# Event Details

- **Event Name**: In Conversation: Behind the Scenes of an International Competition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 05:15 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:15 pm
- **Event Description**: A fascinating and entertaining behind-the-scenes glimpse into how an international competition works, hostedAbout this EventConductor and comedian (not to mention St Leonards resident) Rainer Hersch talks to some of those with an inside view on how the competition works, on the eve of the opening of this year's Hastings International Piano Competition. The lineup includes Competition Director Ian Brignall and 2022 prizewinner Mariamna Sherling.  What is the Jury really looking for – and what happens if they don’t agree? How does it feel to take part? How are the pianos prepared for the competition. And what is a concerto, anyway? This event will give you a fascinating insight into the way it all works.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/in-conversation-behind-the-scenes-of-an-international-competition/100001980562407476
- **Event Categories**: contests, entertainment, music, concerts, comedy
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Hastings
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: White Rock Theatre
- **lat**: 50.8537532
- **long**: 0.5721632
- **full address**: White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is In Conversation: Behind the Scenes of an International Competition being held?
  - **A:** In Conversation: Behind the Scenes of an International Competition takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 05:15 pm to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:15 pm at White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing In Conversation: Behind the Scenes of an International Competition?
  - **A:** In Conversation: Behind the Scenes of an International Competition is organized by Hastings International Piano.

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