The Moray Young Musicians competition is open to all school-age young people living and learning in Moray, regardless of musical standard.
It aims to celebrate young, local, musical talent; offers a focus for practice; and provides an opportunities for progression to national level.
📝 Complete an e-entry form by Friday 28 November 2026.
🎹 Prepare a piece (no longer than 5 minutes) for your live audition on Thursday 12 February 2026.
🏆 10 secondary school finalists will be chosen to go through to the live final. 1 x winner and 2 x runners up will be chosen by a panel of adjudicators.
🥇 8 primary school finalists will chosen as ASG winners. 1 x overall winner and 2 x runners up will be chosen by a panel of music staff.
10 secondary school finalists will compete in the live final, adjudicated by a panel of professional musicians who will select a winner based on musicality, technique, & performance.
7.00pm, Monday 23 March 2026 📅
Elgin Academy 📍
Not yet available 🎫
All competitors will receive a Certificate of Participation.
The top 3 players will win:
1st prize Trophy 🏆 & £50 Amazon voucher 🛍
Runner Up Trophy & £25 Amazon voucher | Runner Up Trophy & £25 Amazon voucher
Adjudicators TBC
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All secondary school entrants will be adjudicated equally, regardless of ASG. 10 x secondary school finalists will be selected by a panel of Moray music staff to compete in the live final.
8 x primary school finalists will be chosen, one from each ASG. One overall Primary School Young Musician winner will be chosen as the winner, as well as two runners up.
Please note: Primary school finalists will not compete in a live final, however the overall winner and runners up will be invited to perform at the live final.
Moray's winner will represent the region at the Scottish Young Musician - Solo Performer of the Year competition on Sunday 24 May 2026 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Music Instruction & Performance
The Music Instruction & Performance team vision is to offer inclusive and enriching opportunities for children and young people in Moray to reach their potential together through learning to play a musical instrument.
Our aim is to support and challenge all learners to thrive in their learning and wellbeing: across and beyond the curriculum; as well as socially, emotionally and behaviourally – equipping all with skills for life to contribute effectively to society.
Our values are Creativeness, Enjoyment, Achievement & Happiness.
More Information
The Moray Young Musicians competition is run by the Music Instruction & Performance team, part of the Leisure & Culture Service (Education, Housing & Communities), in partnership with Scottish Young Musicians and the Elgin & Forres Rotary Clubs.
For more information, please visit the Enter Now page or contact education@moray.gov.uk.
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