2025 World Youth Piano Competition

IMPORTANT TIMELINE:

Registration Deadline：21-07-2025

Submission Deadline：22-07-2025

Announcement Date：30-07-2025

SUBMIT WORK

Registration Fee
Free

Nature of the Competition
Global Call

Age Categories

Preschool Group (3-5 years)
Young Children Group (6-7 years)
Children Group (8-9 years)
Pre-Teens Group (10-11 years)
Teenagers Group (12-13 years)
Youth Group (14-15 years)
Young Adults Group (16-18 years)
Open Group (19 years and above)

Submission Format

Works can be submitted through website upload, WhatsApp, Email, etc.; only one submission method is needed.
Please name the work according to the competition requirements.

Awards

Champion — 90 points or above
Runner-up — 80 points or above
Third Place — 70 points or above
Excellence Award — Remaining scorers

Competition Awards for Mentors and Groups

⭐ Excellence Mentor Award

⭐ Outstanding Group Award

Competition Content

In terms of performing means and equipment, contestants can utilize various piano playing styles and techniques, including but not limited to classical piano, jazz piano, contemporary piano, and improvisational playing. They can also make use of traditional piano setups for performance, or opt for digital piano production tools and electronic sound effects. Whether it's solo piano, piano duets, or group piano performances, contestants are encouraged to create their works in any form, fully unleashing their personal strengths and creativity.
Entrants should submit their works in the form of high-quality audio or video files. The audio should ensure clear and undistorted sound, while the video (if submitted) should clearly capture the entire performance, including the pianist's hand movements, stage presence, and any relevant visual elements. If the performance features special piano effects, such as pedal techniques, harmonic arrangements, or unique performance details, it is advisable to present these aspects comprehensively. The audio format is limited to MP3, WAV, and the video format is limited to MP4, MOV. The file size should not exceed [100] MB (a suitable size limit can be set according to the actual situation).

Competition Rules

1、Originality: All entries must be completed independently by the participant. No submissions of others' works are allowed. Participants may use their own previous competition works.

2、Content Restrictions: All entries must not contain obscene, violent, sexual, defamatory, inappropriate, or controversial content. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification without prior notice.

3、Personal Data Use: Personal information provided by participants will only be used for competition contact purposes and to distribute competition notifications.

4、Accuracy of Information: Participants must ensure that their personal information is accurate. The organizers will not be responsible for any errors.

5、Acceptance of Terms: By submitting their entries, participants agree to all competition terms and conditions. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant believed to have violated any competition rules, and there will be no appeals process.

Scoring Criteria

Piano Composition and Arrangement: The overall piano composition is well-structured. The arrangement of piano parts, whether in solo, duet or group piano performance, is appropriate. The proportion of different elements such as themes, variations, and codas is accurate, and there is no obvious imbalance in the composition. The flow of the piece is logical, and the transitions between different sections are smooth.
Tone Color Application: The combination of piano timbres is harmonious, and the overall tone of the performance has a good texture. Appropriate piano expression techniques are used according to the theme and emotions of the piece, such as using dynamic gradients to show changes in emotions and articulation contrasts to emphasize key parts. The transition of timbres across different registers is natural and seamless, enhancing the overall auditory experience.
Piano Skills and Techniques: The pianist's performance is natural and expressive. They have a good command of various piano techniques, such as finger control, pedaling, legato/staccato articulation, and chromatic runs. The execution of these techniques is smooth, demonstrating a high level of piano proficiency. Whether it's handling rapid arpeggios, complex chord progressions, or dynamic contrasts, the pianist shows excellent control.
Artistic Appeal: The pianist has a deep understanding of the piece's theme and can fully integrate their emotions into the performance. The playing is full of charm, capable of evoking strong emotional resonance in the audience. Their stage presence and connection with the audience are also important aspects. The performance leaves a lasting and profound impression, effectively conveying the intended artistic concept and emotions through their piano technique and interpretation.

Awards must be applied for by the winners themselves. After completing the ordering process, the awards will be sent out within approximately two months. If winners wish to learn more about the specific requirements and application process for the awards, it is recommended to log into the designated award application platform of the association to carefully review the detailed guidelines and explanatory documents for the latest information.

The certificates issued this time are in English, while the medals and trophies are presented in Chinese. Winners must accurately fill out their names in both Chinese and English, the school they attend, their email, and other information. If there are errors in the submitted information that require modification, please contact us via WhatsApp for one free modification opportunity; subsequent modifications will incur a fee of HKD 100 each.

Each certificate is assigned a unique identification number, which corresponds to the winner's name for verification purposes by the school. If a winner modifies the certificate information without authorization, it will result in the certificate becoming invalid.

E-Certificate
HKD 268

E-Certificate、Physical Certificate
HKD 318

E-Certificate、Physical Certificate、Medal
HKD 328

E-Certificate、Physical Certificate、Trophy
HKD 368

Q1： May I ask if participants can submit multiple works for the competition?

A1： Hello, each participant can only submit one work for one competition item, but can participate in two competition items of the same competition simultaneously.

Q2： How can participants know if they have successfully submitted their works?

A2： Hello, if a participant successfully submits a work, we will notify the participant via an email or a WhatsApp message indicating successful submission.

Q3： When and where will the competition results be announced?

A3： Hello, the competition results will be announced on the association's website according to the announcement date specified in the competition details. After the results are announced, the winning information will be sent to all participants via WhatsApp or email.

Q4： The competition work cannot be uploaded to the association's website for submission. What should I do?

A4： Hello, if the competition work exceeds 15MB, participants are requested to submit the work via WhatsApp or Email. Please name the work in accordance with the competition requirements for easy verification of competition information.

Q5： Is there a more convenient way for group participation and work submission?

A5： Hello, for group participation, you can click to download the group registration form on the competition page you want to participate in, fill it out, and then send all the competition works to us via WhatsApp or Email. Please name all the competition works according to the competition requirements.

Q6： How can I pay for the award application in a currency other than Hong Kong dollars?

A6： Hello, there are various payment methods available for award - winning participants to choose from for the award application payment. The system will convert the price according to the real - time exchange rate during payment.

Group Registration Form

For groups of 4 or more members, please click the link below to access the group registration form. After filling it out, send it to us via WhatsApp or email.

For subsequent group entries, the group leader should name the works according to the competition requirements and submit all entries of the participants at once via WhatsApp or email.Entry Name: Name of Contestant - Age Group.【EG:Chan Ka Ming - Primary Group】

Registration Form