Enter the 2027 competition

Entering takes three steps. Your entry and your music must arrive by 12 February 2027.

1. Check you can enter

• You must be in full-time post-primary education and, on 1st September 2027, aged 11 to 18 if you play an instrument or 11 to 16 if you sing.
• You must live in Ireland on 1st January 2027.
• You can play any recognised solo instrument except the organ, or sing.
• You perform one or more pieces, up to 8 minutes in total.
• You can enter more than once on different instruments. Each entry needs its own form and fee.

These come from the competition rules. Please read all 13 before you enter.

2. Enter online and pay

Fill in the form below. If you are under 16, a parent or guardian fills in the part marked for them.

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Name *

First

Last

School / College *

Age *

Date of birth *

DD-MM-YYYY

Email *

Contact number *

Instrument *

If you are a singer, please write ‘Voice’

Accompanist? contact name

Your Instrument / Voice Teacher's name

Your Instrument / Voice Teacher's contact number

Do you need the services of the official Accompanist?

• Yes

Your Accompanist's name

Your Accompanist's contact number

Name of the Orchestra, Band, or Choir you are a member of *

Your last achieved grade and the grade you're currently working towards *

Choice of music and composer(s)

I wish to take part in the Northern Ireland Young Musician of the Year competition *

• Yes

I have paid the £20 entry fee or I will send a cheque *

• Paid online
• Paying by cheque

Cheques payable to Rotary Club of Comber

I understand that I must post one copy of my music with my name attached to the given address. And that a second copy is required if the entrant is using the official accompanist. *

• I will send my music via post

Delivery address: Young Musician Competition, 3 Grange View, Saintfield, Ballynahinch, Co. Down BT24 7NQ

If you (or your accompanist) require special assistance at the event, please specify

Parent or guardian's name (if the entrant is under 16)

Parent or guardian's email (if the entrant is under 16)

Parent or guardian consent (if the entrant is under 16)

• I am the entrant’s parent or guardian. I agree to them entering, and to the club using the details on this form as its Privacy Policy describes.

I confirm I have read and understood the rules of the competition *

• I understand

Not read the rules yet? Read the rules

Submit

Pay the £20 entry fee

Pay online by card with SumUp, or scan the QR code with your phone.

Pay £20 with SumUp

To pay by cheque instead, make it payable to The Rotary Club of Comber and post it with your music.

Whichever way you pay, tick it on the form so the club can match your payment to your entry.

3. Post your music

Post one paper copy of your sheet music, with your name on it, to the address below. Send a second copy if you will use the official accompanist.

Young Musician Competition
3 Grange View
Saintfield
Ballynahinch
Co. Down BT24 7NQ

• Your music must arrive by 12 February 2027.
• PDF copies sent by email are not accepted.

After 12 February 2027 the competition administrator will contact every entrant to explain the next stage.