Jersey Contemporary Musician Competition 2026
The Jersey Contemporary Musician Competition is part of our 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.
Competition Dates and Venues
Young musicians from across Jersey are preparing to showcase their talent at the 2026 Jersey Contemporary Musician Competition Final, taking place on Saturday, 13th June in the Theatre at Haute Vallée School.
Now in its second year, the competition – organised by Jersey Music Service – continues to provide a vibrant platform for young performers to develop their skills, gain valuable live experience, and celebrate contemporary music-making across the island.
Open to musicians performing at Grade 4 level and above across guitar, keyboard, drums and vocals, the competition highlights the depth of rock and pop talent within the local community.
Following a series of competitive heats earlier this year, four outstanding finalists – each the winner of their respective category – have earned their place in the Final. They will now go head-to-head for the coveted title of Jersey Contemporary Musician of the Year.
Each finalist will perform a short individual set, showcasing their technical ability, musicality, and stage presence in front of a live audience and adjudicator.
This year’s finalists
- Annabelle Brown – Winner of the Singing Heat
- Tilly Jablonski – Winner of the Drum Heat
- Josh Davey – Winner of the Guitar Heat
- Alexander Turpin – Winner of the Keyboard Heat
The evening will feature a live band accompanying part of each finalist’s programme, offering valuable real-world performance experience. There will also be a guest performance from 2025 winner, drummer Matt Jackson.
Performances will be adjudicated by Stuart Whatmore, a professional musician and experienced music education leader, currently Strategic Lead for the London West Music Hub. With a background as a percussionist and singer, and extensive experience supporting and assessing young musicians across contemporary styles, Stuart brings valuable industry insight to the competition.
Tickets are available at £12.50 (£5 for students and seniors): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jersey-contemporary-musician-competition-final-2026-tickets-1990170042170
Come along to support and celebrate the next generation of Jersey’s contemporary musicians – this promises to be an inspiring evening of live music not to be missed.
Event Details
- Final: Saturday 13th June 2026, 7.00pm
- Venue: Haute Vallée Theatre
- Tickets: Eventbrite
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing [email protected]
PwC Jersey Musician of the Year Competitions 2026
We’re delighted to inform you that Rubie Le Masurier was crowned the 2026 PwC Jersey Young Musician of the Year.
The final of the competition was held at the Jersey Opera House and featured performances from six exceptionally talented local musicians.
The competition, now in its 34th year, is organised by Jersey Music Service (JMS) and sponsored by PwC. This year’s finalists were:
- Island Music Woodwind Heat – Dante Chain Lopez (tenor saxophone)
- Jersey Premier Brass – Brass Heat – Filip Swoboda (tuba)
- Jersey Vocal Trust – Vocal Heat – Rubie Le Masurier (vocal)
- Wendy Falla Piano Heat – Amelia Weber (piano)
- The Band of the Island of Jersey Percussion Heat – Oliver Hutton (percussion)
- Dorothy Chapman String Heat – Prutha Tejpal (violin)