Updated: 6 December 2025
- The EYMF is open to participants of all nationalities.
- There is no lower or upper age limit in the solo performance categories.
- All fees are non-refundable and must be paid in full upon submission. There will be no refunds for withdrawals after the online application has been submitted.
- Participants are responsible to ensure their availability for the published competition date(s). Any requests for specific performance dates and/or times will not be entertained.
- The decision of the Jury is final and is not open to further discussion.
- Contacting Jury members before or during the Festival is not permitted.
- The grade category/entry group is determined by the repertoire selected*. Solo entries to the incorrect grade category will be forfeited. A penalty will apply for the Duo Categories.
- Applications are not considered complete until all documents and accurate information required and fees have been received by Euroasia.
- All repertoire changes are subject to an administrative fee. Once the performance schedule and running order are published, no repertoire changes will be accepted under any circumstances.
- Participants are only allowed to participate in one grade division*, but are permitted to submit multiple entries, with different repertoire for each entry, within the same grade.
- Diploma participants may submit more than one entry, but must present a completely different programme.*
- Each Gold Prize winner shall only be allowed ONE performance for the final round in the respective division, regardless of the number of gold prizes achieved at the preliminary round(s).
- Entry to the Final Round is not automatic. Qualifying finalists will have to re-register, and a separate registration fee is applicable.
- Any amendments after submission (E.g. name/repertoire spelling error) will incur an Administrative fee of RM100.
*For piano and strings division only.
Repertoire and Performance Specific: Piano & Bowed Strings Division
- Repertoire must be taken from the ABRSM or Trinity College London syllabus, both the current and/or past syllabi are accepted.
- All genres of music, and arrangements are accepted in the Duo Categories.
- Both unaccompanied and accompanied works are accepted in the Solo Graded String Categories but works written with accompaniment must be performed with a accompanist*. An accompanied work performed without the accompaniment part will be disqualified, regardless of the quality of performance.
*Recorded accompaniment or backing tracks are permitted, but ONLY for the Online Preliminary Round. - Only bowed string instruments are permitted in the Strings Duo Category.
- Only ONE piece is accepted per entry for the Solo Initial – Grade 8 Divisions.
- Participants for the Diploma Division are required to perform works from at least two composers.
- Repeats are at the discretion of the participant, but all da capo and dal segno instructions should be observed.
- Performance from memory is encouraged, but remains optional. No additional marks will be awarded.
- Finalists are not required to perform the same piece for the Finals.
Classical Guitar Division
Rules and Regulations
- Guitar Division categories are offered exclusively at the regional level as an independent event, with no advancement to the finals.
- The participant’s age group is determined by the year of birth, regardless of month. Entries to the incorrect age group will be forfeited.
- Participants are permitted to submit multiple entries in the same age group, performing on the same instrument, but are not allowed to perform the same piece.
Repertoire and Performance Specific
- All repertoire listed under the ABRSM and the Trinity College London graded and diploma syllabuses are accepted.
- The repertoire chosen for solo entries must be a published work from the Baroque to 21st Century periods. Works of jazz, pop, rock are not permitted unless it is a repertoire included in the ABRSM or Trinity College London exam syllabuses. Duet & Ensemble entries are not limited by this rule.
- Performances exceeding the allotted time limit will be disqualified regardless of the quality of performance. There is no minimum performance time required.
- Only ONE piece is accepted for the Solo Category. A single movement from a set work, e.g. Sonata, Concerto, or Suite, is considered as one piece.
- The piece must be performed in entirety, with no parts omitted (with the exception of long introductions for the accompaniment part, and/or orchestral tutti). Any work that is not performed in entirety will result in disqualification regardless of the quality of performance.
- Repeats are at the discretion of the participant, but all da capo and dal segno instructions should be observed.
- Performance from memory is encouraged, but remains optional. No additional marks will be awarded.
Terms & Conditions
- The Jury may choose to;
(a) Listen to only a part of the program presented if they feel they have heard enough to make a judgment.
(b) Withhold awards, as in line with international competitions, if the minimum points required are not met.
(c) Award joint-prizes or choose winner in the event of a tie.
(d) Refrain from providing a written commentary. - Minimum points for each Round and Category as below;
Preliminary Rounds:
Gold Prize – 80 points and above
Silver Prize – 70 points and above
Bronze Prize – 60 points and above
Finals:
First Prize – Top scoring participant with a minimum of 90 points.
Second Prize – Second highest scoring participant with a minimum of 85 points.
Third Prize – Third highest scoring participant with a minimum of 85 points.
Honourable Mention – At the discretion of the Jury Panel. - In the event that a member of the Jury presents his/her student* at the EYMF, the said Jury member is to recuse himself/herself from the Jury. The marks will be awarded only by the remaining Jury, and divided accordingly to obtain the average mark.
*A current student is defined as having studied within the previous 12 months. Attending or performing at masterclasses does not apply for this rule. - In the event that a participant is unable to attend the competition due to illness/injury, they may apply, for a 50% re-entry voucher (with a one year validity) to be used for subsequent Euroasia organised competitions. A valid Medical Certificate needs to be presented together with the application.
- Registration fee is applicable for participating in the final round.
- Euroasia reserves the right to combine or divide any Grade category depending on the number of participants in the category.
- Euroasia reserves the right to limit the total number of finalists chosen for each of the Categories and/or to combine or divide the Grade category depending on the numbers of Finalists in the category.
- Euroasia reserves the right to limit the total number of prizes awarded for each of the categories and/or change the value and type of awards given at any time without prior-notice.
- All participants and their accompanying members are responsible for their own expenses and no reimbursements of any kind will be given.
- The EYMF live rounds will be made open to the public. Participants’ are able to observe all competition classes.
- Only pre-registered collaborative pianists for Strings Solo Performance divisions will be given a complimentary day pass.
- ALL persons wishing to observe the live round (including parents, teachers, page turners) are required to obtain an entry pass.
- Euroasia shall have no liability in the event of illness and/or injury to persons, damage and/or theft of objects that may occur during the journey or while the competition is in progress.
- Euroasia has unrestricted rights to film, broadcast, photograph and record any part of the competitor’s participation including but not limited to rehearsals and performances. The Euroasia Association of Performing Arts reserves all rights. The participant agrees that he/she waives any claim whatsoever to any financial reward arising from the distribution or use of any such recordings.
- For the privacy and rights of all participants, any form of videography or recording of other performers is not permitted unless expressly authorized by the organizers.
- The rules of the application must be strictly adhered to and each supplementary document requested supplied.
- By submitting the Application Form, which forms a part of the Rules & Regulations and Terms & Conditions of the EYMF, the participant is deemed to agree and comply with this document.
Disclaimer:
All information on this document was correct when posted. However, Euroasia reserves the right to make changes if circumstances dictate.