Late Registrations are ACCEPTED:

• As long as the participant can meet the Recording Upload Deadline of 23 Oct 2026.

• The Registration link will be kept open till 23 Oct 2026.

Panel Integrity

The jury for the Grand Finals will comprise of world-class professors, pedagogues and concert pianists.

Jurors must disclose any past or present teacher-student relationships with participants within the preceding three (3) years and will recuse themselves from evaluating those specific candidates.

Assessment Criteria

To preserve the artistic integrity of the competition and ensure evaluations remain purely focused on authentic artistry rather than calculated point-maximisation, the specific scoring weights and internal assessment matrices remain strictly confidential.

That said, our jury will evaluate performances in broad alignment with the rigorous international standards practiced by elite piano competitions.

Contestants will be holistically assessed across four (4) foundational pillars:

1. Technical Mastery: including precision of execution, articulation, clarity, rhythmic stability, and absolute physical control over the instrument.

2. Tone Production and Color: deep structural voicing, dynamic range, sensitive pedaling, and the ability to extract a rich, nuanced sound from the Schimmel grand.

3. Artistic Individuality: including the depth of musical interpretation, emotional maturity, narrative pacing, and the presence of a compelling, distinctive artistic voice.

4. Performance Excellence: including stage presence, stamina and the overall communicative power to deliver a compelling performance.

Voting Procedure

All deliberation records, score sheets, and individual juror rankings remain strictly confidential and will not be disclosed to participants or the public.

Order of Performances

The order of performances for the Grand Finals will be set at the sole determination of the Organiser.

Prize Allocation

The jury reserves the right to withhold any prize, split awards, or declare joint winners if the standard of performance so warrants.

All decisions regarding the competition’s finalist selection and winners including, but not limited to, advancement, awards, and prize distribution are absolute and final.

All winners must collect their awards in person.

Travel & Entry Documents

Shortlisted Finalists are solely responsible for securing their entry visas, travel documentation and compliance with Singapore entry regulations.

Official invitation letters can be provided upon request but the Organiser assumes no liability for visa rejections or travel delays.

Expenses

All costs related to travel, lodging, local transportation, meals and personal insurance are the sole responsibility of the shortlisted Finalists.

Professional Standards

Participants must exhibit professional conduct at all times toward jurors, staff, stage technicians and fellow competitors.

Unsportsmanlike conduct, harassment, public defamation, or attempt to influence jurors will lead to immediate disqualification.

Attire & Dresscode

While there are no specific rules concerning attire or dresscode, participants in the Online Round Recording(s) and Shortlisted Finalists in the Grand Finals are to be smartly dressed befitting of the occasion.

Punctuality

Shortlisted Finalists must arrive at designated warm-up rooms and holding areas at the exact times assigned.

Failure to appear on stage when called will result in immediate forfeiture of the performance slot.

Accuracy of Information

Participants warrant that all personal details, repertoire lists and background information provided are true, accurate and complete. Any intentional misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification without refund.

Refunds

In any case, the competition maintains a strict no-refunds policy for all registered participants.

Grant of Rights

By registering, all participants grant the Organiser an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, transferable, and sublicensable right to record, photograph, audio/video stream, broadcast, reproduce, publish, and distribute their performances, rehearsals, interviews, and image across any media channels (including television, radio, internet, and digital streaming platforms).

Waiver of Royalties

Participants explicitly waive all claims to financial compensation, royalties, or performance rights fees arising from any live broadcasts, commercial recordings, promotional materials, or archiving of the competition.

General Exemption

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Organiser, its committee, board, sponsors, venue partners, jurors, employees, and volunteers shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, loss, or injury sustained by any participant, accompanying person, or property during or in connection with the competition.

Personal Belongings & Instruments

The Organiser is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property, music scores, or instruments brought onto the competition premises.

Participants are advised to secure independent personal and equipment insurance.

Indemnification

The participant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Organiser against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from the participant's breach of these rules or negligent acts during the event.

Sole & Final Determination

All disputes, controversies, administrative issues, or interpretation ambiguities arising out of or in connection with the competition rules, judging, scoring, or administration shall be settled at the Organiser’s sole and absolute determination.

The Organiser’s decision on all such matters is final, binding and non-appealable.

Mandatory Mediation

In the event of any legal dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this competition that cannot be resolved amicably through the Organiser’s determination, all parties agree that the dispute shall first be referred to the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) for resolution by mediation in accordance with SMC’s Mediation Procedure before initiating any court proceedings.

Governing Law

These rules and guidelines are governed by, and construed exclusively in accordance with, the laws of the Republic of Singapore.

Acknowledgement & Agreement

By completing the registration process and onboarding as a participant to this competition, the participant (and/or their legal guardian, if the participant is under 18 years of age) explicitly acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all the terms, conditions, guidelines, and legal waivers stated herein.