| Category | Final @ Singapore Prizes | International Grand Final – Grand Prizes |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Grade 1 – Grade 8 |
Gold Prize: $200 × 3 Gold Prize winners each grade | Not Applicable |
| Children | 1st Prize: $500 2nd Prize: $400 3rd Prize: $300 Most Promising Awards: $100 × 3 |
Not Applicable |
| Junior | 1st Prize: $600 2nd Prize: $500 3rd Prize: $400 Most Promising Awards: $150 × 3 |
Not Applicable |
| Student | Gold: SGD $500 Silver: SGD $400 Bronze: SGD $300 Most Promising: SGD $100 × 3 Top 3 winners will represent Singapore and advance to the International Grand Final in Xiamen, China. |
Gold Award: RMB 6,000 + SGD 5,000, Trophy & Certificate, Performance in Award Ceremony Silver Award × 2: RMB 3,000 + SGD 3,000, Certificate & Trophy Bronze Award × 3: RMB 2,000 + SGD 1,000, Certificate & Trophy Newcomer Award: Certificate Potential Award: Certificate *1st prize winner’s teacher will receive Certificate of Outstanding Awards. |
| Open | Top 3 winners: Certificate of Distinction Trophy Cash Prize of SGD $500 each Preliminary Grand Final (online) Certificates for Gold, Silver, Bronze, Newcomer & Potential Awards Certificate of Excellent Awards for the winner’s teacher |
1st Prize × 1: RMB 10,000 + SGD 30,000, Certificate & Trophy Performance in Awards Ceremony Winner’s Concert at Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore Professional Support Program: 2-way flight × 1 (within 2 years from the date of award) for international benchmark piano competitions certified by WFIMC or the Ministry of Culture https://www.wfimc.org/member-competitions 2nd Prize × 2: RMB 5,000 + SGD 20,000, Certificate & Trophy Same support program as above 3rd Prize × 3: RMB 3,000 + SGD 10,000, Certificate & Trophy |
| Category | Duration | Qualifying Round & Final @ Singapore | International Grand Final @ Xiamen, China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Grade 1 – Grade 8 | Grade 1–3: 2 exam pieces Grade 4–8: 1 exam piece |
Exam Pieces from the year 2022 & onward from any UK Examination Board. | NA |
| Children | Maximum 4 minutes | One Free Choice Piece | NA |
| Junior | Maximum 5 minutes | One Free Choice Piece | NA |
| Student | Maximum 7 minutes | A. One Etude; B. One or more than one piece, free choice; both Chinese or western pieces are acceptable. |
NA |
| Open | Minimum of 6 minutes, maximum of 12 minutes | Competition @ Singapore & Preliminary Grand Final (Online) A. One Etude chosen from Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Debussy, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Ligeti; B. One or more than one piece, free choice; both Chinese or western pieces are acceptable. |
Round 1: A. An Etude chosen from Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Debussy, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Ligeti; B. One or more than one piece, free choice; both Chinese or western pieces are acceptable. Duration: Minimum 12 minutes to Maximum 15 minutes Round 2: A. One movement of a multi-movement sonata, chosen from Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert; B. Two pieces, Free choices, both Chinese or western pieces are acceptable. Duration: Minimum 20 minutes, maximum 25 minutes |
Piano Dimension : 212cm (L) x 155cm (W) x 100cm (H)
Piano Weight : 390 Kg
The competition is open to Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and holders of valid Student Passes or Work Passes residing in Singapore. Piano teachers, professional musicians, and those who derive their principal source of income from public performances are not allowed to participate for the Student, Junior, and Exam Categories.
Performance repertoires must be clearly indicated in the Registration Form. Sheet music submission is not required. Registration fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Registration fees are strictly non-refundable, except in the event of cancellation by the organiser. The organiser reserves the right to cancel or combine categories due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.
Participants are expected to wear their best performance attire. On the day of the competition, participants must follow the performance order set by the organising committee. Late arrivals may result in disqualification at the organiser’s discretion. Approaching judges before or during the competition is strictly prohibited.
All photography, audio, and video recording during the competition will be conducted exclusively by the organiser. By participating, contestants agree to allow the organiser to use recorded materials, including images and video, for publicity and promotional purposes. No additional compensation will be provided for the use of these materials. All copyrights to recordings, photography, video productions, and related performances will belong to the competition committee.
Prizes are non-transferable and not exchangeable for cash, goods, or services in part or in full. The organiser reserves the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without prior notice.
All transportation, accommodation, meals, and insurance expenses are to be borne by the participants. The organiser is not liable for any risks or incidents—including health-related matters—that occur during travel to/from the competition or at the venue. Any changes to the competition schedule will be announced on the official website. In the event of any dispute, the decision of the organising committee is final. By registering for the competition, participants automatically agree to abide by all Rules & Regulations. The organiser reserves the right to amend, interpret, or clarify any terms and conditions as deemed necessary.
The organiser may collect, use, disclose, and/or process the personal data of participants in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). This includes personal data in the possession of authorised third parties acting on our behalf for competition-related purposes. By submitting their registration, participants consent to the handling of their personal data as outlined in this policy.
Kayserburg Grand Piano KA212 (Not applicable for Final @ XiaMen, China)
** The registration fees do not include travel and hotel accommodations in Singapore and China, nor piano rental fees for practice.
| Category | Age/Criteria | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exam: Grade 1 – Grade 8 | No Age Limit |
| 2 | Children | 8 Years old & below |
| 3 | Junior | 12 Years old & below |
| 4 | Student | 13 – 17 Years old (born between 1st October 2008 – 30th September 2013) |
| 5 | Open | 18 – 32 Years old (born between 1st October 1993 - 30 September 2008) |
| Category | Final @ Singapore Prizes | International Grand Final – Grand Prizes |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Grade 1 – Grade 8 |
Gold Prize: $200 × 3 Gold Prize winners each grade | Not Applicable |
| Children | 1st Prize: $500 2nd Prize: $400 3rd Prize: $300 Most Promising Awards: $100 × 3 |
Not Applicable |
| Junior | 1st Prize: $600 2nd Prize: $500 3rd Prize: $400 Most Promising Awards: $150 × 3 |
Not Applicable |
| Student | Gold: SGD $500 Silver: SGD $400 Bronze: SGD $300 Most Promising: SGD $100 × 3 Top 3 winners will represent Singapore and advance to the International Grand Final in Xiamen, China. |
Gold Award: RMB 6,000 + SGD 5,000, Trophy & Certificate, Performance in Award Ceremony Silver Award × 2: RMB 3,000 + SGD 3,000, Certificate & Trophy Bronze Award × 3: RMB 2,000 + SGD 1,000, Certificate & Trophy Newcomer Award: Certificate Potential Award: Certificate *1st prize winner’s teacher will receive Certificate of Outstanding Awards. |
| Open | Top 3 winners: Certificate of Distinction Trophy Cash Prize of SGD $500 each Preliminary Grand Final (online) Certificates for Gold, Silver, Bronze, Newcomer & Potential Awards Certificate of Excellent Awards for the winner’s teacher |
1st Prize × 1: RMB 10,000 + SGD 30,000, Certificate & Trophy Performance in Awards Ceremony Winner’s Concert at Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore Professional Support Program: 2-way flight × 1 (within 2 years from the date of award) for international benchmark piano competitions certified by WFIMC or the Ministry of Culture https://www.wfimc.org/member-competitions 2nd Prize × 2: RMB 5,000 + SGD 20,000, Certificate & Trophy Same support program as above 3rd Prize × 3: RMB 3,000 + SGD 10,000, Certificate & Trophy |
| Category | Duration | Qualifying Round & Final @ Singapore | International Grand Final @ Xiamen, China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Grade 1 – Grade 8 | Grade 1–3: 2 exam pieces Grade 4–8: 1 exam piece |
Exam Pieces from the year 2022 & onward from any UK Examination Board. | NA |
| Children | Maximum 4 minutes | One Free Choice Piece | NA |
| Junior | Maximum 5 minutes | One Free Choice Piece | NA |
| Student | Maximum 7 minutes | A. One Etude; B. One or more than one piece, free choice; both Chinese or western pieces are acceptable. |
NA |
| Open | Minimum of 6 minutes, maximum of 12 minutes | Competition @ Singapore & Preliminary Grand Final (Online) A. One Etude chosen from Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Debussy, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Ligeti; B. One or more than one piece, free choice; both Chinese or western pieces are acceptable. |
Round 1: A. An Etude chosen from Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Debussy, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Ligeti; B. One or more than one piece, free choice; both Chinese or western pieces are acceptable. Duration: Minimum 12 minutes to Maximum 15 minutes Round 2: A. One movement of a multi-movement sonata, chosen from Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert; B. Two pieces, Free choices, both Chinese or western pieces are acceptable. Duration: Minimum 20 minutes, maximum 25 minutes |
Piano Dimension : 212cm (L) x 155cm (W) x 100cm (H)
Piano Weight : 390 Kg
The competition is open to Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and holders of valid Student Passes or Work Passes residing in Singapore. Piano teachers, professional musicians, and those who derive their principal source of income from public performances are not allowed to participate for the Student, Junior, and Exam Categories.
Performance repertoires must be clearly indicated in the Registration Form. Sheet music submission is not required. Registration fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Registration fees are strictly non-refundable, except in the event of cancellation by the organiser. The organiser reserves the right to cancel or combine categories due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.
Participants are expected to wear their best performance attire. On the day of the competition, participants must follow the performance order set by the organising committee. Late arrivals may result in disqualification at the organiser’s discretion. Approaching judges before or during the competition is strictly prohibited.
All photography, audio, and video recording during the competition will be conducted exclusively by the organiser. By participating, contestants agree to allow the organiser to use recorded materials, including images and video, for publicity and promotional purposes. No additional compensation will be provided for the use of these materials. All copyrights to recordings, photography, video productions, and related performances will belong to the competition committee.
Prizes are non-transferable and not exchangeable for cash, goods, or services in part or in full. The organiser reserves the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without prior notice.
All transportation, accommodation, meals, and insurance expenses are to be borne by the participants. The organiser is not liable for any risks or incidents—including health-related matters—that occur during travel to/from the competition or at the venue. Any changes to the competition schedule will be announced on the official website. In the event of any dispute, the decision of the organising committee is final. By registering for the competition, participants automatically agree to abide by all Rules & Regulations. The organiser reserves the right to amend, interpret, or clarify any terms and conditions as deemed necessary.
The organiser may collect, use, disclose, and/or process the personal data of participants in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). This includes personal data in the possession of authorised third parties acting on our behalf for competition-related purposes. By submitting their registration, participants consent to the handling of their personal data as outlined in this policy.
Kayserburg Grand Piano KA212 (Not applicable for Final @ XiaMen, China)
** The registration fees do not include travel and hotel accommodations in Singapore and China, nor piano rental fees for practice.
