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2026 International D Masters Piano Competition
(Amateur Division : Hong Kong Regional – Live First Round )

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🌍 Amateur Division

Global Online First Round Application Deadline：May 25, 2026
First Round Video Submission Deadline : June 15, 2026
Quanzhou Live Final Round : July 25, 2026

I. Application Type

Choose one of the following:

I'm applying for myself

I am applying for my child

I am applying for my student

Has the applicant applicant already submitted their application for the 2026 D Festival Young Pianist Program and paid the application fee?

Yes (Competition fee waived)

No

Which of the following regions you want to represent in ths application?

If you do not intend to represent any region, please choose "NA"

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II. Applicant Information

Full Name in English

Full Name in Chinese (if applicable)

Age

Please provide a link* to the applicant's portrait photo.
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Alternatively, click HERE to WhatsApp us the portrait photo before submitting this form.

*Please paste the photo links only from, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Baidu Drive here.
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Gender

Male

Female

Applicant's Email address

Primary Phone Number

Secondary Phone Number (Mainland China) if applicable/ Emergency Phone Number

Nationality

Applicant's WeChat ID (if any)

Applicant's Permanent Home Address:

Should you receive an award, your First Round prize certificate will be dispatched to the address provided in your application. Please verify that your mailing information is accurate.

If you're a parent, enter your full name in English. Type 'NA' if not applicable.

Parent's Email Address

Parent's WeChat ID (if any)

If you're a teacher, enter your full name in English. Type 'NA' if not applicable.

Teacher's Email Address

Teacher's WeChat ID (if any)

Does the applicant require assistance in obtaining a China Visa?

Yes

No

III. Applicant music background

Years of Piano Learning

Name of Piano Teacher

Piano Teacher‘s Phone Number

Are you currently enrolled in a music college, institution, or school?

Yes

No

If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please provide the name of the institution.

IV. Division

Select the division you want to attend

Applicants wishing to enter multiple divisions must submit a separate application for EACH division.

Click HERE to revisit the requirements, divisions, process, and repertoire details for the Amateur Division.

V. First Round Repertoire

For A1 and A2 participants, please be noted that you are only allowed to feature ONE piece in BOTH the First Round and Final Round.

Piece Title#1Composer #1Duration #1

Piece Title#2Composer #2Duration #2

Piece Title#3Composer #3Duration #3

Piece Title#4Composer #4Duration #4

Piece Title#5Composer #5Duration #5

Total duration of selected repertoire:

Will you be submitting your First Round video recording together with this application?

Yes (provide a video link below)

No, I will submit the video recording separately from this application *. I will ensure it is submitted by June 15, 2026. (There is no need to provide a video link below at this time.)

Online participants please upload only ONE video link showcasing your First Round repertoire, if availble now.

Please paste the video link only from YouTube, Youku, Vimeo, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Baidu Drive here.

* Online contestants who advance past the First Round will be notified via e-mail and provided with details for participating in the Final round, which will be held live at the Quanzhou Grand Theatre. If you intend to submit the First Round video recording seperately from this application, please follow the instructions in the confirmation email you will receive after submitting this application.

VI. Final Round Repertoire

Same as First Round (No need to complete this section)Same as the First Round at this moment. I will notify you if there are any repertoire changes before June 1. (No need to complete this section.)

Piece Title#1Composer #1Duration #1

Piece Title#2Composer #2Duration #2

Piece Title#3Composer #3Duration #3

Piece Title#4Composer #4Duration #4

Piece Title#5Composer #5Duration #5

Total duration of selected repertoire:

VII. Declarations & Agreements

I certify that all information provided in this application, including my age, educational background, and repertoire, is true and accurate. Any false or misleading information may result in disqualification. Should any amendments be required after submission, the Competition Committee must be notified promptly with an administrative fee of HK$150. No amendments will be accepted within two weeks prior to the competition date.

Yes

I testify that the video recordings submitted are unedited, were recorded within the past 12 months, and feature my own authentic performance without any audio or visual enhancement. I understand that any violation of these recording requirements will result in immediate disqualification.

Yes

I testify that I grant International D Masters Piano Competition the exclusive rights to all recordings, photographs, and video footage of my performances during the competition and festival. I understand these materials may be used for promotional, educational, or archival purposes without additional compensation.

Yes

I testify that I will maintain professional conduct throughout the competition, showing respect to faculty members, fellow participants, and staff. I understand that unprofessional behavior may result in dismissal from the festival without refund.

Yes

VIII. Submission

Applicants who have not submitted an application for the 2026 D Festival Young Pianist Program are required to pay a non-refundable application fee upon submission. The fee is HKD $650, or HKD $600 for early-bird applications submitted before May 1.

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