2026 GASCA International Music Competition – Finals

Feel free to choose any song.

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

• When the time limit is reached, a bell will sound to signal the end of the performance; the contestant must stop playing immediately. The judges will score the contestants based on their skills and performance within the time limit. Failure to complete the entire piece of music will not affect the score, so contestants are free to choose any piece of music to play, even if the length of the piece exceeds the time limit.
• 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.
• 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) -Received a cash prize of HK$2300

Overall runner-up (one)-Received a cash prize of HK$1600

Overall runner-up (one)-Received a cash prize of HK$780

Champion (one for each group)-The contestant with the highest score will receive a certificate and a trophy.

Runner-up (one for each group)-The contestant with the second highest score will receive a certificate and a banner.

Second runner-up (one from each group)- The contestant with the third highest score will receive a certificate and a pennant.

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/banners.Please note that the trophies and banners received at the award ceremony are notwill notThe name of the winner is printed.

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.

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employee supervision

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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 international music competitions, professional judges watch the competition via video and score the participants.

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.