The 9th Nordic Piano Competition (solo piano) is held in Nyborg, Denmark from 20th to 26th June 2010.

The competition is open to all pianists and students from the Nordic countries, under the age of 29 years at the start of the competition. Non-Nordic pianists and students must have studied for a minimum of two years in a Nordic country to be eligible for entry.

The competition has three stages:
1. Preliminary round
2. Semi Final
3. Final
All three stages as well as the opening concert are open to the public. The opening concert takes place on 20th June 2010 at 7.30 p.m. The order in which the participants will play will be determined by a draw at the opening concert.

The jury will decide how many participants go through to the Semi Final. However a maximum of 10 will go through. 3 participants will qualify for the Final.
The jury has the right to:
a) abstain from awarding one or more prizes.
b) divide one prize between two candidates.
The decision of the judges is final and cannot be appealed.

All rehearsels and concerts may be:
• Recorded for radio or TV.
• Recorded for video, cd.
• Photographed for the press.
Any recordings or photos should be authorised by the organisers. In these cases the participants will renounce all claims and royalties.

The participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses, and also board and lodgings during the competition.