On the day

What to expect at the heats and the final, so you can concentrate on playing.

2027 dates

Heats: 6 and 13 March 2027, at Rosemary Street Presbyterian Church, Belfast
Final: 20 March 2027 at 7pm, at Campbell College, Belfast

Before the heats, you will get an email telling you which heat you are in and what time to arrive.

Accompanist and piano

An official accompanist will be at the heats and the final, or you can bring your own.
If you use the official accompanist, it is up to you to arrange a rehearsal with them. Email contact@niymc.co.uk to set one up.
There will be an acoustic piano for performances and accompaniment.
Backing tracks and CDs are not allowed.

Your performance

You play one or more pieces, up to 8 minutes in total.
A music stand is provided.
Every entrant receives a written adjudication. The adjudicator’s decisions are final.
Heat results are emailed to every entrant straight after the last heat on 13 March.
The final’s results are announced on the night, and the prizes are presented then.
The club may video your performance and take photographs for publicity. That is a condition of entry (rule 13).

What to bring

Your instrument, unless you play the piano, and anything else you need for your performance.
There is space to warm up before you play.

Getting there

Travel to the heats and the final, and any costs, are your own responsibility. The organisers are not responsible for any loss of or damage to your belongings.

Family and friends