WFIMC 2026 YEARBOOK

HASTINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION Hastings, United Kingdom

WFIMC Member since 2023

The Hastings International Piano Competition is a biennial internationally-renowned competition for young concert pianists, taking place in the seaside town of Hastings. Participants are required to play concertos from the very first round, accompanied by another pianist. Those who reach the second round give a solo recital programme of their own devising, including a compulsory new commission. The finals take place over two evenings, with finalists performing full concertos with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The competition winner is awarded a generous cash prize of £15,000 as well as a fellowship award which includes professional guidance, mentoring and advice on making a career in the music business. Prizewinners are also offered professional engagements.

Next Competition Application Due Competition Dates

2026/ Piano

Deadline has passed Feb 26 - Mar 7, 2026

Second next edition 2028/ Piano Third next edition 2030/ Piano

Total Prize Money

GBP 46.500

Other Awards Travel support

Concerts/Tours, Artist Management, Workshops/career support

no

Streaming

Youtube, own website/other

Application System OWN/OTHER Application fee GBP 145

Jury

Vanessa Patarche, Scott Dunn, Jean-Paul Gasparian, Dinara Klinton, Juan Lago, Vivian Sui-Rong Li, Boris Slutsky

Artists

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/ Martyn Brabbins, Conductor

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