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Online Competition General Rules

The 2026 Pacific Stars International Piano Competition is open to contestants of all nationalities.
The 2026 Pacific Stars Online Competition will be conducted through video submission.
All contestants must submit unedited video recordings as part of their applications.
The application deadline for the Online Competition is August 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST). This deadline includes the submission of video materials and full payment of application fees.
The application fee is $180 for the Professional Category and $160 for the Amateur Category (non-refundable).
Zelle payments do not incur a service fee. PayPal payments include an additional $10 service fee.
All application and registration fees are non-refundable.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All jury decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
Both the Amateur Category and Professional Category consist of one round only.
Contestants grant the competition permission to use submitted videos and photos for promotional and archival purposes.
The 2026 Pacific Stars International Piano Competition will not be responsible for accommodation or airfare related to any performance or recital opportunity awarded as a result of participation.
Contestants’ ages will be determined as of August 1, 2026, based on their date of birth.
All prize values stated are gross amounts and may be subject to applicable tax deductions in accordance with governing laws.

All submitted performances must be presented in a single, unedited take.
Memorization is strongly encouraged.
The use of an acoustic piano is strongly recommended.
Video clarity should be sufficient to confirm the authenticity of the performance; however, audio quality remains the highest priority.
High-quality audio recording is strongly encouraged to ensure accurate evaluation of both technical execution and artistic expression.
Recordings with excessive background noise, distortion, or poor audio quality may negatively affect the evaluation.
The performer’s face and hands must remain clearly visible throughout the performance.
Videos should begin promptly and remain continuous without interruption or editing.
Videos must not contain spoken monologue, dialogue, or vocalization that may reveal the contestant’s identity, age, or gender.

Videos must be hosted on a public video platform accessible in the United States, such as YouTube, Youku, or Bilibili.
Contestants must paste all video links in the designated section of the application form.
Before submission, contestants must ensure the following conditions are met:
a. No privacy restrictions are applied to the video links.
b. The videos are fully accessible to the public.
c. All submitted links are functional and free of technical errors.
Contestants should retain personal copies of all submitted materials.
Submitted materials may be used for archival and promotional purposes by the competition.