Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition

The next Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition (Artistic Director Frank Wibaut) will take place from 21 February to 2 March 2019. Contestants can attend live auditions in China, Japan, Italy, UK and USA in October and November 2018 or submit a video application. Successful entrants compete before an International Jury in two concerto stages and a solo recital. Six are chosen to play with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in a thrilling two night final. First prize is £15,000, two concerts with the RPO and other engagements in the UK and USA. www.hipcc.co.uk | info@hipcc.org.uk