Applications open - 15 March 2026 /Early Bird 20% discount in March/
Applications close - 25 May 2026

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6th London Youth International Piano Competition Online

Piano/ Flute/ Chamber ensembles

Join us. Share your passion for music.

Applications open – 15th March 2026
Applications close – 25th May 2026

Early bird applications submitted before the 30th of March get a 20% discount.

Videos go live on our YouTube channel on the 1st of July 2026.

Welcome to our website. We hope that the details here will inspire you to enter the 2026 online competition.

A love for music and specifically for the piano has inspired our founder, Dr Sally Wave, to create this international competition in Wimbledon.

She says: “I love to organise events and all the love I am giving returns to me as positive energy.

After the pandemic interrupted plans for a live competition, it was redesigned as an online event. Year 2026 will open a stage with concert for the winners.

Music is an art that needs to be valued always. As in all the ages back and in times to come, music will lift the heart. Music is teaching us not to dive deep down with depression. Stand by your art whatever happens around you: this should be our motto in life. Especially in these challenging days, people need to be energised by music.

We will succeed in going through the darkness if we hold fast to the flame of music like a torch to show us a better way and soothe our hearts with the beauty of sound.

After co-founding Wimbledon International Piano Competition, Sally expanded the concept as Lypco, with new formats and categories.

Please do get in touch if you have any questions.

Why enter the LYPCO?

A love for music and specifically for the piano has inspired our founder, Dr Sally Wave, who is based in Wimbledon, to create this international piano competition. This year, like many events, the competition will be online. We are offering both younger and more experienced pianists the opportunity to display their talents in front of a global audience, thanks to the medium of technology.

Prizes

Each participant will receive a certificate.

The judges will award platinum, gold, silver and bronze prizes in each category.

Adjudicators may award additional prizes at their discretion.

The platinum winners will be awarded cash prizes as follows:

PIANO:

  • Grade 1– £40
  • Grade 2 – £40
  • Grade 3 – £40
  • Grade 4 – £50
  • Grade 5 – £50
  • Grade 6 – £60
  • Grade 7 – £70
  • Grade 8 – £70
  • Free Choice aged 8 and under – £50
  • Free Choice aged 9-10 – £60
  • Free Choice aged 11-12 – £70
  • Free Choice aged 13-15 – £80
  • Free Choice aged 16-18 – £100
  • Free Choice aged 19-29 – £200
  • Piano Concerto prize – £120
  • Piano Duet prize – £60

FLUTE:

  • Free Choice aged 8 and under – £50
  • Free Choice aged 9-10 – £60
  • Free Choice aged 11-12 – £70
  • Free Choice aged 13-15 – £80
  • Free Choice aged 16-18 – £100
  • Free Choice aged 19-29 – £200

CHAMBER WITH FLUTE:

  • Elementary – £50
  • Intermediate – £100
  • Advanced – £200

ADDITIONAL:

  • Audience Award (most Youtube likes) – £50
  • Ludwig van Beethoven prize – £50
  • Sally Wave prize – Piano Elementary £15
  • Sally Wave prize – Piano Intermediate £30
  • Sally Wave prize – Piano Advanced £100
  • Sally Wave prize – Chamber With Flute £100 per person

Dates

Important dates for entries in 2026:
Applications open – 15th March 2026 
Applications close – 25th May 2026

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