The Jury and Judging Criteria

The Jury

  • Renowned pianists and professionals from the pop music industry will be hired by the organizer to serve as jury members. (See Jury)

Preliminary Round Judging Criteria

  • Music Interpretation 50%, Technique 30%, Fluency 20%

Final Round Judging Criteria

  • Music Interpretation 40%, Technique 20%, Fluency 20%, Stage Presence 20%

Prizes

Piano Category Adult Group

  • First Prize: NT$15,000 + V.K Masterclass
  • Second Prize: NT$10,000
  • Third Prize: NT$5,000

Piano Category Youth Group

  • First Prize: NT$10,000 + V.K Masterclass
  • Second Prize: NT$5,000
  • Third Prize: NT$3,000

Instrumental Category

  • First Prize: NT$10,000 + V.K Masterclass
  • Second Prize: NT$5,000
  • Third Prize: NT$3,000

Best Rearrangement (chosen from any category)

  • First Prize: V.K Masterclass

※ All of the above winners will also receive a trophy and a certificate.
※ All finalists will receive a participant certificate.

V.K Masterclass Information

  • Date: September 16, 2023 (Saturday)
  • Time: (UTC+8)
    • Piano Category Youth Group: 13:00 – 13:50
    • Piano Category Adult Group: 14:00 – 14:50
    • Instrumental Category: 15:00 – 15:50
    • Best Rearrangement: 16:00 – 16:50
  • Location: Bösendorfer Piano Center ─ 3F.-2, No. 2, Ln. 253, Sec. 1, Fuxing S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.)