Feel free to choose any song.

You are free to apply for the same song or different songs during the preliminary and final rounds.

• There is no dress code.
• Feel free to choose any song.You are free to apply for the same song or different songs in the preliminary round and the final round.
• The use of copied sheet music is prohibited. (Copies of originals are acceptable.)
• Multiple songs can be played over a period of time.
• Since there is only one piano on the playing field, a piano duet is not possible.
• If you play an accompaniment piece in the finals, be sure to bring piano accompaniment.Contestants must arrange their own accompaniment and piano page turner.Ensembles with piano will also be judged.
• For performances with piano accompaniment only the accompanist is late, and performances without piano accompaniment will also be accepted.
• Participants must have all instruments ready.However, event organizers will provide a concert grand piano.
• Please bring your own accessories (tuners, replacement strings, etc.).
• If the set performance time is exceeded, a bell will ring to indicate the end of the performance.
• Stop playback at that time.
• After the show, please exit the wing of the stage and leave the building.We kindly ask for your cooperation and do not stay in the lobby.
• Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection, the planned lobby may not be available.In this case, it will be held at another location designated by the company.Additionally, we may instruct you to use a video screening format if the event cannot be held at the venue (including other venues).See the music competition website for the latest information.
• All rights relating to the recording, distribution and sale of performances, reviews, workshop recordings, recordings, etc., performed in the GASCA International Music Competition belong to the organizers.
• Videos of performances, reviews and workshops of the GASCA International Music Competition may be posted online without prior notice.
• Filming or recording during competitions is prohibited.
• The date and time of the judging will be determined by the sponsor.
• Additional reservations and cancellations will be posted on the organizer's website if required.
• There is no parking lot.Please come by public transport.
• Preschool children are not allowed in the halls.Also, if it is determined that a contestant will be disturbed by crying, etc., we may ask them to leave the room.
• All travel and accommodation expenses are borne by the participants themselves.
• No refunds will be given after application for any reason.

Overall Champion (one) -This award, regardless of age group, will be awarded to the first entrant with the highest score in the entire competition, worth HK$7800 (HK$2300 cash prize and HK$5500 GASCA video masterclass 2023 scholarship)

Overall runner-up (one)- This award, regardless of age group, will be awarded to the entrant with the 2nd highest score in the entire competition, worth HK$4600 (HK$1600 cash prize and HK$3000 GASCA video masterclass 2023 scholarship)

Overall runner-up (one)- This award, regardless of age group, will be awarded to the entrant with the 3rd highest score in the entire competition, worth HK$2300 (HK$780 cash prize and HK$1500 GASCA video masterclass 2023 scholarship)

Champion (one for each group), awarded to the contestant with the corresponding highest score, will be awarded a certificate and a trophy.

Runner-up (one for each group), awarded to the corresponding contestant with the second highest score, will receive a certificate and a pennant.

Second runner-up (one from each group): Awarded to the corresponding contestant with the third highest score, one certificate and one pennant will be awarded.

Honor Award: The top XNUMX% of the contestants - will receive a certificate and a pennant.

Merit Award: The next XNUMX% of the participants - will receive a certificate and a pennant.

Participation Award: : The remaining contestants will receive a certificate

Outstanding Teacher Award in Tokyo International Music Competition - Mentors of top three winners in each group will be awarded a certificate and a trophy.

Tokyo International Music Competition - Silver Award for Nurturing Talents: HK$500 cash prize, awarded to mentors who invite five or more students.

Tokyo International Music Competition - Gold Award for Nurturing Talents: HK$1000 cash prize, awarded to mentors who invite ten or more students.

Japan Tokyo International Music Competition-Education Award: Schools/education centers invite ten or more students to participate in each group of competitions, and will receive a certificate and a trophy

Participation Award: All participants will receive an electronic participation certificate

If the judges believe that the contestants in this group have not reached the award-winning level, no award ranking and prizes for that ranking will be awarded.

The award ceremony will be held on the same day after the competition, and the champion winners will receive certificates and trophies.First runner-up, second runner-up, honor and merit awards will be awarded certificates and pennants.

The final registration fee includes certificates, trophies/pennants.Please note that the trophies and pennants won at the awards ceremony will not have the names of the winners printed on them.

The Association provides an exclusive trophy upgrade service. If winners want to apply for a trophy with their own name printed on it, they can go to the official website to apply for the upgrade service after the competition.Please note that customized trophies are an additional service, and the cost of upgrading customized trophies is not included in the registration fee, and the shipping fee will be charged separately according to the local postal fee.The trophy upgrade service takes 2-3 months to produce.If you can't wait, the association does not recommend applying for exclusive trophies.

Privacy Policy:

Basic Policy

The Association (hereinafter referred to as "GASCA") recognizes the importance of personal information in business operations and attaches great importance to its protection.In order to thoroughly protect personal information, we will properly handle it in accordance with the GASCA Personal Information Protection Regulations (hereinafter referred to as "Personal Information Protection Regulations").

Content of personal information

Personal information is information about an individual, specifically information that can identify a specific individual, such as name, address, phone number, email address, etc.

Appropriate Information Collection

GASCA properly collects personal information.When collecting personal information, we will clarify the purpose of use and collect only necessary items.

Use of Personal Information

The personal information collected will be used only for the purpose specified in advance.Without my consent, we will not provide or disclose information to third parties beyond the scope of the purpose, except in cases based on laws and regulations and other situations stipulated by the personal information protection regulations.

Personal Information Management

The collected personal information will be strictly managed to prevent leakage, loss and tampering.In addition, personal information that is no longer required will be promptly discarded and deleted.

employee supervision

We will appropriately supervise our employees to ensure the secure management of personal information.

Disclosure of personal information, etc.

We will respond promptly to requests for disclosure of the purpose of use or disclosure of personal data held by that person.

All copyrights belong to GASCA.Unauthorized reproduction of articles and photos is prohibited.

It is the entrant's responsibility to purchase insurance to participate in the competition.This applies to health and injury insurance in the event of an accident, fire or theft while travelling and loss or damage to musical instruments or luggage.

The competition will be judged by the judges commissioned by the competition organizer according to the scoring criteria.

In the Tokyo International Music Competition in Japan, professional judges will watch the competition through video and give scores to the contestants.

The judges' decision is final and cannot be appealed.

The event organizer reserves the final right to interpret the general rules and regulations of the competition.

If there is any dispute over this event, the organizer reserves the right of final decision and no one shall object.

In the event of any conflict in the meaning of any translated version, the English version shall prevail.