COMPETITION RULES
1.
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The jury will be consist of at least three renowned piano/composition professors consisting of 3-6 members. The decision of the jury is final and irrevocable.
3.
If a teacher who has students in the competition is a member of the iury, he/she will not evaluate and participate in the evaluation of his/her students.
4.
The competition is open to all music students and professionals from around the world. The competition will be held by categories. Regular and part-time students of primary and secondary music schools, students, professional and free artists from Serbia and abroad have the right to participate.
Disciplines 2026
SMEDEREVO LIVE, link to:
PIANO
COMPLEMENTARY PIANO
CHAMBER MUSIC
COMPARATIVE PIANO
POPULAR MUSIC
Disciplines 2026 ONLINE, link to:
PIANO
GRAND PRIX SMEDEREVO- 2 stages
COMPLEMENTARY PIANO
CHAMBER MUSIC
COMPARATIVE PIANO
POPULAR MUSIC
PROFESSOR & STUDENT
COMPOSITION
5.
International Piano Competition SMEDEREVO will be held in following disciplines: Piano, Complementary piano, Comparative piano, Chamber music, Popular music
ULJUS Internatiomal Piano Competition ONLINE will be held in following disciplines: Piano, Grand prix Smederevo, Complementary piano, Comparative piano, Chamber music, Popular music, Professor&Student, Composition
6.
The jury may interrupt the competitors if it exceeds the allowable playing time
7.
Scoring:
95 – 100 points
85 – 94.99 points
75 – 84.99 points
65 – 74.99 points
0 – 64.99 points
If more candidates have the same number of points, we are happy to assign multiple first, second and third prizes, as well as prizes and certificates of appreciation.
If two candidates has the same number of points, adjudicators will determine the advantage in the ranking.
Laureate (absolute winner) must have at least 98 points.
8.
For the International Piano Competition SMEDEREVO must be submitted:
Program
March 5th, 2026
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Unlisted (visible only to people who have a link)
or Public (visible to everyone)
It is required:
- The face and hands of the performer and the piano must be clearly seen in the frame at the same time
- The program should be mentioned in the description of the video
-The recording can also be recorded on your home instrument.
- The recording does not have to be complete, each composition can be attached separately, in a separate recording.
-The recording has no time limit on the date it was recorded.
-In order to better form a Playlist on the site:
If you have more than one video, you should combine your videos to make 1 (one) video, DO NOT make your own Playlist. If this is a problem, you can send links of individual compositions
° The recording does not have to be complete, each composition can be attached separately, in a separate recording.
The deadline for application and submission of the video link is
April 30, 2026
Results of the competition ONLINE will be posted on web site no later than 30 days from the application deadline.
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Apply online
at www.uljus.com
Please, send an e-mail to [email protected]
9.
COMPETITION REGISTRATION FEE
| Registration fee | Discipline and category |
| 40 EUR | Piano Baby category, Piano Junior category, Piano I, II category Comparative piano – all categories Complementary piano – all categories Popular music – all categories |
| 45 EUR | Piano III, IV category |
| 50 EUR | Piano V-VIII category |
| 55 EUR | Piano IX category |
| 70 EUR | Grand Prix Smederevo (all categories) |
| 35 EUR | Composition |
CHAMBER MUSIC and ENSEMBLES (in other categories) | |
| 20 EUR per member | Baby I, II, III, I V, V category- Duo |
| 50 EUR in total | Baby I, II, III, I V, V category- 3 or more members |
| 30 EUR per member | VI category- Duo |
| 80 EUR in total | VI category – 3 or more members |
*Email for payments via PayPal: [email protected]
* This is the amount required to apply to the competition. We ask the competitors to increase the amout for the transaction costs.
*In case of withdrawal from the competition, the amount paid will not be refunded
*Pay via foreign currency account (In EUR) ↓Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAYMENTS VIA FOREIGN ACCOUNT (EUR)
| Beneficiary | ULJUS (28142838) |
| IBAN | RS35 1600 0540 0002 5456 68 |
| Bank (Beneficiary) | Banca Intesa AD, Belgrade, Serbia |
| SWIFT/BIC | DBDBRSBG |
| Address | Narodnog fronta 1/41, Smederevo, Serbia |
| Payment Reference | Registration fee for Piano Competition |
| Intermediary Bank | If your bank requires an intermediary for the international transfer, you may use: Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, Milan, Italy |
10.
Competitors are responsible for the cost of transportation, food, and accommodation during the competition in Smederevo and concerts after the competition.
11.
The organizer awards diplomas to the awarded competitors, and can also award special prizes, medals, cups, as well as gifts where applicable (live edition). Diplomas will be sent on e-mail for Online competitors.
The jury has the right to award special diplomas for the performance of a particular work, for a promising young artist, for achieving an artistic level of performance.
The jury may declare the competition laureates (absolute winner) as well as laureates in the individual categories.
The competition winner will be awarded the prize *Nevena Popović*
The most promising young artist under 14 years old will receive the *Andrija Čikić* award!
The Competition Winner will be determined by the adjudicators..
The organizer reserves the right to invite candidates to concerts of their choice after the competition.
12.
Competitors are not entitled to compesation for video or audio recording of their performances. The organizer reserves the right to publish photos, recordings from the competition and concerts.
13.
For underage candidates, parents or guardians muat confirm the acceptance of the terms and conditions of the competition. By applying to the competition, the candidate together with his parent or guardian confirms that he accepts the conditions and rules of the competition. In a case of a dispute, the Court in Smederevo, Serbia, Europe. In this case, the applicable text of the rules in Serbian.
Competition director
mr Branislava Ranitović
e-mail- [email protected]
tel. +381 64 259 2182
tel. +381 69 259 2182
COMPETITION RULES
International Piano Competition SMEDEREVO
will be held LIVE from
April 3rd- April 10th in Cultural Center
in Smederevo, Serbia. Karadjordjeva street 5-7
The application deadline is
March 5th, 2026
The competition is included in the 2026 calendar of the Ministry of Education of Serbia
ULJUS Internatiomal Piano Competition ONLINE
will be held from May 1, 2026- May 31, 2026
in Serbia, Europe
The application deadline is
April 30th, 2026
All videos can be watched on our website
The jury will be consist of at least three renowned piano/composition professors consisting of 3-6 members. The decision of the jury is final and irrevocable.
If a teacher who has students in the competition is a member of the iury, he/she will not evaluate and participate in the evaluation of his/her students.
The competition is open to all music students and professionals from around the world. The competition will be held by categories. Regular and part-time students of primary and secondary music schools, students, professional and free artists from Serbia and abroad have the right to participate.
Disciplines 2026
SMEDEREVO LIVE, link to:
PIANO
COMPLEMENTARY PIANO
CHAMBER MUSIC
COMPARATIVE PIANO
POPULAR MUSIC
Disciplines 2026 ONLINE, link to:
PIANO
GRAND PRIX SMEDEREVO- 2 stages
COMPLEMENTARY PIANO
CHAMBER MUSIC
COMPARATIVE PIANO
POPULAR MUSIC
PROFESSOR & STUDENT
COMPOSITION
International Piano Competition SMEDEREVO will be held in following disciplines: Piano, Complementary piano, Comparative piano, Chamber music, Popular music
ULJUS Internatiomal Piano Competition ONLINE will be held in following disciplines: Piano, Grand prix Smederevo, Complementary piano, Comparative piano, Chamber music, Popular music, Professor&Student, Composition
The jury may interrupt the competitors if it exceeds the allowable playing time
Scoring:
95 – 100 points
85 – 94.99 points
75 – 84.99 points
65 – 74.99 points
0 – 64.99 points
If more candidates have the same number of points, we are happy to assign multiple first, second, third and fourth prizes, as well as prizes and certificates of appreciation.
If two candidates has the same number of points, adjudicators will determine the advantage in the ranking.
Laureate (absolute winner) must have at least 98 points.
For the International Piano Competition SMEDEREVO must be submitted:
Program
March 5th, 2026
°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°
Unlisted (visible only to people who have a link)
or Public (visible to everyone)
It is required:
- The face and hands of the performer and the piano must be clearly seen in the frame at the same time
- The program should be mentioned in the description of the video
-The recording can also be recorded on your home instrument.
- The recording does not have to be complete, each composition can be attached separately, in a separate recording.
-The recording has no time limit on the date it was recorded.
-In order to better form a Playlist on the site:
If you have more than one video, you should combine your videos to make 1 (one) video, DO NOT make your own Playlist. If this is a problem, you can send links of individual compositions
° The recording does not have to be complete, each composition can be attached separately, in a separate recording.
The deadline for application and submission of the video link is
April 30, 2026
Results of the competition ONLINE will be posted on web site no later than 30 days from the application deadline.
°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°
Apply online
at www.uljus.com
Please, send an e-mail to [email protected]
COMPETITION REGISTRATION FEE
| Registration fee | Discipline/ category |
| 40 EUR | Piano: Baby category, Junior category, I, II Comparative piano (all categories) Complementary piano (all categories) Popular music (all categories) |
| 45 EUR | Piano III, IV category |
| 50 EUR | Piano V-VIII category |
| 55 EUR | Piano IX category |
| 70 EUR | Grand Prix Smederevo (all categories) |
| 35 EUR | Composition |
CHAMBER MUSIC and ENSEMBLES (in other categories) | |
| 20 EUR per member | Baby I, II, III, I V, V category Duo |
| 50 EUR in total | Baby I, II, III, I V, V category 3 or more members |
| 30 EUR per member | VI category Duo |
| 80 EUR in total | VI category 3 or more members |
*Email for payments via PayPal: [email protected]
*Payment via foreign currency account (In EUR) ↓Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAYMENT (EUR)
| Beneficiary | ULJUS (28142838) |
| IBAN | RS35 1600 0540 0002 5456 68 |
| Bank (Beneficiary) | Banca Intesa AD, Belgrade, Serbia |
| SWIFT/BIC | DBDBRSBG |
| Address | Narodnog fronta 1/41, Smederevo, Serbia |
| Payment Reference | Registration fee for Piano Competition |
| Intermediary Bank | If your bank requires an intermediary for the international transfer, you may use: Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, Milan, Italy |
Email for payments via PayPal:
[email protected]
* This is the amount required to apply to the competition. We ask the competitors to increase the amout for the transaction costs.
*In case of withdrawal from the competition, the amount paid will not be refunded
Competitors are responsible for the cost of transportation, food, and accommodation during the concerts after the competition.
The organizer awards diplomas to the awarded competitors, and can also award special prizes, medals, cups, as well as gifts where applicable (live edition). Diplomas will be sent on e-mail for Online competitors.
The jury has the right to award special diplomas for the performance of a particular work, for a promising young artist, for achieving an artistic level of performance.
The jury may declare the competition laureates (absolute winner) as well as laureates in the individual categories.
The competition winner will be awarded the prize
*Nevena Popović*
The most promising young artist under 14 years old will receive the *Andrija Čikić* award!
The Competition Winner will be determined by the adjudicators.
The organizer reserves the right to invite candidates to concerts of their choice after the competition.
Competitors are not entitled to compesation for video or audio recording of their performances. The organizer reserves the right to publish photos, recordings from the competition and concerts.
For underage candidates, parents or guardians muat confirm the acceptance of the terms and conditions of the competition. By applying to the competition, the candidate together with his parent or guardian confirms that he accepts the conditions and rules of the competition. In a case of a dispute, the Court in Smederevo, Serbia, Europe. In this case, the applicable text of the rules in Serbian.
Competition director
mr Branislava Ranitović
e-mail- [email protected]
tel. +381 64 259 2182
tel. +381 69 259 2182
