Welcome and Foreword
We are privileged to extend a warm welcome to all participants of the 6th E-Artium Piano Competition and Festival 2026, taking place this October in Malaysia. We warmly invite young pianists and young professionals of all ages and skill levels to join this prestigious celebration of musical artistry.
This year’s competition features two editions: an Online Edition, allowing global participation through video performance submissions, and a Live Edition, held on 10–11 October 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together talented pianists from around the world.
The competition serves as an international platform for young pianists to showcase their talents, engage with peers, enrich their knowledge, and expand their artistic horizons. Simultaneously, the festival is a distinguished gathering of world-class teachers and performers, providing participants with an inspiring and immersive artistic experience. This dual purpose reflects our unwavering commitment to global standards of excellence and cross-cultural musical exchange.
Guided by a team of experienced professionals, the competition is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for aspiring young musicians. We extend our sincere thanks to Kawai Malaysia, our official Grand Piano sponsor, for providing exceptional grand pianos, supporting the highest standards of performance.
We also gratefully acknowledge our esteemed international partners -Trinity College London (UK), FIMO (Indonesia), Music Bliss (Malaysia), AIYPC (Malaysia), RSIAF (Vietnam), Dim Sum Music (Hong Kong), and Yue Yun Culture (China)- whose collaboration enriches this event and strengthens its cross-cultural spirit.
The event is adjudicated by a distinguished international panel of jurors renowned for their expertise and high-profile standing in the music community. Their involvement continues to uphold and elevate the competition’s prestigious reputation.
Thank you for joining us on this remarkable musical journey. We look forward to celebrating your talent and passion at the 6th E-Artium Piano Competition and Festival 2026.
Warmest regards
Dr SM Fan, Founder of KAE
Ms Celeste Chong, Co-founder of KAE