Ocean Music International Piano Competition 2026: Virtual Entries Close 1 November After Extension
An extended deadline for virtual participants
Ocean Music Foundation's website for its 2026 International Piano Competition now states that applications for the Virtual Category have been extended through 1 November 2026. The competition's online final is scheduled for 14–15 November. Although the page also displays older timetable entries elsewhere, the extension announcement is the important current notice; candidates should reconfirm availability directly with the organiser before submitting. This article specifically concerns the virtual route rather than an expired date for an in-person audition.
Who can apply
The organiser describes the competition as open to pianists of all nationalities aged 35 or under, with live and virtual divisions offering separate awards. It lists both solo and concerto categories. Different age groups and programmes may apply, so candidates should select the correct route and confirm the required duration and performance recording format before using the online application form.
Cash awards, scholarships and organisers
Ocean Music Foundation advertises more than US$10,000 in cash prizes across the competition, possible future solo or concerto engagements and opportunities for scholarships to its 2027 summer academy. This is an overall prize description, not a guarantee of a specific sum to every entrant or every virtual category. The foundation identifies the Alink-Argerich Foundation among its institutional connections and lists winners from the 2024 and 2025 editions, providing a history for applicants to review.
Check the latest application page
Applicants can access the official Google application form from the foundation's competition page, or request a PDF alternative using its published contact email. Verify the correct category, fee, terms for public use of submitted recordings and the effect of time zones on the extended deadline. Because conflicting older calendar dates remain visible on the webpage, the organiser is the final source for whether a late application has been accepted.
Official call and application instructions
Research checked: 23 October 2026. Deadlines, eligibility, fees and programme rules can change; verify the organiser's live announcement before applying or paying.