1st ASEAN International Youth Piano Competition, Malaysia

Penang, Malaysia

LIVE and ONLINE

Deadline: April 30th, 2026

ASEAN International Youth Piano Competition (AIYPC) adapts to the digital age by facilitating both online competitions and physical performance awards, masterclasses and exchange programs. 

AIYPC International Youth Piano Competition is open to contestants of all nationalities.

Divisions:

Age Categories: Children, Junior A, Junior B, Junior C, Young, Young Adult

Graded Category: Initial Grade 1, Grade 1 – Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Diploma

Professional Category: A, B, C

Schedule:

Prize winners Announcement: May 8th, 2026

Physical Grand Gala Awards and Recital: May 30th, 2026/ Penang

Masterclass and Exam Technique Workshop with European Concert Pianists: May 31st to June 1st, 2026

Registration Fees (RM)

Age Categories:

Children, Junior A: 250

Junior B, Junior C, Young: 300

Young Adult: 350

Graded Category:

Initial Grade 1: 200

Grade 1 – Grade 4: 250

Grade 5, Grade 6: 300

Grade 7, Grade 8: 350

Diploma: 400

Professional Category:

A: 350

B: 400

C: 450

Prizes:

Grand Gala Award Ceremony is open to all 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize winners and the Rising Star Award Winner

RM 10,000 Scholarship for the Rising Star Award