Application rules:
Pianists who are no younger than 20 years of age on 16 October 2025 and no older than 30 years of age on 24 October 2025, with the exception of previous Honens Laureates are eligible to apply.
Applications to the Honens International Piano Competition are accepted online through the Embark application platform.
It is not necessary to complete your application in one sitting. The information you submit will be saved and you will be able to return as many times as necessary until you are ready to submit.
Application Fee
$185 CAD
This non-refundable fee must be paid by credit card with the submission of online applications. Credit card information will be submitted securely. There are no fee waivers.
All materials, including letters of reference, must be received by 30 October 2024 (23:59 GMT-07:00).
Applicants must upload the following documents to the Embark platform, which support the information provided in the application:
Biography: a professional biography outlining your achievements
Identification: proof of age (passport or similar government-issued identification)
Education: diploma, certificates, and transcripts
Scholarships, Awards, and other Competitions: diploma, certificates, and letters
Reviews: published and / or online
Professional Experience: proof of orchestra, chamber music, and solo recital performances (house programs), and commercial recordings (cover art)
Materials from a community or social action project (if applicant has created such a project)
Photographs: at least one colour headshot suitable for reproduction (300 dpi minimum)
Awards:
Honens Gold Laureate (one)
$100,000 CAD
Honens Silver Laureate (one)
$40,000 CAD
Honens Bronze Laureate (one)
$20,000 CAD
Semifinalists (seven)
$2,500 CAD each
Audience Award (one)
$2,500 CAD
Best Performance of the Commissioned Work (one)
$2,500 CAD
More information: https://www.honens.com/competition/2025-competition/ .