Candidates are required to provide original proof of identity documents previously submitted online during the registration period on their day of competition. 

Candidates might be requested to submit copies of their scores either electronically or physically.

Candidates of all categories are encouraged to attend the Gala Concert.

All competition rounds will be open to the public.

The competition consists of separate elimination rounds, which are determined by category.

Pianists’ order of appearance will be determined by drawing a randomized number on the registration day. Candidates of all categories will maintain their drawn number for all competition rounds.

Any absence at a candidate’s allotted performance time will result in disqualification. IIPC has the right to omit the absent candidate and continue to the next candidate’s performance.

All finalists of the Professional Senior and Professional Junior categories will perform with an orchestra in the Final Round. Finalists will be given an opportunity to rehearse with the orchestra at a time allocated by the IIPC.

All solo piano repertoire must be played from memory. Exceptions may be granted for Amateur Category. No substitution repertoire is allowed after the closing date of the submission.

Candidates are encouraged not to repeat long repetitions. Nonetheless, Da Capo and Dal Segno repetitions should be played as is.

The jury retains the right to stop a performance without any prejudice.

The jury makes final decisions that are not subject to appeal.

All private communications between participant and jury are strictly forbidden during the competition period. Any violation of this rule is grounds for disqualification.

Prizes and awards presented by the IIPC cannot be exchanged, transferred, or substituted.

Cash prizes will be deducted by tax according to Indonesian tax laws in effect at the time of competition.