1. Solo Under 6 years
2. Solo Under 8 years
3. Solo Under 10 years
4. Solo Under 12 years
5. Sonatina Under 12 years*
6. Solo Repertoire Under 12 years**
7. Solo Under 14 years
8. Solo Under 16 years
9. Solo Under 18 years
10. Solo Etude Open (no age limit)***
11. Piano Concerto Open (no age limit)****
12. Solo Adult Bronze Jubilee Pre-Grade 5 (over 18)
13. Solo Adult Silver Jubilee Post-Grade 5 (over 18)
14. Duet Under 12 years
15. Duet Under 16 years
    

Prizes
1st prize: Cup & Gold medal
2nd prize: Silver medal
3rd prize: Bronze medal

THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL PRIZES – sponsored by various private donors & PAI

As well as an array of trophies and medals, we have two special awards to present in honour of the late Clive Gouldson:
~ A cash prize of €150 will be presented to the most promising Junior Pianist.
~ A cash prize of €300 will be presented to the most promising Senior Pianist.
In addition, there will be three special prizes:
~ The Emerald Award and a cash prize of €75 will be presented to the best performance of a piece by an Irish Composer from any category;
~ The Virtuoso Cup and a cash prize of €125 will be presented to the winner of the Solo Etude Open category &
~ The Bob Smyth Cup & €150 cash prize will be awarded to the winner of the Concerto category.

• All online registration forms must be completed and payment made to be processed.
• Entries must be submitted by Friday 17th February 2023. Late entries will be accepted until Tuesday 21st February, but with an additional fee of €10 per entry.

• Ages will be determined based on the performer's age on January 1st of the competition year.
• Example: For the Solo Under 10 category, the performer must be 9 years old or younger on January 1st 2023.

• The Festival schedule will be available online prior to the event.
• Performers will present one piece of their choice, except for those in the Under 12 Repertoire category.
• Participants cannot perform the same piece in multiple categories.
• Previous first-prize winners are not eligible to enter the same category again.
• The time limit for each category is 9 minutes, except for the Concerto category.

• Performers must score a minimum of 86% to win first prize and 81% to win second prize.
• The Adjudicator's decision is final.
• The Prizewinners Concert will take place at the Rathgar Methodist Church.

• The Piano Academy of Ireland reserves the right to refuse entry to any performer.
• The Academy also reserves the right to change the time, venue, or order of performances as necessary.
• If a large number of entries are received for a category, it may be divided into two groups.
• The performer's piece may be heard in its entirety or in part at the discretion of the adjudicator.
• Performers must provide a clean copy of their music to the adjudicator.