The competition embodies St Martin’s commitment to the discovery, nurture and promotion of new and emerging musical talent and continues a long history of musical excellence and artistic contribution at the heart of London. With the support of Making Music, the competition is able to offer winners the opportunity to establish and develop a performance profile throughout the UK. Through our collaboration, Making Music member groups can book the winning ensemble for an exclusive fee under our discounted artist scheme.

Applications are now open for 2013

There are three rounds to the competition: The preliminary round is a CD audition, judged anonymously by a screening panel. Deadline for entries: Friday 1 February 2013, 12pm. This panel will then select two entrants for each of the three free Semi-Final concerts held on the 4, 5, 8 March at 1.00pm.

The winners of the Semi-Finals will come together for the ticketed Final on Tuesday 19 March at 7.00pm. The finalists will each perform a programme of around 25 minutes’ duration in front of a panel of expert judges (names to be released nearer to the competition).

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