LOML International Piano Festival
About the Festival
The LOML (London Overseas Musicians League) International Piano Festival is a premier event that celebrates and nurtures piano excellence, held at the prestigious Tonbridge School in the UK, an All-Steinway School renowned for its world-class facilities and commitment to musical education. This festival offers an unparalleled opportunity for pianists to hone their skills and perform on some of the finest pianos in the world, while immersed in a rich cultural and artistic environment.
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At the heart of the festival are masterclasses led by esteemed professors from the Royal Conservatories of the UK and internationally renowned pianists. Participants receive personalised coaching, allowing them to refine their technique and artistry under the guidance of some of the world’s most respected musical figures.
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A major highlight of the LOML International Piano Festival is the Alink-Argerich Foundation-recognised piano competition, which attracts talented musicians from across the globe. This prestigious competition offers a platform for pianists to showcase their abilities and gain international recognition in a highly respected setting.
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The festival also includes a series of faculty and student concerts, creating opportunities for collaboration between emerging talents and experienced artists. These concerts, held in Tonbridge School’s state-of-the-art performance spaces, provide a unique stage for participants to share their musical achievements with a wider audience.
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The festival reaches its pinnacle with the Piano Concerto Concert, where select participants perform with the illustrious London City Philharmonic. This extraordinary opportunity to play with a professional orchestra is a life-changing experience for many young pianists, providing them with the confidence and inspiration to pursue their musical dreams.
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Through its blend of high-level education, competition, and performance, the LOML International Piano Festival is not just an event—it is a transformative journey that inspires, challenges, and empowers pianists to reach their full potential on the world stage.
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LOML International Piano Festival 2025
Fri 8 Aug - Wed 13 Aug 2025
LOML International Piano Festival Faculty 2024
Graham Scott
Piano Professor
Head of Keyboard Study
Royal Northern College of Music
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Colin Stone
Piano Professor
Royal Academy of Music
Hon Associate of Royal Academy of Music
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Julian Jacobson
Piano Professor
Royal College of Music
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Burkard Schliessmann
Piano Professor
Concert Pianist Steinway Artist
Joanna MacGregor CBE
Piano Professor
Royal Academy of Music
​Dame Myra Hess Chair of Piano
Fellow of Royal Academy of Music
Bing Bing Li
Piano Professor
Artistic Director
Royal Northern College of Music
Associate of Royal Academy of Music
Petras Geniusas
Piano Professor
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Concerto Performance with
London City Philharmonic
Conductor - Olsi Qinami
Pascal Nemirovski
Piano Professor
Chair of International Piano
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Hon Associate of Royal Academy of Music
Ji Liu
Piano Professor
Head of Keyboard Study
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
James Brawn
Piano Professor
Steinway Artist
Alumnus of Royal Academy of Music