Young Singer of the Year 2027 – Competition Details
Dunvant Male Choir proudly announces its prestigious Young Singer of the Year Competition, continuing our long tradition of fostering classical vocal talent in Wales. Many previous winners have progressed to distinguished careers in classical music and choral performance.
Eligibility
- Ages 15-19 (as of competition date)
- Residents or students who live and study in South Wales
Competition Format
Preliminary Round
- Performance of two contrasting pieces
- Professional accompanist provided (own accompanist permitted)
- Brief rehearsal time allocated
Final Round
- Qualified candidates may retain one piece from preliminaries
- Extended rehearsal time with accompanist
- Judging based on musical interpretation and performance quality
Important Information
- Entries are limited to 30 applicants
- First Prize: £300 and an invitation to sing with the choir in concert
- Three runner up prizes of £100
- Professional adjudication panel
- Feedback available upon request
- Accompaniment optional if appropriate for chosen repertoire
Location
The preliminary and final rounds both take place at:
Gowerton School, Cecil Rd, Gowerton, Swansea SA4 3DL
Key Dates
- Preliminary Round: Saturday 30th January 2027
- Final Round: Friday 12th March 2027
- Entry Deadline: Saturday 18th December 2026
How to Enter
Complete our online form or download the PDF to take part.
The closing date for applications closing date is the 18th December 2026 .
Please note, we have limited spaces: only the first 30 approved entries will be accepted
Alternative Entry
Alternatively you can download the PDF form and submit the application to contact@dunvantchoir.wales
Successful participants join an esteemed roster of winners who have enriched Wales’ choral tradition, including a recent winner who sang for King Charles
Rules, Regulations and Final Decisions
- The competition operates under Dunvant Male Choir’s privacy policy
- Full terms and conditions provided upon registration – You can read the details by following this link – Link to Terms & Conditions
- All decisions by the judges and Dunvant Male Choir are final and binding
Terms and Conditions of Entry
Dunvant Male Choir - Young Singer Competition
Dunvant Male Choir Young Singer of the Year 2027
Competition Terms & Conditions
The competition is open to all singers currently living in (or were educated in) South Wales and aged between 15-19.
- The closing date for entries is Friday 18th December 2026
- The competition entries and performances in each round will be assessed by a panel of judges based on their interpretation of the performance submitted. The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into over this decision. Feedback will be provided where appropriate in each round upon request
- Competitors should sing two contrasting pieces in the preliminary round and may retain one of these pieces in the final, if successful
- An accompanist will be provided for both rounds, though you are welcome to use your own accompanist. You will not be penalised for not using an accompanist in either round, if appropriate for your recital
- There will be a very limited time for rehearsal in the preliminary round and a longer session will be allocated to rehearse with the accompanist should you successfully gain a place to perform in the final
- Official photographs of the event will be taken in line with the consent given on our online entry form. You may withdraw this consent at any future date in writing by e-mailing us at contact@dunvantchoir.wales
- The winner of the competition should make every effort to mention the Dunvant Male Choir when mentioning their success
- Guidelines set out in the Dunvant Male Choir Privacy Policy will apply throughout the competition and to all involved in the competition
- Entry into the competition is deemed to be acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Preliminary round held on Thursday 28th January 2027 starting at 10am
Final Friday 12th March 2027
Both events will be held at Gowerton School, Cecil Rd, Gowerton, Swansea SA4 3DL
PLEASE NOTE: We can only accept the first 30 applications.