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Music Competitions in the United Kingdom
4 open competitions for musicians and artists in the United Kingdom right now, from organizers like London Young Musician, UK International Music Competition, Leeds International Piano Competition. 1 of them close within the next 30 days. Every listing is checked by a person — deadlines, award amounts and who can apply — so you spend less time searching and more time making music.
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Open competitions in the United Kingdom
London Young Musician Competition — 26/27 Season 2
Deadline: September 20, 2026
UK International Music Competition (Season deadline)
Deadline: October 30, 2026
Leeds International Piano Competition — Applications (2027 competition)
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Chorister Composition Competition 2026 (Choir Schools’ Association / David Willcocks Memorial Trust)
Deadline: Not confirmed
Recently closed
Many of these run every year — check the page for when the next round is likely to open.
Bach International Music Competition UK (2026 Season 3)
Closed: August 26, 2026 (passed)
Haydn Young Musician Competition UK (2026 Summer Season)
Closed: August 21, 2026 (passed)
York International Young Artists Competition 2026 (early music ensembles)
Closed: July 11, 2026 (passed)
Edinburgh Sacred Arts Festival — Music Competition 2026
Closed: June 1, 2026 (passed)
Bach International Music Competition UK — 2026 season (online)
Closed: May 26, 2026 (passed)
St Saviour’s Pimlico — Agnus Dei Composition Competition (2026)
Closed: May 4, 2026 (passed)
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New to this? How to Find Music Grants That Actually Fit Your Project walks through the whole process, and How to Apply for Music Grants: A Step-by-Step Guide is the natural next step. All of our music funding guides are free to read.
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