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Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3, three meaningful days of music, dedication, and shared memories.
These photos capture not only the moments on stage, but also the people who formed the spinal cord behind this competition. From our adjudicators and crew to every hand working quietly behind the scenes, every detail and every effort helped keep the competition moving forward.
A heartfelt thank you to our adjudicators, crew, teachers, participants, and everyone who stood with us throughout this journey. Together, you made the Rising Virtuoso Southeast Asia Music Competition 2025 truly memorable.
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The Rising Virtuoso Southeast Asia Music Competition 2025, organised by Artistar Music Academy, has officially concluded.

Thank you to all participants for being part of this memorable journey with us. Throughout the competition, we witnessed dedicated preparation, musical growth, inspiring performances, and many meaningful moments on stage. Each participant brought passion, courage, and artistry that made this year’s competition truly special.

A special congratulations to all finalists. Reaching the final stage is a meaningful achievement and a reflection of your hard work and commitment. Thank you also to all teachers, parents, adjudicators, supporters, and the organising team for your trust and encouragement throughout the competition.

See you at the next edition of Rising Virtuoso!

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Finalists Announcement

We are pleased to announce that the Finalists List for the
Rising Virtuoso Southeast Asia Music Competition 2025
has now been officially released.

The Preliminary Round was evaluated by a distinguished panel of adjudicators - Dr. Joanne Yeoh, Juwita Suwito, Svjatoslav Korolev, and Brace Soon - whose extensive experience in performance and music education ensured a fair, rigorous, and artistically meaningful evaluation for all participants.

📧 All participants are kindly requested to check their registered email, including the Spam / Junk folder, for the official announcement and details.
The Finalists List is also available via the link in our profile or on our website: artistaracademy.com

Finalists who have advanced to the Finals Round will be contacted shortly by the Person-in-Charge with further information.

We extend our sincere congratulations to all finalists and our heartfelt appreciation to every participant for your dedication, effort, and passion for music. All contestants will receive adjudicators’ marking reports and a digital certificate of participation.

Thank you for being part of this inspiring musical journey. We look forward to the next stage of the competition.

We are honoured to introduce the three distinguished adjudicators for the Preliminary Round of the Rising Virtuoso Southeast Asia Music Competition 2025 🎵

Important Update:
All preliminary round submissions are currently being finalised, and we are excited to announce that the list of candidates advancing to the Finals will be revealed tomorrow.

Thank you to all participants for your dedication and passion. This is just the beginning of an inspiring musical journey!

Notice of Preliminary Registration Closure

The preliminary registration for the Rising Virtuoso Music Competition has officially concluded.

We acknowledge and appreciate all submissions received during the registration period. Registered participants are kindly requested to await the official announcement of results and further details, which will be released through our official channels in due course.

Thank you for your interest and cooperation.

Preliminary Round Deadline Extension Notice

Please be informed that the preliminary round submission deadline has been extended by seven (7) days to allow additional time for submission.

📅 Revised Deadline: 21st December 2025

Participants who have not yet submitted are advised to complete their submissions within the revised timeline.
All submissions received prior to this notice remain valid.

For further information or enquiries, please contact the organising committee.

At such a young age, from scratch to stage, Aesiah Miguel Valdez has shown the kind of artistry and discipline that defines a musician. Winning the Silver Prize at the 5th E-Artium Piano Competition & Festival 2025 is more than just a recognition of talent, it is also a reflection of countless hours of practice, patience, and passion poured into every note.
We couldn’t be prouder to see him carry the spirit of Artistar Music Academy with such passion and dedication! ☀️

Thank you UCSI University for the recognition!
Artistar Music Academy Sdn. Bhd. is honoured to be the only academy in Malaysia being awarded the Top Internship Provider Award 2025, alongside Music Bliss, which received the Industry Innovation Excellence Award.

It was a pleasure reconnecting and exchanging visions with Senior Professor Dr. P’ng Tean Hwa, Assistant Professor Justin Lim Fang Yee, Assistant Professor Dr. Christine Tan Yunn Bing, Assistant Professor Terrence Ling Hung Shu, and Assistant Professor Nur Lina Binti Anuar at this significant event hosted by the UCSI Institute of Music.

Having been awarded twice, Artistar Music Academy will continue to uphold excellence and advance the music industry with passion, innovation, and integrity.

*Important Update – Rising Virtuoso Southeast Asia Music Competition 2025/2026*

Dear Parents and Students,

We would like to share an update regarding this year’s Rising Virtuoso Southeast Asia Music Competition.

*Updated Schedule:*
Preliminary Round Video Submission Deadline: 14 December 2025
Results Announcement: 3 January 2026
Finalist Confirmation Period: 4–11 January 2026
In-Person Finals (Malaysia): 24–26 April 2026

To ensure fairness and accessibility for all participants across Southeast Asia, the *Physical Preliminary Round in Malaysia has been cancelled*. All participants will now submit their preliminary performances online.
This change provides more preparation time and ensures equal opportunity for every country.

Thank you for your continued support as we build a stage “Where Discipline Becomes Expression.”