Cash prizes up to $100,000, plus three years of concert management and bookings for top winners, attracted 340 applicants for the 2025 competition. In advance video and live auditions, 30 pianists ...

I’m going to say yes.” With four yes votes from the judges, Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras moved on to the next round of competition, getting one step closer to winning the $1 million prize.

The competition drew 137 entries in various categories based on the lei-maker’s age, lei style, color, and materials, according to city officials. Don't miss out on what's happening!

Ultimately, competition juries are no better than the best of us at predicting careers. Compliments, though, to the Cliburn for running a very professional operation top to bottom.