Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year 2026

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Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year 2026

A competition celebrating top level young musicians in Gloucestershire.

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About Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year 2026

We are delighted to announce the finalists for the Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year 2026 competition. 
 
 
 
 

These five talented young musicians will compete for the Hewitt-Jones Trophy, cash prizes, and the opportunity to perform at prestigious music festivals.

  • Violinist: Aijia Shi, 13 – Pates Grammar School

  • Pianist: Ella Finney, 13 – The Crypt School, Gloucester

  • Violinist: Herbie Urquhart Dixon, 18 – Pates Grammar School

  • Pianist: Isla Fujioka, 17 – Pates Grammar School

  • Flautist: Robin Nishimura, 16 – Pates Grammar School


 The finals will be held at Cheltenham Town Hall on Sunday 18th January at 3pm, tickets can be purchased below.

A huge thank you to our sponsors: Cheltenham Festivals, @Vivum Music Ltd. Brimpsfield Music Society, The Honourable Company of Gloucestershire, Make Music Gloucestershire, Cheltenham Trust, and the Carducci Trust.

Book tickets to finals here