Prizes
The Competition awards three pianists – one winner and two runners-up – with a monetary prize as follows:
The Competition awards three pianists – one winner and two runners-up – with a monetary prize as follows:
- First Prize: £3,000
- Second Prize: £2,000
- Third Prize: £1,000
- Audience Prize: £500
Jury
We are delighted to have an impeccable jury adjudicate the competition this year.
Semi-Final: Simon Callaghan, Pamela Lidiard, John Thwaites
Final: Imogen Cooper, Norma Fisher, John Thwaites
Format
The competition will be held in three rounds as follows:
Repertoire
Candidates have almost entirely free choice of programme across the 3 rounds, and may repeat repertoire freely so as to offer their strongest possible programme at every stage, and particularly in the final! However, there is one stipulation, which is that a Beethoven Sonata is included at some point over the 3 rounds.
We are delighted to have an impeccable jury adjudicate the competition this year.
Semi-Final: Simon Callaghan, Pamela Lidiard, John Thwaites
Final: Imogen Cooper, Norma Fisher, John Thwaites
Format
The competition will be held in three rounds as follows:
- First Round: video submission by Friday April 12, 2024 (results by no later than Friday, May 17, 2024)
- Second Round: Saturday June 22 - Sunday June 23, 2024
- Final Round: Friday July 5, 2024
Repertoire
Candidates have almost entirely free choice of programme across the 3 rounds, and may repeat repertoire freely so as to offer their strongest possible programme at every stage, and particularly in the final! However, there is one stipulation, which is that a Beethoven Sonata is included at some point over the 3 rounds.
Before submitting your application please ensure you have thoroughly read the information regarding Eligibility, Application Process, and Terms and Conditions below.
Eligibility
The competition is open to applicants of any nationality, but applicants must be:
Application Process
Terms & Conditions
For a full list of Terms and Conditions please see the attached Application Form.
Birmingham International Piano Competition reserves the right to update this website at any given point, and the website will therefore be the source of the most recent information regarding the competition.
Eligibility
The competition is open to applicants of any nationality, but applicants must be:
- Resident in the UK (at the time of application and until at least Friday July 5, 2024)
- Aged 18 to 28 (inclusive) on Sunday June 23, 2024
Application Process
- Application is by application form only, which can be downloaded from the bottom of this page. Receipt of applications is open, and will close at 23:59 GMT on Friday April 12, 2024. From the First Round, carried out by video submission, a maximum number of 25 entrants will be invited to perform in the Second Round.
- Completed application forms must reach the Administrative Director on or before the deadline, and should be sent together with the necessary supporting documentation (see below) to: [email protected]. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. An 'unlisted' Youtube link to the First Round video performance should be included in the application email to BIPC. See application form for more details.
- The following supporting documents are required with the application form, all sent in electronic format:
- Scanned copy of a birth certificate or passport confirming the date of birth of the candidate.
- CV including photograph and details of training, awards, prizes, recent concert appearances (if any), and links to any performances available online.
- A reference letter (typed in English) from a musician of standing, recommending the applicant for participation in the competition, including contact details (phone number and email address) of the referee.
- Entry fee of £35 (non-refundable); Entries will become valid only once payment has been received.
You can make the payment HERE
Terms & Conditions
For a full list of Terms and Conditions please see the attached Application Form.
Birmingham International Piano Competition reserves the right to update this website at any given point, and the website will therefore be the source of the most recent information regarding the competition.