01/10/2026
SAUTER PIANO COMPETITION 2026 - LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
We still have a few spots available in our 9–16 age category for the 2026 Sauter Piano Competition.
Sunday, 11 October 2026
6:00 PM
Virtuoso Hall, Dandenong
We are delighted to welcome acclaimed concert pianist Konstantin Shamray as this year’s adjudicator.
Cash prizes to be won, with top prizes of up to $1,500 cash + $1,500 voucher.
Winners of the competition also have the opportunity of being invited to perform at the Sydney City Recital Hall!
A wonderful opportunity for young pianists to perform on stage, gain valuable competition experience and share their music with an audience.
Only a few spots remain in the 9–16 age category.
Register now and join us for an inspiring evening of piano performance.
Message us for more information or to secure a place now!
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Registration and Event Terms & Conditions
1. Admission and Participation
Australia Piano World reserves the right, in reasonable circumstances, to refuse any person entry to the event venue, refuse participation in the competition, or require any person to leave the premises. This may include, but is not limited to, circumstances involving disruption of the event, interference with other contestants or audience members, breaches of competition rules, or inappropriate conduct towards staff or other persons.
2. Photography, Video Recording and Promotional Use
Photography, video recording and other forms of visual recording may take place during the competition and related activities. By registering for the competition, contestants and their parents/guardians acknowledge that such recording may occur at the event.
Where applicable consent has been obtained, Australia Piano World may use photographs, videos and other recorded material for event documentation and for promotional purposes through its official website, WeChat Official Account, Xiaohongshu, Instagram, Facebook and other channels associated with the event or the Australia Piano World brand.
3. Registration Fees and Refunds
Once registration has been completed, registration fees are non-refundable if a contestant is unable to participate for personal reasons, including but not limited to changes in personal plans, absence on the day of the competition, or other personal circumstances.
If Australia Piano World cancels the competition and the event is unable to proceed, all competition registration fees paid will be refunded in full.
4. Competition Rules and Event Arrangements
Australia Piano World reserves the right to make reasonable and necessary adjustments to the competition schedule, timing and event details. In the event of any changes, the organiser will make reasonable efforts to notify affected contestants promptly.
To the extent permitted by law, Australia Piano World is responsible for the interpretation of the competition rules, registration conditions and event arrangements. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes, restricts or modifies any rights or remedies available to contestants under applicable law, including the Australian Consumer Law, that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified.
