Participation in the competition indicates full acceptance of the conditions below. In case of ambiguity, the Chinese version prevails. Hengqin International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians reserves a final interpretation of the Rules and Regulations.
Eligibility
The Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities aged under 24 (i.e. born on or after 1 January 2002). The following dates should be noted for different age categories,
Group A, born on or after 1 January 2014 (12 years and younger)
Group B, born 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2013 (13 – 16 years)
Group C, born 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2009 (17 – 24 years)
Applications
All applications must be made using the form available on the Competition’s website (www.zhmozart.org). No other method of submission will be accepted.
The application forms, including all requested documents and links for downloading the videos, must be submitted by 11:59 pm (GMT+8) on Sunday 31 May 2026 at the latest.
An incomplete application form cannot be submitted. Applicants will receive an overview of their application by email, which is automatically sent by the system.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to take all the necessary steps so that the application can be formally approved and to keep a copy of the overview of the application. The Competition cannot be held responsible if an application is not received.
The application fee of USD 120 should be paid via bank transfer before an applicant submits his/her online application, which is non-refundable under any circumstances. Please include remittance information for this bank transfer – Applicant’s Name, Age Group.
Beneficiary’s Name: ZHUHAI HUAFA AND CPAA MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
Beneficiary’s Address: HUAFA AND CPAA GRAND THEATER, NO.1663 YINWAN ROAD, WANZAI, ZHUHAI, CHINA
Beneficiary’s Bank: BANK OF CHINA ZHUHAI BRANCH WANZAI SUB-BRANCH
Bank Address: NO.29 ZHONG SHENG ROAD WANZAI TOWN ZHUHAI CITY GUANGDONG CHINA
Account Number: 660070658400
SWIFT Code/BIC: BKCHCNBJ45P
* All the above information should be completely filled in without omission. Should there be characters limit when filling in the information, please include complete data in remittance information.
* Remittance charges are paid by the applicant. The Competition should receive USD 120 in full.
* Click here for sample of remittance slip.
The applicant will be informed whether he/she has successfully made an application via email after the competition confirms his/her application documents are complete and the application fee is received in full.
Preselection
Candidates will be shortlisted through pre-screening of submitted recordings. This process is audited independently, and the decision of the jury is legally final. The candidates who have been selected after the preselection process will receive confirmation of their admission to the first round no later than 30 June 2026.
Timetable
11:59pm (GMT+8) 31 May 2026 | deadline for applications |
29 October 2026 | arrival of the candidates |
30 October 2026 | drawing of lots and opening concert |
31 October to 2 November 2026 | first round |
4 to 6 November 2026 | second round |
7 to 9 November 2026 | third round and awards ceremony |
10 November 2026 | closing concert |
Repertoire
1) The order of works to be performed in the first and second rounds can be determined by the candidate.
2) Unless required not to repeat, repeats are left to the choice of the candidates, with consideration for stylistic norms and program duration.
3) Candidates must confirm their repertoires by the date stipulated in the admission letter, after which, the programs are binding, and no changes may be made unless required by the Artistic Committee.
Order of Performance
The order of performance for the candidates in public rounds is determined by drawing lots. This order will apply to three public rounds of the Competition. All candidates are required to attend the drawing of lots.
Travel and Accommodation
1) The candidates selected for the public rounds will be reimbursed for part of their travel expenses (a return journey to Zhuhai by public transportation such as civil aviation, railway, ferries, long-distance passenger services, etc.) upon presentation of valid documentation of their expenses (original hard copies, referring to samples 
示例 Sample.pdf). The actual amount is based on where the candidate’s current school is and up to USD 400 per capita.
Candidate studying in Europe, Americas, Oceania and Africa will be reimbursed USD 400 per capita.
Candidate studying in Asia, with the exception of China’s Guangdong Province, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR will be reimbursed USD 250 per capita.
For candidate studying in China’s Guangdong Province, Hong Kong SAR, or Macao SAR, if the fare exceeds or is equal to 250 USD, he/she will be reimbursed USD 250 per capita; if the fare is less than 250 USD, the reimbursement will be the actual cost.
The reimbursement will be exchanged into Chinese yuan based on the exchange rate issued by the Chinese State Administration of Foreign Exchange on 30 October 2026 and paid in cash. Because the financial staff should check travel documents and the competitor should sign reimbursement declaration, travel expenses can only be reimbursed during the Competition.
2) Free accommodation (breakfast included) is provided when a candidate is still competing.
Candidate coming to Zhuhai on his/her own will be accommodated in twin room with another candidate. An eliminated candidate can extend his/her stay at his/her own cost.
Candidate coming to Zhuhai with travel partner(s) will be accommodated with his/her partner(s) in twin room or other types of room, with travel partner(s)’s accommodation at the candidate’s own cost. An eliminated candidate can extend his/her stay at his/her own cost.
Free accommodation for candidates advancing to the third round can last till the end of the Competition.
3) This offer does not include reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs for travel partners.
Jury Decisions
The decisions of the jury are legally final, beyond any appeal. The jury reserves the right to stop the performance.
Laureates
1) Prize winners must attend the Awards Ceremony.
2) The prize winners are committed to performing in free-admission concerts/recitals organized by the Executive Office during the Competition without pay.
Broadcasting
The organizer reserves the right to live-stream, broadcast, record, televise, film, and publicize all competition performances. The organizer reserves the copyright of all audio and video productions and offers no payment to candidates.
