Rules

1. The candidate’s  proposed program must be submitted with the application. Changes in the program after the deadline for submission of applications will not be accepted.
2. The order of appearance will be determined by draw just before the beginning of each round. The number of competitors in the Final Round may not be more than five (5).
3. All pieces must be played by memory. Pieces from the Elimination Round may not be played again in the Final Round.
4. The jury's decision will be final and the jury will have the right to grant or withhold any award. A competitor’s performance may be interrupted at any moment by the Jury. The judge’s individual scores will be confidential.
5. The festival retains exclusive rights to audio and video recording during the Competition without further obligation to the competitors.
6. Expenses for travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the candidates. The enrolment fee is not refundable.
7. Application to participate in the competition implies that the contestants unconditionally accept all of the above rules.

Prizes

Prizes awarded to the first-place winners in each category will include Concert guitars, music accessories, books, scores e.t.c.
The 1st prize of the senior category (C), includes a concert during the next festival.
All finalists will receive an Honorary Diploma.
Prize-winners are obliged to accept their prizes in person during the final concert of the festival.