All finalists must provide a high-quality video file* including any ADDITIONAL, free-choice pieces. Previous round pieces should either be resubmitted or re-recorded along with any additional pieces to meet the MINIMUM program duration:
Young Artist Category (25 minutes)
Senior Category (15 minutes)
Junior Category (10 minutes)
*See Video Rules below
1. This piano competition is open to pianists of any nationality worldwide between the ages of 10-35.
2. Participants in all categories must meet the qualifying age by the date of application. All winners will be required to provide legal photo ID as proof of age.
3. A contestant may participate if one of the jurors is their current principal teacher. However, the juror may not assess or discuss the performance of this contestant in the current year.
1. All performances must be from memory.
2. Contestants should submit recordings of each performance selection without any editing or splicing. Evidence of splicing will lead to instant disqualification.
3. Recordings need not be made in a single session.
4. Lengthy sections of repeats may be omitted.
5. Performance videos must feature high-quality audio with no distortions. Utilizing separate audio recording equipment is highly recommended.
6. No changes to the program are permitted once the application has been submitted and received.
7. Video recordings should display a side view of the contestant, ensuring clear visibility of the contestant's profile and hands.
8. The performance video should not include any introduction or speaking by the contestant. Only titles and composers' information may be included in the video.
9. All performance videos must be recorded within SIX months from the time of registration for the 2024 Spotlight International Competitions.
10. The decisions made by the judges are final. Judges retain the right to not place a winner in any category if they determine that no contestant is sufficiently qualified to receive a prize.
