WCM International Academy
10 - 17 July 2026
Ulster University, Magee
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Based in the beautiful city of Derry, Northern Ireland, this is a unique and exciting Festival in one of the most stunning parts of the world, offering an immersive and inspiring platform for young pianists.
Faculty Members – Read more
- Cathal Breslin, Festival Director (Arizona State University)
- Therese Fahy (Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin)
- Svetozar Ivanov (University of South Florida, Tampa)
- Ksenia Nosikova (University of Iowa)
- Chi Wu (Tianjin Conservatory of Music)
- Lirui Xiong (Chengdu Normal University)
Registration – Find out more
- Expected arrival date: July 9, 2026
- Departure date: July 18, 2026
- Closing date for entries: Final places remain
- Tuition fee 1600 GBP (includes tuition and accommodation for 9 nights)
- Special tuition scholarships available for Irish-based pianists. Please enquire via email.
What’s included in your fee? – Find out here
What will the schedule look like? – Find out here
What are the rules for the Competition? – Find out here
