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: June 2026

• Categories: Classical, Contemporary and Community

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

• Judges:

  • Will Todd - Composer

  • Dan Ludford-Thomas - Conductor and vocal specialist

  • Karen Gibson MB E. - Conductor and gospel specialist

  • Alice Fearn - West End musical theatre performer

• 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.

Please explore the website for full details.