Young Musician of the Year 2025 Final

The Young Musician of the Year final was yet another spectacular evening, showcasing the incredible talent of soloists from the Academy. Held at St John's Church, the competition was fierce as students vied for the prestigious Churchill Music Prize.

This year’s top prize was awarded to Freddie, Year 12, for his stunning performance on the euphonium. He impressed the judges with Alexander Goedicke’s Concert Etude and Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust, demonstrating both technical mastery and expressive musicianship.

The audience prize went to Toby, Year 13, whose rendition of a movement from a Haydn violin concerto captivated listeners. Meanwhile, the Junior Prize was claimed by Molly, Year 9, on violin, a young musician showing immense promise, fresh from her role in We Will Rock You!

All our students exhibited remarkable skill, courage, and determination, making it a truly memorable competition. A big thank you to Churchill Music for their continued support in fostering young talent.

We look forward to seeing what next year’s competition will bring!