Hastings International Piano

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The Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition has evolved from its earliest days as part of Hastings Music Festival to become an internationally-renowned competition for young concert pianists from around the world, attracting 360 applicants in 2021 across global online auditions, 50 of which have been selected to come to compete in Hastings. Their prize: the opportunity to perform with th

e brand new graduate orchestra the Royal College of Music Prince Consort Orchestra during semi-finals and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on our two-night final, and to win a first prize of £15,000. The Sixteenth Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition will take place for the first time in both Rye at Rye Creative Centre (Stage 1) and Hastings, at the White Rock Theatre from 24th February to 5th March 2022. With a first prize of £15,000, the competition gives six finalists the opportunity to perform a complete concerto with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This year’s Competition entry was by video audition only in a move to become more environmentally friendly. The annual competition culminates in a thrilling final in early March with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the White Rock Theatre, Hastings. Hastings Musical Festival whose President is Petula Clark CBE is an annual festival and has been running since 1912. It has been held at the White Rock Theatre in Hastings since 1962 and includes four main areas of entry: singing, instrumental, dancing and speech and drama.

We loved being part of this. A huge thank you to Southeastern for the invitation and Dida Condria for her wonderful play...
27/07/2026

We loved being part of this. A huge thank you to Southeastern for the invitation and Dida Condria for her wonderful playing. We hope all the young readers we met enjoy The Piano at the Station and all the adventures of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

16/07/2026

The Lang Lang International Music Foundation scholars Deva Mira Sperandio, Aidan Siqi Zhao and Julian Zhu share the challenges – and the fun – of performing Tiage Wang’s six-hand arrangement of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville together.

Join our team as Music and Administration Coordinator and play a key role in supporting one of the UK's leading internat...
15/07/2026

Join our team as Music and Administration Coordinator and play a key role in supporting one of the UK's leading international piano organisations.

This varied and rewarding position offers the opportunity to work across concerts, competitions, artist liaison, community projects and day-to-day administration, helping to deliver an ambitious year-round programme of world-class music and participation activities.

28 hours per week (4 days)
£27,300 pro rata

Interested? Visit our website for the full job description and application details:
https://hastingsinternationalpiano.org/news/were-recruiting

We're hiring!If you're passionate about arts, culture and live events, this is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on ...
10/07/2026

We're hiring!

If you're passionate about arts, culture and live events, this is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a leading music charity.

As part of the Hastings International Piano team, you'll support concerts and events, learning and participation projects, ticketing, marketing, performer liaison and more, while building valuable skills across all areas of a small arts organisation.

This paid Breakthrough traineeship is £12.71 per hour, offering the chance to earn while you learn.

✨ Find out more and apply via the link
https://artswork.org.uk/opportunities/breakthrough-concerts-and-events-coordinator-hastings

Deadline: 27 July 2026

Please note: applications must be submitted via Artswork's official application form. CVs will not be accepted

08/07/2026

Behind the scenes 🎹

From opening the doors and tuning the piano to preparing the lunch buffet, welcoming guests and reserving seats, it takes a fantastic team to bring our Summer Picnic Concert together.

Here’s a glimpse of how the day unfolded.

A huge thank you to all our volunteers and staff for making it possible.

📷 Toby Shaw / Michelle Shakesby

🎶 Did you know 18 and under go free to all our concerts?Join us for a lazy Sunday afternoon in a setting where children ...
21/06/2026

🎶 Did you know 18 and under go free to all our concerts?

Join us for a lazy Sunday afternoon in a setting where children can listen, wander, and enjoy live music this summer.

World-class piano performances featuring teenage scholars from the Lang Lang International Music Foundation and HIP prize winner Roman Fediurko.

Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy music in the gardens.

Sunday 5 July • 2.30pm
Fairlight Hall, Hastings, East Sussex
(gardens open at 12 noon)

Booking essential – don't miss out – Link in bio




📷 : Alice Denny / MIchelle Shakesby

🎹 2026 HIP winner Ryan Zhu performed in New York last weekend, continuing to impress audiences worldwide. Ryan returns t...
18/06/2026

🎹 2026 HIP winner Ryan Zhu performed in New York last weekend, continuing to impress audiences worldwide.

Ryan returns to the UK later this year, with recital dates to be announced soon. Keep an eye on our social channels or sign up to our newsletter to be among the first to hear about upcoming performances. ✨

If you missed Fairlight Hall’s Open Garden last weekend, here’s another chance to experience these beautiful award-winni...
12/06/2026

If you missed Fairlight Hall’s Open Garden last weekend, here’s another chance to experience these beautiful award-winning gardens.

Join us for an afternoon of outstanding music performed by talented young pianists.

Pack a picnic and enjoy the gardens before the concert, treat yourself to our two-course buffet lunch served on the terrace, or simply soak up the atmosphere in this unique setting.

Sunday 5 July • 2.30pm
Fairlight Hall, Hastings, East Sussex
(gardens open at 12 noon)

Booking essential – don't miss out.
Book now via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987312793061?aff=oddtdtcreator




📷 : Rebecca Brooker / Peter Mould

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