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*Enrolment period
1.
Hong Kong Category: Feb 15th -Jun 1st (GMT+8 1700)
Asia-Pacific Category: Feb 15th -Jun 1st (GMT+8 1700)
All applicants need to submit
One own choice video
One rudiment video (pick of 1 rudiment out of 3 in each category
Completed application form
Enrolment fee partially (1/2 fee is USD $55 / HKD $420 / RMB ¥390 per participant per category)
A proof of payment (receipt) has to be submitted
2 rudiments scores link will be enclosed with the confirmed page when application completed.
*Enrolment Close
2.
Hong Kong Category: June 1st
Asia-Pacific Category: June 1st
Shortlisted Drummers Announcement Date:
Hong Kong Category: June 4th
Asia-Pacific Category: June 4th
Number of drummers to be shortlisted to the Semi Final:
Category 1 (HKYJ): 10 drummers
Category 2 (APYJ): 10 drummers
Category 3 (APO): 10 drummers
Category 4 (APYJS): 5 drummers
Category 5 (APOS): 5 drummers
Announcement Method:
-. Website: www.hkdrumfest.com
-. By Email Announcement
*Asia Pacific Drummer Competition
semi-final round
(Top 10 from category 1,2,3 and Top 5 from category 4,5 )
3.
Semi Final (Live Battle)
Date: 26th - 29th June, 2025
Venue: The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
The shortlisted drummers of each category must be physically present in Hong Kong for the Live semi-final round
All drummers entering the semi-final need to pay on top USD $55 / HKD $420 / RMB ¥390 per group per category, non-refundable. A proof of payment (receipt) has to be provided.
If any drummer cannot confirm us the availability before the deadline, the HKIDF may invite another drummer to fill the vacancy
*Semi-final Competition Criteria
(Top 10 from category 1,2,3 and Top 5 from category 4,5 )
4.
The Asia Pacific classes applicants
arrange one free drum solo within 2 minutes
1 own choice song
drum battle items will be announced on June 30th
The Hong Kong Classes applicants
1 own choice song
*Final Battle (Top 3 drummers from each category)
5.
Date: 1st July, 2025
Venue: Hong Kong City Hall Auditorium
The items of the Final Battle will be announced on the check-in dates (26th-29th June)
The award ceremony will be released on the HKDrumFest YouTube channel on July 10th, 7pm
The Champion, 1st runner up and 2nd runner up of Categories 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 will be announced in the Battle live Competition Concert
All winners and competitors must be presented at the semi-final and final round of the competition in Hong Kong.
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