Updates for YPN 2012 are on their way, but the Rules and Application form can already be downloaded in the PDF format here; and in the Word format here.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the organisers
should you have any questions or require assistance.

COMMENTS FROM YPN 2010

Young Pianist of the North would like to thank the participants, parents and tutors, the members of the jury and everyone who supported and helped the competition, for their warm words, well wishes, advice, appreciation and contribution to the event.

• England was great! The competition was fantastic!!
• It was a pleasure to play there! The atmosphere was warm and the organisation was flawless.
• The event was splendid. It was absolutely brilliant, seeing all those kids from round the world. We were really happy to be part of it!
• The winners were so impressive and the competition was so well organised! It has greatly motivated our two children, and we look forward to the next event with great interest and enthusiasm.
• My pupil’s parents told me how perfect was the organization of the Young Pianist of the North International Competition and how well they felt in Newcastle. I really want to thank you for your work building a wonderful opportunity for young pianists.
• We thoroughly enjoyed having a guest contestant to stay in our home and it was a lovely opportunity to discover the joys of classical piano. It was also an excellent opportunity for us and our children to learn something of another culture!
• It was yet another great success this year! I got a lot out of the experience, meeting other competitors and talking to the jury.
• We appreciated a lot the way the competition was organized and enjoyed greatly being there. The premises are outstanding, as well as the jury. The way the jury connected with children and gave them feedback and recommendations meant a lot to children. I appreciated a lot this particular approach of the Gosforth contest.
• This was a fantastic experience! The organization was really incredible, the atmosphere warm and positive! All the participants saw that you all gave your best to make us feel comfortable. The chance to talk in private with the jury was also a great revelation for me, I have never had such an opportunity before.
• Thank you for a wonderful competition, we look forward to coming back again!
• Our son greatly enjoyed himself in Newcastle and gained valuable experience. Our thanks are due to all involved for the work you put in to stage such a fine festival of music.
• It was fantastic time, my stay in Newcastle. Thank you for the excellent, warm atmosphere which made the competition unforgettable.