Midsummer Piano Festival 2022

Event format:

Online video competition

Deadline

August 15, 2022

Registration fee:

Free registration

Groups:

Registration and submission of works:

All participating videos are submitted online, and the maximum length of videos is 3 minutes.
Only MP4, WMV, AVI or MOV files are accepted for submission of works.
The name of the video file must be set to "(Group code)_(Instrument)_(name of contestant).mp4"
(Example: P01_Chan_Tai_Man.mp4 / C01_Chan_Siu_Ming.mp4)
All submitted links, files, and documents, if not identified, searched, opened, downloaded or played, will not be processed without notice.
Only one video can be uploaded for each application, and the video can be shot with a normal smartphone or camcorder. Please note that it needs to be shot in a quiet environment.
At the beginning of the video, the contestant must first clearly introduce the contestant, including the contestant's full name (which can be read in English, Mandarin or Cantonese).
The camera must be shot from the front, and the face and upper body of the contestant must be clearly displayed in the clip.
The competition video cannot be edited or post-production in any form, otherwise the competition will be disqualified.

Registration and submission method:

Complete the entry video
Contestants should correctly set up the video file and upload it to the online storage space before starting the registration. ( Google drive / Dropbox / Microsoft OneDrive ) and open permissions.
Complete the online form (also fill in the shared link of the uploaded file)
Check and receive the confirmation email after submitting the form and note the entry number
If you cannot receive the registration confirmation email, please check the "spam box". If there is still no confirmation email, the email address may have been entered incorrectly during registration. Please go through the registration process again. If you still have questions, please contact us.

Link to registration form:

https://forms.gle/bB2767kU49J3ERsJA

Score:

The judging will be based on the performance of the contestants in the following aspects and the overall art performance of recitation:

Difficulty of selection
Techniques-tone colour, pitch, rhythm
Interpretation-style mastery, imagination
Musical sense
Infectiousness and resonance

Awards and scores
Champion ------The participants with the first score in each category
1st Runner-up ------ The second-place participant in each category
2nd Runner-up ------The third-placed contestant in each category
Gold Award ------ Participants with 90 points or more
Silver Award ------ Participants who won 85-89 points
Bronze Award -------Participants who won 80-84 points
Merit Award ------ Participants who won 70-79 points
Participation Award---Participants with 69 points or less

Awards:

Each group will have one winner, first runner-up, and second runner-up. Gold, silver, bronze, merit, and participation award are not limited.
If there are less than five people in the group, only one winner will be set for the group; if there are less than three people in the group, there will be no ranking for the group.
If the winner, first runner-up, and second runner-up of each group have not completed the complete competition procedure, the ranking will be considered an omission and will not be made up.
The winner, first runner-up, and second runner-up of each group will be determined according to the order of the results of the group. The winner of the group score must reach the gold award, and the first and second runner-up score must reach the silver award or above. If no contestant in the event meets the score requirements, the award will be canceled.
Winners of each group can apply for certificates, medals, and trophy according to their individual needs
Award application fee:
certificate– HKD$50 (includes one-time local traceable mail or courier fee)

e-certificate-- HKD$50 (PDF file will be sent by email for non-Hong Kong contestants to choose)

Medal -- HKD$50 (includes one-time local traceable or courier fee)d_

Trophies-- The styles and application fees of trophies will be announced at the result announcement. Generally, trophies are about HKD$180-$230 (includes one-time local traceable mail or courier fee)

Paper-based comments will only be sent or mailed together with the award applied for.

＊＊＊ If the prize is sent to a non-local mailing address, the entrant will need to pay the relevant additional mailing fee.

＊＊＊Recipients will not be notified individually before all documents or awards are sent out, so please make sure that the recipient address and contact number can be received normally and contact the recipient at any time.

Overseas Mail Reference:
For overseas contestants applying for certificates or awards, the default delivery method is "Hongkong Post" Surface Registered Mail service. Related fees and delivery time can be calculated by referring to the "Hongkong Post" website.

Hongkong Post postage calculator: https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/postage_calculator/index.html

If there is no "Hongkong Post" mailing service in the mailing area, please refer to the following shipping website for international express prices:
https://www.freightamigo.com

Special notice:

In response to the requirements of overseas participants, in order to reduce the cost of overseas mailing, starting from March 31, 2021, the default mailing method in all Asia regions will be changed to "Surface Registered Mail". However, the mailing time will be extended. All overseas participants please Pay attention.

***All awards (including local and overseas) if there are any unsuccessful delivery, failure to receive, loss of parcels, etc. Will not be sent again under any circumstances (including but not limited to incorrect mailing information, failure to receive, failure to sign, missed the deadline of receive). If the mail is returned to the competition, the applicant would like to arrange for reposting, all relevant postage shall be borne by the applicant.

Registration fee, award application and payment method:

Bank transfer or deposit:

Please deposit the registration fee
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation account: 801-544172-838
Account name: Superior Culture

PayMe:

Click here to pay: https://qr.payme.hsbc.com.hk/2/4ne2fw8x1qG6fwCC5NSHzF

FPS:

FPS ID: 161085527

The award application link will be sent out at the same time as the results announcement email. After the winners have paid the payment, they can click the link to complete the online application and upload the payment proof at the same time.
Deposit Receipt (Payment Paper) Please take a clear photo and save it as a PDF, JPG or PNG file for submission, and keep the original physical receipt until the end of the event.
To pay by electronic payment, please fill in the name of the participant in the remarks, and save a screenshot of the payment confirmation screen with transaction number, date and time as a PDF, JPG or PNG file for submission.
If the screenshot of the electronic payment proof does not have sufficient information (such as remarks, transaction number, date and time), it will not be recognized.

Overseas non-Hong Kong participants:

Non-Hong Kong local contestants who are unable to pay by the above payment methods can apply for credit card payment when registering for each event or award application. After completing the application, the payment link will be issued by email.

(Overseas payments do not accept any payment methods other than credit cards. Please do not force remittances. All overseas forced remittance fees will not be processed and refunded. All handling fees incurred due to overseas forced remittances will be recovered.)

Reference date:

AUG 15, 2022    Registration deadline
SEPT 15, 2022    Results and award application details announced
SEPT 1-30, 2022    Award application and application fee payment
OCT-NOV 2022    Awards issued

DEC, 2022-JAN, 2023 Overseas participants will deliver their mail according to the HongKongPost's standard date for Surface
Registered Mail according to different regions. Standard delivery dates can be found on the
HongKongPost website https://www.hongkongpost.hk/tc/postage_calculator/index.html query.

Rules:

This competition will be conducted in accordance with the "Comprehensive Competition Rules" of the previous culture and the rules of this competition. Once the participants register, they have understood and agreed to abide by all the rules.
All submitted links, files, and documents that cannot be identified, searched, opened, downloaded, or played will not be processed.
Only one video can be uploaded for each application, and the video can be shot with a normal smartphone or camcorder. Please note that it needs to be shot in a quiet environment.
At the beginning of the video, the contestant must first clearly introduce the contestant, including the contestant's full name (which can be read in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese).
The camera must be shot from the front, and the face and upper body of the contestant must be clearly displayed in the video.
The competition video cannot be edited or post-production in any form, otherwise the competition will be disqualified.
All competition videos can only be submitted once. Once uploaded or submitted, they cannot be re-uploaded or submitted.
There are no memorization restrictions for all categories, and participants can choose for themselves.
Competitors do not need to repeat their performances except as directed by DC and DS.
The music performed by the contestant is not within the scope of the competition, and the judges have the right not to make a score.
The judges have the final decision on all artistic matters, and no one may object.
After the results of the competition are announced, some of the contestants may upload the video on the competition website, Facebook page or other online platforms.
Once submitted, the entrant agrees that the competition will use the entry in the promotion activities related to the Association, including but not limited to websites, social platforms, publications and public broadcasts, without the need to seek the entrant's consent and pay any additional fees. fee, and reserves the right of final decision on the use of clips.