discussions, reviews or appeals.
 

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