1. One copy of HKID or Passport proof of date of birth*
2. Current biography* – including professional resume, curriculum vitae, at least one reference letter from music teacher with contact information
3. Youtube/ Google / Youku link of performance for Preliminary Audition* (Please refer to Audition Repertoire Requirements)
4. Application fee (non-refundable) :
   Piano/ Strings: HK$ 400 (per Hong Kong applicant) | US$ 50 (per overseas applicant)
   Chamber Music: HK$ 200 (per Hong Kong applicant)
   (except for Jury Special Prize Division, please refer to Audition Repertoire Requirements)
   *For Chamber Music Division application, please have ONE representative submit all the documents

• All documents must be received by October 6, 2023 (deadline extended). 

• Choice of repertoire within the required categories is at the candidate’s discretion. Candidates may present the same repertoire for both the semi-final and final auditions. Candidates must be prepared to perform complete works or complete movements of longer works and to perform all submitted repertoire in both live rounds. The Jury will ask to hear selections of the repertoire at their discretion.
• Memorization: Competition repertoire for all instruments must be performed by memory in all auditions except for Chamber Music.

applicable to both preliminary auditions (Hong Kong/ International Young Artists applicants) and online Semi-final/ Final  (International Young Artists applicants)

• Video editing is forbidden: The video must not be edited by any means and must be recorded continuously from beginning to end.
• Title of the video: The video for HKGNA Music Competition 2023 must be titled as follows on Youtube/ Google: “HKGNA Music Competition 2023 [First and last name of the applicant]”; all words should be separated by a space
• Applicant(s) should make the announcement(s) to the camera before the performance begins with the applicant(s)’ name, instrument(s) and composer(s), and the name of the pieces.
• Video quality: A professional video is not required. However, clear audio and video quality (recommended 720p )are expected. Inadequate video quality can lead to an entry being disqualified.
• Image detail: The applicant’s head, arms, and hands/ The full ensemble must be clearly shown on the video. We highly recommend having a fixed camera position showing them at all times. The applicant(s) should behave as if they are performing in front of audience. The video can either be recorded at home, at school, in a recital hall, or any other place wherever suitable.
• Sound recording: The performance recorded for the video entry must be acoustic and not amplified or altered electronically in any way. The only microphone(s) used should be for recording.
• Privacy settings: When you upload the video to Youtube/Youku, you must select “Unlisted” in the “Privacy” settings. If  “Private” is selected, your submission will be invalid.
• Application form: Once the video has been uploaded to YouTube /Google/ Youku as described above, the official HKGNA Music Competition 2023 application form must be filled out and submitted by post/email/online. It must contain the video link. Only then is the application completed.

Preliminary Audition

Hong Kong Young Artists: October 6,  2023, HK Time 23:59 (deadline extended)
Junior Division: maximum 10 minutes
Senior Division: minimum 10 minutes
Young Artists Division: maximum 15 minutes
Chamber Music Junior Division: maximum 15 minutes
Chamber Music Young Artists Division: maximum 15 minutes
Jury Special Prize Division: minimum 10 minutes

International Young Artists: October 6,  2023, HK Time 23:59 (deadline extended)
International Junior Division: maximum 10 minutes
International Senior Division: minimum 10 minutes
International Young Artists Division: maximum 15 minutes

• Applicants chosen as semi-finalists will perform selections from his/her recording in front of a Jury in a live (Hong Kong Young Artists)/online (International Young Artists) audition. The Admission Committee will email or phone the notification of acceptance to each semi-finalist.

Semi-Final

• Applicants chosen as Semi-finalists will be notified via email and phone on 10 October 2023.

Hong Kong Young Artists: 17 October 2023 morning (all Strings Divisions); 18 October 2023 afternoon (all Piano Divisions). Chamber Music Divisions: TBD
Audition venue: MHK Music (1203, 12/F, M Place, 54 Wong Chuk Hang Road. 3-minute walk from Wong Chuk Hang Station Exit A2)

Junior Division: maximum around 15 minutes
Senior Division: maximum around 15-20 minutes
Young Artists Division: maximum around 30 minutes
Chamber Music Junior Division: maximum around 30 minutes
Chamber Music Young Artists Division: maximum around 30 minutes

International Young Artists: submit recordings by 20 October 2023
International Junior Division: maximum around 15 minutes
International Senior Division: maximum around 15-20 minutes
International Young Artists Division: maximum around 30 minutes

Final

• Final Round Auditions – performance of selections from his/her recordings and interview by the Jury in a live (Hong Kong Young Artists) /online (International Young Artists) audition.
• Semi-finalists chosen as Finalists will be notified via email and phone on 17, 18, 19 October 2023 (Hong Kong young artists).

Hong Kong Young Artists: 22 October 2023: morning – all Strings Divisions, afternoon – all Piano Divisions, evening – all Chamber Music Divisions
Audition Venue: HKUST Shaw Auditorium, click here for detailed map 
Junior Division: maximum around 15 minutes
Senior Division: maximum around 15-20 minutes
Young Artists Division: maximum around 30 minutes
Chamber Music Junior Division: maximum around 30 minutes
Chamber Music Young Artists Division: maximum around 30 minutes

International Young Artists: submit recordings by 15 November 2023
International Junior Division: maximum around 15 minutes
International Senior Division: maximum around 15-20 minutes
International Young Artists Division: maximum around 30 minutes

• Top prize winners will be determined by the Jury and the decisions are final.
• Accompanist: Please note that we do not provide an accompanist at this time. Therefore, please make your own arrangements if you require one. If you are having trouble finding an accompanist we may be able to recommend one to you, but we will need to know about this in advance and cannot make any guarantees.
• The organizer will not use any of the applicant recording materials for commercial activities and will not take responsibility for any of these materials found on the Internet or other media.

Competitors are responsible for their own as well as their accompanists’ travel and accommodation expenses.

Hong Kong Generation Next Arts Ltd (HKGNA) is not responsible for and shall not be held liable for (a) lost, late, delayed, damaged, incomplete, illegible, unintelligible, or misdirected entries; (b) telephone, electronic, hardware or software program, network, Internet, or computer malfunctions, failures, or difficulties of any kind; (c) failed, incomplete, partial, garbled, or delayed computer transmissions; (d) any condition caused by events beyond the control of HKGNA or the HKGNA Music Competition that may cause the competition to be disrupted; (e) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the competition; (f) any claims, suits, actions, liabilities, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind in connection with the competition or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use of any prizes and awards.
By entering this competition, each entrant, parent or legal guardian (if such entrant is a minor) agrees to accept these rules and be bound by the decisions of HKGNA Music Competition, its Jury and staff, which are final and binding in all matters.