• 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 prizes for the ultimate winners are audiovisual recording sessions, masterclasses, concerts and prize money.

• 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 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 between one and two weeks, 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.
• Along with the uploaded videos you will have to declare the program details on the upload form
• During the upload period, the recordings can be watched  in our digital concert hall, which has a maximal capacity of 150 visitors at one time.

On your profile page you will find a tab "Competition 2022" with all relevant data for your participation.

• As soon as the codeword is published, you can start creating recordings of your piano pieces, by following our guidelines. 
• 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 2022.

You will need it for the recording of your competition videos.

Login to the site with your participant credentials.

On your profile page you will find the button Join 2022.

Select your payment method and complete the checkout.

A confirmation Email and an invoice will be sent to your account.