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UK NEW CLASSICAL

ONLINE EDITION / 2026

A space for string musicians to be heard with attention.

UK New Classical Music Competition is an online competition for violin, viola, cello, double bass, classical guitar, harp, and string chamber music. Submit your prepared performance by video.

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String disciplines
2026 EDITION

About

A considered space for string musicians.

UK New Classical Music Competition is an online competition for string musicians.

The competition is open to violin, viola, cello, double bass, classical guitar, harp, and string chamber music. Musicians submit prepared performances by video.

Across the listed disciplines, entries are considered through a clear framework of musical, technical, and artistic criteria.

Defined disciplines

A focused programme spanning solo strings, classical guitar, harp, and string chamber music.

Online submission

Present your performance through video, in accordance with the published competition guidance.

Considered assessment

Entries are evaluated through a clear framework of musical, technical, and artistic criteria.

Key dates

2026 EDITION

  1. 01

    APPLICATION DEADLINE

    To be announced

  2. 02

    RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT

    To be announced

Instruments and ensembles

Disciplines

Open each discipline to review the information that will form its entry requirements.

Eligibility
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Age groups
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Programme duration
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Repertoire
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Submission materials
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Regulations and process

How to take part

  1. 01

    Read

    Review the regulations and discipline guidance.

  2. 02

    Prepare

    Select repertoire and prepare your recording.

  3. 03

    Submit

    Complete the form and provide the requested materials.

  4. 04

    Review

    Entries are considered through the published assessment framework.

  5. 05

    Results

    Results are released according to the announced timetable.

Submission materials

Recording guidance

Recording requirements will be confirmed in the regulations. No format, editing, or hosting policy should be assumed before publication.

Download regulations: To be announced
Recording date
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Editing policy
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Allowed platforms
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Framing
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Sound
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Duration
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Link access
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ASSESSMENT

Jury and assessment

Entries are assessed by a panel of experienced musicians and music educators.

Jury policy

  1. To safeguard the independence and integrity of the assessment process, the names of jury members will remain confidential.

  2. The jury's decision is final and is not subject to appeal.

  3. The jury reserves the right not to confer an award where the required standard has not been met.

Recognition levels

  • Platinum Award25 points
  • Gold Award22–24 points
  • Silver Award20–21 points
  • Bronze Award17–19 points
  • Merit Award15–16 points
  • Special Recognition may be conferred outside the standard scoring framework.

Assessment criteria

  1. Technical command
  2. Musicality and interpretation
  3. Artistic individuality and creativity
  4. Programme selection and overall presentation

Practical information

Frequently asked questions

To be announced

Expression of interest

Registration information will be published in due course.

Explore the disciplines, recording guidance, and regulations before registration opens.

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