The Happy Music Festival 2026 Finals Schedule
Competition Venue
BECHSTEIN Music World
7 Shenton Way , #02-01 Singapore Conference Hall, 068810
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar MRT (Green line), or Shenton Way (Brown line)
Nearest Carpark: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (Building beside Singapore Conference Hall)
Main Hall
Piano: Bechstein Grand Piano
Warm Up Room
Piano: Zimmerman Upright Piano
Summary of Schedule
Day 1: 5th Sept Saturday (9.30am-7pm)
Performers of each session to be present at the waiting room at the stated timing mentioned to prepare for warm up.
*Performers age 12 years old and below may have an adult accompanying him/her at the waiting room, warm up room, and to the main hall until the performance is over.
Day 1 Session 1: Violin Classical Junior A @ Sat 9.30am
Report at Waiting Room at 9.10am
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Charlotte Tung Xu Yu Xuan
Christian Chiang Zhi Cheng
Claris Ng Xuan Ting
Eleanor Tan
Gabriel Chay
Hannah Toh Yi Xue
Hayley Gan Xin Rui
Karl Goh Kaizhe
Linnaeus Lin
Loh He Xiang Frederic
Maximus Asher Murphi
Sarah Fang
Tan Yuhao
Victoria Low
Wang Mutong
Day 1 Session 2: Violin Classical Junior B @ Sat 10.30am
Report at Waiting Room at 10.10am
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Amanda Ng Zi En
Ben Chan
Beth Chan
Charmaine Wong Jing Teng
Elyssa Tay
Enya Goh
Joshua Tan Yue Rong
Kenzo Hu
Krystal Cheong Ren Xin
Law Tiean Bing
Lee Wei Ting, Renae
Loh Chen Xi Charles
Low Kai Le
Marcus D’Angelo Ramos Aguilar
Nathan Neo Ming Shao
Penelope Anne Tan
Robyn Jia Heng Tan
Shawna Fang
Teo Keng Yu Geralyn
Tobias Teo En Cheng
Zhu Wenwu
Vanessa Kong Jia Xuan
Victoria Kate Ngiam
Victoria Howland Hart
Zach Ang
Day 1 Session 3: Pop Violin Junior, Violin Classical Intermediate A&B, Violin Ensemble Open @ Sat 12pm
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Pop Violin Junior:
Li Han Yu
Ng Xuan Zhi, Zander
Sebastian Setoh Shen Jing
Shea Jethi
Teo Rui Xi Victoria
Violin Classical Intermediate A :
Andrei Slobodyanyuk
Athena Zhou YuQi
Daeus Ng Xuyang
He Meng Qing
Li Bo Jun
Toh Zhi Cheng Dylan
Violin Classical Intermediate B:
Avery Lim Xuan Rong
Christie Emily Teo
Ho King-Yu
Jerick Yew
Violin Ensemble Open:
Yam Kah Yan, Hailey & Zeldyr Tan Xun
Andrei Slobodyanyuk & Maria Slobodyanyuk
Liu Ziyue Anson, Liu Yuelei Benson & Lin Jiajunjie Jason
Thaddeus Teo En Rong, Aloise Teo En Rui & Tobias Teo En Cheng
Chan Yun Xi, Sarah-Anne & Annamaria Vespasiani, Reyen Fann Hongkai & Chang-Sheng Xavier James
Andrei Slobodyanyuk, Elijah Ng Rae Yee, Teo Keng Yu Geralyn, Olivia Fang, Chua Wei Shinn Julia & Valencia Fang
Richard Zhu Yixuan & Athena Zhou YuQi
Day 1 Session 4: Piano Little Star 1 @ Sat 2pm
Report at Waiting Room at 1.40pm
Warm Up Duration: 1-2min each
Performance Sequence:
Aari Singh Grewal
Aurelia Tan Hui Yu
Dario Zen William
Aydelia Goh Jia Xuan
Darius Chong Jun Ho
Elsie Poh Yu Xi
Elijah Ding
Evelyn Atisha Wijaya
Gabriel Chay
Hannah Hong Yi Wen
Hessed Wong Hao Zhe
Jayvius Yang
Jared Teo
Jovianna Ang Min Qi
Lim Fan Ru Jarelyn
Li Yanrong Elena
Low Yong Heng Enzo
Maximus Asher Murphi
Ngiam Zi Chen
Pua Kang Sen Evan
Sarah Khaw Jiaxi
Sarah Naomi Fang
Tan Xin Ying, Jillian
Vanessa Aw
Day 1 Session 5: Piano Little Star 2 @ Sat 2.45pm
Report at Waiting Room at 2.25pm
Warm Up Duration: 1-2min each
Performance Sequence:
Abel Soh Cheng En
Ava Yeo Min Yue
Caleb Chan Zi Qin
Chua Yong En
Emmanuella Chayla Djokowinata
Faith Yeh
Gavin Li Guang Yi
Haydn Zheng Yuheng
Hoh Ng Yao
Jasper Evans Pwee
Jelyn Tan Yan Ci
Jemma Shi En Yu
Joanne Toh
Kaitlyn Lee
Kang En Xuan Laura
Keon Lin
Liang Tao (Tina)
Ng Zensy
Ong Zi Rui Coen
Tan Kai Xiang Edric
Tan Yan Xin
Zeng Guan Cheng Tristan
Zhang Yu Tong
Day 1 Session 6: Piano Classical Junior A1 @ Sat 3.30pm
Report at Waiting Room at 3.10pm
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Aiden Soh Cheng Ye
Au Yeung Le Zhi Maisie
Chew Weiyu Wilfred
Chua Xuan Lin Amelia
Crystabel Zheng Yatong
Danna Ang Kai Li
Elijah Lucas Poon
Eliora Kirara Tan
Emma Tiong Jia Xin
Enrykiel Low Yu Xuan
Evan Xin Ruogu
Goh Zi Ying Ellie
Gretchen Seah Jyu Hsi
Ho Kai Xin Kaii
Jareth Lai Ka Fung
Johan Ng Zu Han
Julian Yap Ming Hao
Julien Chow Li An
Lai Yan Ning Mikaela
Lee Anyi
Lim Kho Yi
Lim Zhi Li Joanna
Low Jun Le Julian
Megan Sham Yuet Ching
Soh Han Xiang Adelyn
Stacie Yip
Tabitha Tan Xin Tian
Tan En Xi Jelene
Tan En Ya
Tan Hong Jie, Jerrel
Tobias Teo
Wong Shi Han
Xue Ziqing
Day 1 Session 7: Piano Classical Junior A2 @ Sat 4.45pm
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Asher Lin
Ashley Tan Kai Le
Astra Wong Yu Xi
Bennett Lim Wei Heng
Chong Ern Khai
Claire Ji Si Qin
Claire Lau Si Ying
Cyrus Chee Rui Jie
Eden Yeo Jun Jie
Ellie Tan Eun Bi
Fang Jie En Ethan
Gaea Nurcahyo
Goh Zi Hao Declan
He Chen Xi Shannice
Huang Wen Ze
Janelle Ong Jia Xin
Josiah Chew Rui Xuan
Katelyn Ang
Kayla Lee
Leong Qian Yu Laura
Li Chen Xi
Lin Hui Zhi Victorie
Lucia Low Zi Xuan
Luke Yeh
Mikyla Leanne Kang
Ngim Juo Yue
Siya Agarwal
Tan Yu Xin Chloe
Tien Guan Yu, Lucas
Vianne Chan Yu An
Wee Zi Qi
Yap Li Ling, Keera
Zhang Mengning
Zhu Hui Ying Alexys
Day 1 Session 8: Piano Classical Junior A3 @ Sat 6pm
Report at Waiting Room at 5.40pm
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Abigail Tan
Allison Chew Shi Hui
Anne Victoria Lim Jun Yang
Avery Chi
Axel Lian Yu Chen
Chan Rui Yi
Charlotte Aznable Djoendi
Chen Yu Xin
Chloe Lew
Emma Hirose
Emma Tong
Guo Yixiang Jacelyn
Hailey Ho Rui Xin
Jeraldine Yong
Joanne Viola Yeap
Kenneth Oliver Wayne
Koh Ean Kang
Kyden Gun Zi Jie
Lin Sixun
Low Yee Xi
Mai Mori
Matthaeus Chong Jia Yu
Renee Lok Yue Rei
Saraphina Nalani Gustinufariza
Soo Ming Yi
Tan Yan Xin
Ting Zhi You
Wong Zi Ning, Emma
Zyden Gun Zi Cen
Day 2: 6th Sept Sunday (9.30am-7pm)
Performers of each category to be present at the waiting room at the stated timing mentioned to prepare for warm up.
*Performers age 12 years old and below may have an adult accompanying him/her at the waiting room, warm up room, and to the main hall until the performance is over.
Day 2 Session 1: Piano Classical Junior C1 @ Sun 9.30am
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Alycia Ong Xuan Hui
Anna Zhao Sum Yu
Anson Tay Xuan Xiang
Audrey Goh En Xi
Brayden Tan Zhi Hong
Chai Qiao Xian Claire
Chang Shin Ee
Charlotte Chia
Cheow Yong Teck Mason
Chuqi Verity Oscar
Fan Zhiyuan
Gadnis Satyajit Sarang
Hartmann Ho Kwan Ee
Jee Guan Hoon Amory
Kaelyn Gwan
Kim Sungjoo
Lim Yi Ru
Reanne Lim
Tai Jing Yun Riley
Wang Xinya
Yeo Han Ying Cayden
Yi Haoyang
Zayen Then Zheng Yang
Day 2 Session 2: Piano Classical Junior C2 @ Sun 10.45am
Report at Waiting Room at 10.25am
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Abigail Soh Hui En
Adele Chan Tzi Qi
Ashton Ku Kang Yu
Athan Teo Zhuo Feng
Charlotte Olivia Mantiri
Choo Chong Kai Max
Emma Pang
Jaden Yar Jia Le
Jayden Tong
Jerrisa Huang
Joanna Ding
Johan Chua Toh Han
Jolene Toh
Jordan Reagan Kristian
Joyna Seng
Keira Lim Yu En
Kieran Wong Zhi Yi
Low En Tong Jodie
Matheo Dominic Ramos
Matthew Soh Zong Wu
Parco Chen Bo Er
Ting Zhi Xuan
Day 2 Session 3: Piano Classical Junior B1 @ Sun 12.45pm
Report at Waiting Room at 12.25pm
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Zeldyr Tan Xun
Yong Ya-hui, Leia
Xue Boyang
Wong Shi Tian
Titus Poh Tai Xiang
Tan Zi Xuan Mikaela
Tan Wen Qing Avery
Tan Joe Shane
Riley Lean Ong
Renessa Lim Yu Xuan
Nyra Chandhok
Ng Yue Ling, Jaelyn
Melody Lim Xin Qi
Lim Xin Le Zera
Kelly Kang
Kayen Lim Jun Long
Joli Brown
Jerlynna Ang Ying Qi
Hannah Khaw Enxi
Hailey Woon Wan Lin
Elsie Lauw
Edalene Siew Jan Wing
Dashel Tan Yi Cheng
Clara Wong
Christian Lew
Chen Tingyue
Chelsea Yip
Charlton Yu Xuaustin
Charlotte Chew Hui En
Cecilia Haruka Ruslim
Candice Chung
Caliph Bin Muhammad Quzair
Brooklyn Teoh Jrui
Aya Mori
Arthur Chen Kaixuan
Abel Soh Ming Zhe
Day 2 Session 4: Piano Classical Junior B2 @ Sun 2.45pm
Report at Waiting Room at 2.25pm
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Zhuo Yuwei
Yuan Yuchen
Yi Ruiyang
Yeo Yu Yan Lovelle Maryann
Tu Enxi
Tong Tze Le
Teng En Hui Clare
Siya Sharma
Sarah Afiyah Binte Muhammed Khaled
Sara Ng Wan Ling
Sara Foo Rae-yen
Rachel Daphne Yapian
Pang Yi Ting, Emma-victoria
Murasawa Chiho
Mavis Huang Siying
Mary Vinette Beatrix G. Martinez
Lin Minhao, Nigel
Li Junkai
Lee Kyan
Lay Xin Yun
Law Suet Yee Allegra
Karlson Ng Rui Zhe
Jervina Huang
Jaden Lai Ka Hin
Huang Wenxuan
Deng Zhiyi
David Julius
Chye Si Ling Shanice
Chua Kai Jie Kaiser
Catherine Indira Gunawan
Aw Rui Qi Jamie
AU Yeung Le Xin Hailey
Ang Jia Ying
Ang Hao Yi
Amelia Alfiyan
Alexandria See
Day 2 Session 5: Piano Classical Junior B3 @ Sun 4.45pm
Report at Waiting Room at 4.25pm
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Zoe Chen En Qi
Zhang Zimo
Zhang Haining Sophia
Xavier Yu Chen Tevedas
Wong Jia Wei Clara
Tan Yi En Isabel
Sophia Tan Yu Yan
Soo Hong Rui
Simiao Fan
Sarakshi Mitra
Renee Loh Yining
Pradhi Subudhi
Olivia Lim
Nora Barel
Ng Shu Yan
Ng Ki In Zachary
Nadya Wong Zhi Hui
Mirielle Iris Murphi
Michael Chen Lunzhe
Mai Ikeuchi
Low Si Ting Jade
Low Jia Jie
Lim Zhi Hong Bruce
Lee Ren En Iain
Kaysia Marie Toh
Kaeden Moo Si Yuan
Jezebelle Kaethe Adelton
Jemimah Charissa Halim
Hu Xueen Shaene
Hoh Ng Noc
Ho Yan Yang
Chua Leong Yi
Chiara Leow
Cheng Hong Jun Thaddaeus
Chee Jing Ying Shiloh
Caitlin Mok Zhi Qi
Adam Latreche
Day 3: 12th Sept Saturday (9.30am-7pm)
Performers of each category to be present at the waiting room at the stated timing mentioned to prepare for warm up.
*Performers age 12 years old and below may have an adult accompanying him/her at the waiting room, warm up room, and to the main hall until the performance is over.
Day 3 Session 1: Pop Piano Junior 1 @ Sat 9.30am
Report at Waiting Room at 9.10am
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Thia Xiang Jun Angel
Thea Marie Han
Tey Jia Kai
Tey Jia Herng
Samuel Tan
Reyansh Prajapati
Nicholas Owen Santoso
Nicholas Chow
Naomi Pang
Lyanna Lukito
Lionel Quek Ze Yi
Lin Zi Xuan Angie
Lexie Cui Lexi
Kyson SIM Jing Heng
Johan Chua Toh Han
Hannah Shi En Qi
Evelle Ong Si Han
Dylan Tan Hong En
Cindy An Xin Yi
Chong Yu Xuan
Chen Ruihong
Aidan Tju
Arthur Chen Kaixuan
Day 3 Session 2: Pop Piano Junior 2 @ Sat 10.45am
Report at Waiting Room at 10.25am
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Arissa Kwang Qiao Wei
Arjun Bhandari
Astrid Duan Youyou
Chua Ruichen Xavier
Emma Tong
Hannah Grace Saputra
Hong Qingyi
Janice See Jia En
Jayden Tong
Kim Roy
Li Zixuan
Lim Theng Hao
Lucas Emmanuel Tan
Luke Ding
Marissa Chew
Mya Rylee Tan
Natalie Lua Zhi Ning
Olivia Djingga
Ong Jing Kai Garrison
Raymond Goh Jia Hao
Su Yuheng Evan
Xu Jingtian Cyrus
Zhang Hao Jun
Day 3 Session 3: Pop Piano Open @ Sat 1.15pm
Report at Waiting Room at 12.55pm
Warm Up Duration: 3-4min each
Performance Sequence:
Amelie Chloe Mantiri
Chan Jun Yi Aiden
Charmaine Low Xiao Min
Clarissa Tan Zhi Xin
Dominic Yeo
Gerard Yap Kai Sheng
Hagen Brighton Zhang
Heng Zi Ning Jenise
Janice Lin Weiting
Jayden See Jia Ying
Lee Yun Shan
Lucas Wong Wei Ze
Mathilda Law
Maxton Liao Shenoy
Nathaniel Gerard Santoso
Nguyen Thien Phuc
Rhianne Atarah Ong
Rolan Benedict Widarbrata
Swetha Sudhakar
Tan Ee Woon
Teo Jing Le
Ting Yan Wei Lucan
Tricia Lee Sze En
Wang Jiaxin Allen
Day 3 Session 4: Piano Sing & Play Junior, Sing & Play Open @ Sat 3.30pm
Report at Waiting Room at 3.10pm
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Sing & Play Junior:
Calyna Chew Yu En
Choon Hui En, Kyrielle
Emmeline Ji
Erika Johnson Sim
Ho Qi Quan Wallace
Ho Qi Yang Wesley
Megan Lin Wei ‘en
Sing & Play Open:
Eric Tan Kheng Chuan
Felicia Thong
Freda Khoo
Heidi Quah Yi Xuan
Jocelyn Goh
Leonardo Pettersson
Lucas Ni
Samuel Su Yong Kang
Tan Xue Thong
Day 3 Session 5: Pop Vocal Junior & Pop Vocal Open @ Sat 5pm
Report at Waiting Room at 4.40pm
Warm Up Duration: 3-4min each
Performance Sequence:
Pop Vocal Junior:
Aegidius Yan Yi Fischer
Annelisse Clementia
Ayaka Hoshino
Shyamah Trivedi
Jacelyn Sharlene Kiena
Jeanesis Jethrokusumo
Naomi Wu Yun En
Penny Cheung
Princess Big Moon Serensui
Emma Ann Catherine Rebello
Susanna Mariia Tarasova
Valerian Yan Yue Fischer
Pop Vocal Open:
Agnieszka Mika Ganapathy
Akanksha Saha
Ira Kakkaryil
Kaela Alexis Lim Tuason
Lee Zhong Hsien
Matilda Dunstone
Mervin Chow Yoke Chen
Sophia Parekh
Suhritha Ratchumari
Zoe Eleza Ng
Day 4: 13th Sept Sunday (9.30am-7pm)
Performers of each category to be present at the waiting room at the stated timing mentioned to prepare for warm up.
Day 4 Session 1: Piano Four Hands Junior, Four Hands Open @ Sun 9.30am
Report at Waiting Room at 9.10am
Warm Up Duration: 2-3min each
Performance Sequence:
Four Hands Junior:
Vernella Tejakusuma & Edwin Tejakusuma
Tan Kai Yi Kaitlyn & Tan Hong Ming Lionel
Seow Chu Xuan Violett & Seow Rou Xuan Scarlett
Renessa Lim Yu Xuan & Everly Hew
Noah Tan Yan Rui & Emma Tan Yijia
Mya Rylee Tan & Grace Wong Shi Ning
Mia Isabella Ang & Mummy Teo
Megan Lin Wei ‘en & Lim Yi Xin
Marie Jean Lee & Elizabeth Ji Si Min
Liu Yuelei Benson & Liu Ziyue Anson
Laura Tan Ning Xi & Lincoln Tan Tian Jun
Koh Ying Xi, Jessie & Teo Rui Ling
Jordan Tan Min Hyuk & Rafael Unity Gunawan
Jemimah Charissa Halim & Bianca Noelle Linando
Ho Yan Yang & Teacher Eunice
Emma Xin Ruoshui & Evan Xin Ruogu
Charlton Yu Xuaustin & Reeve Macallen Xuaustin
Charlotte Olivia Mantiri & Amelie Chloe Mantiri
Catherine Indira Gunawan & Lara Yen Yi Lee
Anderson Cushin & Doreen Chitra
Adam Lai Mohamed Siddiq & Caleb Quah Yu Herng
Four Hands Open:
Bong Xinyu & Chloe On Xuan En
Carol Lee Poh Ying & Wuang Jing Jie Rhythm
Hui Yu Han & Hui Jin Rui
Lee Hershe & Phebe Bai
Sonia Mikaeyla & Sabitha Thamilselvan
Day 4 Session 2: Piano Classical Intermediate B @ Sun 11am
Report at Waiting Room at 10.40am
Warm Up Duration: 3-4min each
Performance Sequence:
Aloysius Yam Kai Yi
Ang Zi Ying
Davina Lee Xin Ci
Domminic Wei Zhourui
Isabella Chen Zhi Yan
Jayden See Jia Ying
Leong Jie Ying Elise
Lim En Yu, Gracia
Mabel Huang Siwen
Mabel Yam Kai Qing
Nasol Brenden Derrick Diaz
Onizuka Ryota
Pok Chin Rong
Reiko Peng En Yi
Saanvi Gupta
Tan Suan Ying Zvi
Tan Yun Zhe
Toh Chun Yan Chloe
Ziqian Wang
Day 4 Session 3: Piano Classical Intermediate A1 @ Sun 1.00pm
Report at Waiting Room at 12.40pm
Warm Up Duration: 3-4min each
Performance Sequence:
Alexander James Kennard
Ang Zi Xin
Angelins Wei Zhoulin
Angus Lee Hao Zheng
Ashraf Bin Arafat
Averie Wei Zhoufei
Benedict Ku Jia He
Caden Ng
Chong Jiayin
Dominic Tan Wei Chuan
Granger Gaode Lu
Hu Ruitao
Ian Lee Phak Yee
Jatin Prakash
Judith Yeo
Kalen Tan
Karsten Lin
Lim Fang Yi Justin
Lim Zhi Han
Liu Ziyue Anson
Luah Shi Yu Samuel
Lucas Yong Jun Yong
Ng Kaydence
Shavonne Looi
Sheryl Law Tiean Xi
Taratat Suwannarangsi
Tee Ruo Xin
Wee Jin Jun Joshua
Yang Junxiang
Yeo Jing Xuan Ashlyn
Day 4 Session 4: Piano Classical Intermediate A2 @ Sun 3.00pm
Report at Waiting Room at 2.40pm
Warm Up Duration: 3-4min each
Performance Sequence:
Yukie Peng En Ling
Yohanes Kenzie Moses Christian
Yee Yong En
Yap Yau Hae Rae
Wong Guan Yu
Tan Yan Yee
Tan Ho Hsiang Kenneth
Takuma Nishida
Su Zhong Yi Michael
Su Zhong CI Raphael
Rui Mikel Garces De Veas
Photirat Reiee Suteera
Nicky Shi
Nicholas Khaw
Luke Ji Zhe Rui
Liu Liren
Lim Yue Yi Joie Clare
Lim Xin Yuu Xavier
Ler Zi An Ed
Lai Jia Min
Kristabel Tan Zi Wei
Keagan Goh Zhe Xi
Jazzelle Chan Yue Xi
Jared Toh
Heng Zi Ning Jenise
Giancarlo Jia-an Venturi
Deveshi Nag Chowdhury
Chang Shin Zee
Calista Chew Min En
Arinne Liu Mei Xuan
Day 4 Session 5: Piano Classical Senior @ Sun 5pm
Report at Waiting Room at 4.40pm
Warm Up Duration: 3-5min each
Performance Sequence:
Aanya Jain
Adelyn Tan
Bhavna Agrawal
Carol Lee Poh Ying
Charmaine Low Xiao Min
Che Xian Rui
Chin Lixuan Chanel
Chng Jay Han
Gan Kai Xue Jayden
Joanna Evanya Ozora Christine
Kristine Keok Jia Xuan
Leo Chin Aik, Andrew
Lindy Tan
Sayuri Imanaka
Swetha Sudhakar
Tan Ee Woon
Theophilus Joven Ng
Wang Huiwen
Wuang Jing Jie Rhythm
Yang Xiaoran
FAQ
1. What time do I need to report at the waiting room for my category?
Performers are to be present at the waiting room at Bechstein Music World based on the “reporting time”. Session may start later if there’s any delay from previous session.
2. What do I do after I have reported at the waiting room?
Performers will be seated in order of performance sequence, and wait to be ushered to warm up room to warm up and practice. Performers age 12 years old and below may have an adult accompanying him/her at the waiting room, warm up room, and to the main hall until the performance is over.
3. Can I watch the other performers of my category perform BEFORE I perform?
No. Performers who have not performed for their category, will be at the waiting room or warm up room. After your own performance, you will be seated in the main hall, and you can watch performances after you.
4. What happens after I have performed for my category?
You will be seated in the main hall together with the audience (or your parents). Or you can leave the hall and come back for the results at the end of the session.
5. When will results be announced?
Each session results will be announced at the end of each session.
E.g. Day 1 Session 3 has Violin Pop Junior, Violin Classical Intermediate A& B and Ensemble Open. The results and prize presentation of the 4 categories will be announced after Violin Ensemble performances has ended.
E.g. Day 2 Session 1 has Piano Classical Junior C1. The results and prize presentation will be announced after Piano Classical Junior C1 performances has ended. Piano Classical Junior C2 results and prizes will be announced in its own session.
6. What do finalists and winners get?
All finalists will received a Finalist Certificate & a Trophy. Top scorers of each category will also Cash Prizes (For Absolute Winner & Jury Prizes Only).
Absolute winners, Jury Prize winners and selected top performers for all categories will be invited to perform in the Gala Concert at Victoria Concert Hall. Awards will be forfeited if the winner is absent for the Gala concert. Exact awards can be found on the main festival page.
7. Do I need to do any self introduction before I start playing?
Nope. You do not have to do any self-introduction. You just need to walk up the stage, prepare yourself to perform, and start.
8. Can I take photos or video of performance?
No. Any type of unauthorized videography, recording or photography of all performances is strictly Not Allowed so as not to interfere with the official videography. There will be official video recording and photography provided of every performer, which is already included as part of registration.
9. What do I need to bring to register at the counter on final day?
You can register at the counter by showing the performer’s student ID.
10. Is there a pedal extender at the venue?
Yes. A pedal extender is available if needed.
11. Is there a music stand?
Yes.
12. What is the dress code?
No official dress code. You’re encouraged to dress well for your performance. You’re also encouraged to dress according to the piece you’re performing. Bonus marks may be awarded based on dress code and creativity.
13. Can I perform with music score or do I have to play from memory?
You can perform with the music score and will not be penalised. The judging will be based on performance, not memory. You can also choose to play from memory if that helps you perform better.
14. I will perform with score. Can I use my exam book, or a folder with printed music sheets, or iPad?
Yes, you can bring your exam book, song book, folder with music sheets, iPad, or any music scores in physical or digital format to perform during the finals.
15. I will Sing and Play for my performance. Will I have a microphone for my singing?
Yes, a microphone will be provided, and set up on the piano before the start of your performance.
16. Will a microphone stand be provided for vocal performances?
Yes. Vocal performers may either use the microphone stand or hold the microphone while singing.
17. My partner and I are playing in Piano Four Hands Junior. Can I have two piano chairs or a longer bench?
Yes, we have a longer piano bench, or 2 separate piano chairs for piano four hands junior and open category performances.
18. What happens if my performance during the finals exceed time limit?
The time will start once the first note is played, and end once the last note stops. The duration of every performance is recorded and submitted to the judges. Performers may be disqualified/penalized if the performance exceed the duration limit, subject to the discretion of the organisers and panel of adjudicators.
19. What happens if I didn’t turn up for the my performance in the finals?
If you didn’t turn up in the finals for your performance, it means you’ve withdrawn yourself from the festival. No certificates or trophies will be awarded.