A new national amateur choir competition

UK Choir of the Year is a new national amateur choir competition celebrating the best of UK choral singing. Open to all musical styles, it recognises excellence while supporting amateur choirs across the country through access bursaries and performance opportunities.

  • Applications open: Summer 2026

  • Categories: Classical, Contemporary and Community

  • Live finals at Milton Court - Guildhall School of Music and Dram, 10th April 2027

  • Judges:

    • Composer Will Todd

    • Conductor and vocal specialist Dan Ludford-Thomas

    • Conductor and gospel specialist Karen Gibson MB E. \

  • Fundraising Concert: Cadogan Hall 18th May 2026

Key info:

The competition launches with a fundraising concert at Cadogan Hall this May, featuring three outstanding choirs in celebration of choral music. Proceeds support access bursaries and the delivery of the competition.

Tickets

Please explore the website for full details.