
Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year 2026
A competition celebrating top level young musicians in Gloucestershire.

About Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year 2026
These five talented young musicians will compete for the Hewitt-Jones Trophy, cash prizes, and the opportunity to perform at prestigious music festivals.
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Violinist: Aijia Shi, 13 – Pates Grammar School
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Pianist: Ella Finney, 13 – The Crypt School, Gloucester
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Violinist: Herbie Urquhart Dixon, 18 – Pates Grammar School
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Pianist: Isla Fujioka, 17 – Pates Grammar School
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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.