Competitions

PwC Jersey Musician of the Year Competitions 2026

We are delighted to share details about the 2026 PwC Jersey Junior and Young Musician of the Year Competitions, part of Jersey Music Service’s provision of opportunities for young musicians in Jersey.

The competitions welcome applications from string, woodwind, piano, brass, vocal and percussion musicians.

Competition Dates and Venues:

The PwC Jersey Junior Musician of the Year Competition and PwC Jersey Young Musician of the Year Competition Heats will take place on Saturday 7^th and Sunday 8^th February 2026 at Jersey Music Service (within the Education Building on the Highlands Campus).

We are pleased to announce that the PwC Jersey Young Musician of the Year Competition Final will return to the Jersey Opera House on Saturday 28^th February 2026.

Rehearsal Dates:

A rehearsal with the official accompanist will take place on either the weekend of 24^th – 25^th January or 31^st January – 1^st February at Jersey Music Service. Rehearsal times will be communicated at the beginning of January.

Rules:

PwC Jersey Junior Musician of the Year Competition Rules

PwC Jersey Young Musician of the Year Heats and Final Rules

In order to enter the competition, please:

1. Ensure you have the support of your child’s instrumental / vocal teacher.
2. Complete the entry form no later than Friday, 19^th December 2025. Please note that programme details will be required on the entry form.
3. Make payment of the £15.00 entry fee in January, an email with the payment link will be sent to you in the week of 5^th January.
4. Please note that competitors must provide copies of all music to be performed for the adjudicators, as well as piano accompaniment parts where relevant, by 2pm on Thursday 18^th December 2025. Please note that clear, scanned copies by email are preferred – please refer to the competition rules where instructions have been provided on how this should be submitted. The original sheet music must be present in the scheduled rehearsal and during performances.

Jersey Contemporary Musician Competition 2026

The Jersey Contemporary Musician Competition is part of Jersey Music Service’s provision of opportunities for young musicians in Jersey and provides early performance and competition opportunities. The competition welcomes applications from guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drums, and singing competitors of a Grade 4 level and above.

Details about dates and venues for the 2026 competitions will be published here as soon as they are announced.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing [email protected].