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THE BEXLEY YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR FINAL WILL BE HELD ON 27 FEB 2027
Left: some of the 2025 finalists
The 15th Bexley Young Musician of the Year Final will be held on 27 FEBRUARY 2027 at Rose Bruford Drama School, Sidcup.
At Rose Bruford Drama School, Sidcup
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The Bexley Young Musician of the Year Awards is one of a series of projects for young people promoted by Rotary up and down the country. This particular event is organised jointly by two of the Rotary clubs in the London Borough of Bexley and culminates in a biennial Awards Concert
History of Bexley Young Musician
Back in 1997 Mike Hopley of Crayford Rotary Club took up the Rotary challenge to run a Young Musician of the Year Awards scheme for the Borough of Bexley and asked the Bexley, Erith, Danson and Sidcup Rotary clubs to get involved.
The first concert was held on the 20 September 1998 at the Rose Theatre, Rose Bruford College, and subsequent events have been staged every two years.
Nearly 30 years later the Awards continues to be run by Rotarians. It's as exciting today as it was then and shows the best of local musical talent, enabling young musicians to perform in front of experienced, professional judges who will also provide vital critical analysis of their skills. This exciting project offers a brilliant showcase to talented young musicians in the borough.
Andy Bruce
Chairman BYMYA Committee 2027
The Bexley Young Musician Awards is presented by the Rotary Clubs of Bexley, Erith and Sidcup
Candidate selection
Candidates are selected in accordance with the conditions of entry below, and the final awards ceremony provides an opportunity for the young musicians shortlisted to give solo performances under concert conditions. A panel of expert judges from the world of music adjudicate at the concert and gives its verdict, as well as advice and encouragement, at the end of the evening.
Conditions for entry
Entry is limited to musicians or singers resident in, or attending an educational establishment in the London Borough of Bexley, and aged under 19 years of age on 1 September 2027.
Entries, in the form of YouTube recordings, must be in by 18 December 2026.
Each performer will receive a finalist’s certificate plus an award of £100. In addition the musician or singer judged to have given the best overall performance will be awarded The Bexley Young Musician of the Year Cup to be held for two years, plus a replica cup which the winner will retain.
Conditions for Entry:
1. Entry is limited to musicians or singers resident in, or attending an educational establishment in the London Borough of Bexley, and aged under 19 years of age on 1 September 2026. Entries must be received by 18 December 2026.
2. It is expected that applicants will have reached not less than Grade 7 or 8 standard (or equivalent), the entry to be endorsed by a qualified music teacher.
3. The selection of applicants to perform at the concert will be based not only on their academic standard, but also on the need to provide a balanced and interesting range of instruments or voice for the concert. All applications must provide a 3-minute video via a YouTube link.
4. Each finalist should prepare a concert programme (instrument/s or voice), lasting a MAXIMUM of eight minutes. An experienced piano accompanist will be provided if required. There will be an opportunity to rehearse in the theatre beforehand, on the day of the concert.
5. The concert will be held on Saturday 27 February 2027, commencing at 7.00pm at Rose Bruford Drama School, Sidcup. The best overall performance will be decided on the night by a panel of distinguished judges.
6. Applicants agree to their personal data being held by the organisers.