Sauter Piano Competition
Australia Piano World 2026 Annual Event
The Sauter Piano Competition is designed for young pianists aged 5–16 to enjoy performing in a supportive and encouraging environment. Participants will be divided into three age groups, with the focus on inspiring confidence, encouraging learning, and celebrating progress.
*All participants attending the live event must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- State competition
NSW 390 Eastern Valley Way Chatswood, NSW, 2067
VIC 200 Princes Hwy, Dandenong VIC 3175 (Virtuoso Hall)
Time:
NSW: 18 Oct, 2026
VIC: 11 Oct, 2026
- National Competition
Registration:
- Condition
| Section | Age | Music |
| Section 1 | 5-8yrs | one piece within 2 mins |
| Section 2 | 9-12yrs | one piece within 5 mins |
| Section 3 | 13-16yrs | one piece within 7 mins |
Age: 5-16 years old All participants must be accompanied by guardian.
Travel and lodging expenses are to be borne by participants
- Fees
State Competition
- Customer of Australia Piano World:
Section 1 (5-8yrs) $0
Section 2 (9-12yrs) $0
Section 3 (13-16yrs) $0
- Additional participant or Not a Customer of Australia Piano World:
Section 1 (5-8yrs) $50
Section 2 (9-12yrs) $80
Section 3 (13-16yrs) $100
$10 for each additional guest member.
One invoice number for one performer & one guardian only. If you traded in your piano for a new one at Australia Piano World, only the invoice for the new piano can be used for registration.
We welcome audience above the age of 5 years. Children under the age of 5, whose parents cannot ensure that they can watch quietly, are not recommended to attend.
- Payment Method
Account Name: SYDNEY PIANO WORLD
BSB: 062010
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 11642683
Please make sure Performer Name + Contact Number is added as description under the payment
PLS email to [email protected] of the payment receipt, Subject: Performer Name + State
- Methods of registration:
Online registration through the form below
2026 Sauter Piano Competition Registration Form
Composition for performance:
- The adjudicator reserves the right to terminate the performance.
- Participants to play one piece of their choice. Please note the time limitations.
- Participants must bring a copy of their music for the adjudicators.
Dress Code: A formal dress code for concert performance is compulsory for state and national competition. A dark colored suit or tuxedo for men and formal long gown for women are preferred.
Prizes:
Each section will have top 3 places, and special prizes in the form of “Outstanding Performance”, “Most Potential” and “Audience Favorite”.
the “Audience Favorite” is a prize to encourage our participants, it’s the only based on the voting results.
TOP 3 and SPECIAL PRIZES of each group in state competition and Australia Piano World INVITED PARTICIPANTS will have PRIORITY ACCESS to the national competition. (Fees applied for National competition.)
The competition will select
| 1st Place | 1 for each section |
| 2nd Place | 1 for each section |
| 3rd Place | 1 for each section |
| Outstanding Performance | 1 for each section |
| Most Potential | 1 for each section |
| Audience Favorite | 1 for each section |
State competition
| Group 1 5-8 YRS | |
| 1ST | $300 CASH+$300 VOUCHER |
| 2ND | $100 CASH+$100 VOUCHER |
| 3RD | $60 CASH+$60 VOUCHER |
| Group 2 9-12 YRS | |
| 1ST | $600 CASH+$600 VOUCHER |
| 2ND | $300 CASH+$300 VOUCHER |
| 3RD | $100 CASH+$100 VOUCHER |
| Group 3 13-16 YRS | |
| 1ST | $1500 CASH+$1500 VOUCHER |
| 2ND | $600 CASH+$600 VOUCHER |
| 3RD | $300 CASH+$300 VOUCHER |
National competition
| Group 1 5-8 YRS | |
| 1ST | $500 CASH+$500 VOUCHER |
| 2ND | $300 CASH+$300 VOUCHER |
| 3RD | $200 CASH+$200 VOUCHER |
| Group 2 9-12 YRS | |
| 1ST | $800 CASH+$800 VOUCHER |
| 2ND | $500 CASH+$500 VOUCHER |
| 3RD | $300 CASH+$300 VOUCHER |
| Group 3 13-16 YRS | |
| 1ST | $2000 CASH+$2000 VOUCHER |
| 2ND | $1000 CASH+$1000 VOUCHER |
| 3RD | $500 CASH+$500 VOUCHER |
*The Credit Voucher is available for consumption or upgrade piano in Australia Piano World only by the winner. The Voucher is for one use only. Cash will not be given on any unused balance.
Adjudicators:
TBD
Notes:
- Participant must abide by the rules and regulation of event, as well as any arrangement made by the organiser.
- Australia Piano World customers have the priority for participation.
- The organiser reserved the rights to postpone or cancel the event. Your fee will be refunded if the concert is cancelled.
- The organiser reserved the rights to reject the registration and refuse entry for unwelcomed guests.
- There is no refund of any portion of the entry fee If you withdraw for any personal reason (including, but not limited to, medical reasons).
- The organiser shall not be liable for any injury sustained by the participant during the event.
- The organiser reserved the rights to use the images and recordings. No fees will be paid to participant for the use of such image and recording.
- All winners must attend the prize giving ceremony and accept the prize in person. Prizes will not be given to winner who is absent from the ceremony.
- The explanation given by Australia Piano World with regards to results, rules and regulation of the event is deemed final and cannot be disputed. Australia Piano World reserves the rights to amend the rules and regulations.
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