Gregynog Young Musician 2026

THE GREGYNOG YOUNG MUSICIAN COMPETITION was founded in 2005 and has become a prestigious annual event. Entrants must be 18 years old or under and have reached Grade 8 or the equivalent on any orchestral, brass band or percussion instrument. The entrant must live or study in the United Kingdom. Up to 18 contestants are selected to perform in the semi-finals in front of a panel of specialist adjudicators. This takes place for a full day on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31st, 2026 at THE MAIDMENT BUILDING, SHREWSBURY SCHOOL, THE SCHOOLS, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE. SY3 7BA. Five winners will be chosen to perform in the finalist' competition. The winners compete that evening for the title of GREGYNOG YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR. The overall winner will receive £3000. Each finalist will receive £500.