Print Entry Form for 2026 Young Musician
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2026 Applications will close on 23rd January 2026.
The cost of application is £20 which can be paid via PayPal (not at the minute) or by cheque (the address can be found later in the process).
** You can also scan and pay now by QR code or using the payment link below. This is our preferred payment method.
Once your entry fee has been paid successfully, you should navigate to ‘How can I apply’ below on this page.
If you need a physical copy of the form you can download or print the application form from the links at the top and bottom of this page.
Helpful information
All 2026 entries and music must be received by 23rd January 2026.
It costs £20 per entry into the competition.
You can scan and pay by QR code here:
Or you can pay here: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QACYMYWF
Yes, you can pay using a cheque rather than paying online. To do so, please continue to the application form and select ‘Paying by cheque’ as your payment method.
Cheques are to be made out to Rotary Club of Comber and sent to 16 Ballymartin Road, Killinchy, Newtownards, BT23 6QR.
You can also scan and pay by QR code here:
Or you can pay here: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QACYMYWF
The 2026 final will be held in Campbell College, Belfast on 28 March – the heats will be held in Rosemary Street Church, Rosemary Street, Belfast on March 14 & 21.
You will be required to post one copy of your sheet music to the following address:
16 Ballymartin Road, Killinchy, Newtownards, BT23 6QR.
A second copy is required if the entrant is using the official accompanist.
(Emailed PDF copies will not be accepted)
All competition rules can be found by visiting the Competition Rules page
Please complete the online application form
Please confirm your payment method and if paying by cheque follow the instructions in the box above for posting same.
The competition Administrator will be in contact with each participant to explain the next stage.
Yes, you can download the 2026 application form and post it to the following address:
NIYMC 16 Ballymartin Road, Killinchy, Newtownards, BT23 6QR
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Since 1993 the Rotary Club of Comber has organised the annual Northern Ireland Young Musician Competition to encourage aspiring young musicians to improve their performance skills in public.