Congratulations!

Congratulations to Oliver Hak and Sylvester Maschi, who both participated in the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2026.

Oliver, winner of Hugh S Roberton Memorial Trophy in 2024 got through to the semi-final.
Sylvester, a Roberton winner in 2023 and winner of the Ailie Cullen Memorial Prize at the 2026 Festival, was in the quarter-final.

Well done to both on their achievements. We wish them continued success.

Festival 2027

The one hundred and fifteenth Glasgow Music Festival will run between the 11th and 20th March 2027.

We are delighted to be able to offer a full range of events and look forward to continuing to build on last year’s very successful Festival by welcoming back choirs, bands and orchestras.

Vocalists, have a look at our new classes for Rock and Pop Vocal Solos at all levels.

Guitar and Ukulele players, check out classes 160 to 185 for some exciting new performance opportunities.

Musical family? Have a look at class 237!

There’s lots of information in the Take part pages where you’ll also find information on how to enter. Browse the Choose your event pages for full details of all events on offer. If you’d like a downloadable version of the Festival Syllabus, there is a download button near the foot of every page.

The closing date for entries is Monday 30 November 2026. Entries must be submitted on www.playandperform.co.uk/glasgow.

Celebration of success!

Daniel Lindsay – winner of the Piano Premier Class, and recipient of the William Findlay Trophy Certificate and the Lillian Campbell Memorial Prize at the 2026 Festival – has gone on to win the RCS Junior Conservatoire Beethoven Piano Prize.

He then represented RCS at the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe Intercollegiate Competition, where he was awarded second place.

Matthew Chinn, Head of the Junior Conservatoire of Music, said: “This is a remarkable accomplishment but even more so given that Daniel is just 11 years old. To perform and be recognised at this level among older peers is truly exceptional.”