Q: What does the Ministry of Education scholarship for high school students in arts talent programs in Taiwan cover?
A: The 15 scholarship recipients will receive full tuition, accommodation, and registration fee waivers. The registration fee must be paid during the application process, but for scholarship recipients, it will be refunded during the festival.

Q: Why can’t I find certain fields and the video upload section in the registration system?
A: The system uses an interactive intelligent menu, so corresponding fields will only appear when you select to participate in the festival or competition.

Q: If I register for both the festival and the competition, do I need to submit an additional video?
A: If you register for both the competition and the festival, you don’t need to submit a separate video for the festival, as the competition requires more demanding repertoire. However, if you still wish to use a different video for the Promising-Star audition at the festival, you can send the link via email to [email protected] or through Maestro Art’s official LINE ID: @ate8587r.

Q: Taiwanese high school students may still have final exams on January 16-17, 2025. Can they join the festival after their exams?
A: Yes, the festival will adjust the schedule for students unable to attend on the first day by rescheduling their six individual master classes. After registering, please inform us of the earliest date you can attend via email or the official LINE, and we will arrange your schedule accordingly. (Note that you might have two lessons in one day due to the postponement.)

Q: Are there any additional benefits aside from full participation in festival activities?
A: During the festival from January 16-26, participants will stay close to the beautiful Pier-2 Art Center. A shuttle service will transport students daily from the Hotel to the picturesque National Sun Yat-sen University for classes.

Q: Is free accommodation provided for competition participants?
A: Competition participants will be provided with free accommodation for the duration of the event, along with access to practice facilities at the nearby Kaohsiung Senior High School. However, if a participant becomes ineligible to compete, they will need to cover their own accommodation costs at a rate of approximately USD 40 per day, provided the booking is made through the competition.