• playing by memory is recommended and appreciated, but not mandatory

• the maximum playing time in all submitted recordings may not exceed the specified times
• if the playing time exceeds the time limit, as setout  in the regulations, by more than 10%, the jury reserves the right to disqualify the participant. In this case the registration fee will not be refunded
• the allocation of playing time regarding the individual rounds in the age groups D-I remains the choice of the participant

• the programmes must be designed according to the table "programmes"
• the table contains, depending on different age groups, specificaions for duration and choice of the pieces

• registration can only be made within our registration periods 
• the number of participants is restricted to 500.

• The prizes are awarded according to the number of points achieved.
• Every participant gets a certificate.
• The three highest rated first prizes are awarded the title "Ultimate Winner".
• The ultimate winners are invited to the final live round.

• The decision of our jury will follow after several days.
• The jury votes in a 100 point system.
• The results of single rounds are only published as levels. This is to keep spirits high and motivate every player. After all, each participant has to play all rounds, regardless of the number of points/level  achieved.
• After the jury voting of the last round the first prizes of each group will be released for the voting of the audience prize. Any registered user is allowed to vote.

• The upload period for each round lasts 5 – 6 days, see details in time schedule.
• To avoid stress in case of problems, we recommend to upload the videos at least three days before closure of the upload period.
• Login to your account to start the upload
• Along with the uploaded videos you wil

On your profile page you will find a tab "Competition 2027" with all relevant data for your participation.

• As soon as the codeword is published, you can start creating recordings of your piano pieces,
• You may record all pieces of a round  in one video or each piece separately.
• Each video has to start with the announcement, including the codeword, name of the player and the played pieces.
• Do not cut your videos! 

The codeword will be published on Monday, 16. May 2026. You will need it for the recording of your competition videos.