Eligibility

• The IIPC 2024 is open to all nationalities. A valid status of Indonesian residency will be required for Category 1 and Category 2 participants.

• Previous first-prize winners of the IIPC are not eligible to apply in the same age category.

• The IIPC 2024 will apply a firm cut-off date determined by the categories as follows :

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Professional Senior Category

Applicants must have been born after July 14, 1991 and before July 15, 2006
 

Professional Junior Category

Applicants must have been born after July 14, 2006
 

Collaborative Piano 1 Category

Applicants must have been born after July 14, 1991 and before July 15, 2006

Collaborative Piano 2 Category

Applicants must have been born after July 14, 2006

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Senior Category

Applicants must have been born after July 14, 2006
 

Junior Category

Applicants must have been born after July 14, 2009

Intermediate Category

Applicants must have been born after July 14, 2011

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Amateur Category

Applicants must have been born on or before July 14, 1991

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Category 1

Applicants must have been born after June 17, 2014
 

Category 2

Applicants must have been born after June 17, 2016

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• Applicants may apply to more than one category.

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Competition

• 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.

• Region-based competitions apply to Indonesian residents who submit candidacy to the Senior, Junior, and Intermediate categories in the first round; as well as participants of Category 1 and Category 2. Competition regions will be published by October 2023.

• 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.

• Candidates of the Collaborative Piano category will be given the opportunity to rehearse with their instrumentalists at a time allocated by the IIPC.

• All solo piano repertoire must be played from memory. Exceptions may be granted for Amateur, Music Educator, and Collaborative Piano categories. 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.

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Other

• Professional Senior and Professional Junior candidates who are invited to perform at the IIPC 2024 Semi Final Round should obtain travel documents at their own expense. IIPC will assist foreign participants as needed in securing their visas upon notification.

• IIPC is pleased to offer opt-in transport and accommodation options during the competition dates in Jakarta for ease of travel and lodging. Candidates are required to bear the associated transportation and accommodation costs.

• The IIPC shall not be liable for any cancellations or alterations to events due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, and for any associated damages or losses.

• Any kind of audio / video recording of performances during the competition is strictly forbidden.

• IIPC has the right to produce, duplicate, broadcast live, disseminate and publish the audio, video and images taken at any time during the competition. No fee shall be payable. The copyrights for all material created, produced, or obtained during the competition shall be the property of IIPC. Sessions may be broadcast live, filmed, and/or recorded for subsequent broadcast, telecast or film documentary, and photographed by and for the press or for other publicity purposes, all without fee to the participants.

• Finalists will be responsible for appearing in the concert engagement arranged by IIPC without professional fees.

• IIPC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY RULES OR REGULATIONS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

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