The 2026 House Music competitions showcased an outstanding level of talent, with 108 musicians performing in the ensemble competition and seventeen soloists

The intermediate and advanced solo finals were equally impressive; the adjudicator praised the commitment and standard of performances.
In the intermediate category, the winner was Anna H for her outstanding performance of ‘Burn’ from Hamilton.
In the advanced category, our winners were:
Roke M for Wind and Brass
Wesley S for Piano
Ella K for Singing
Marcus H for Strings
Carys R for Jazz, Rock, Pop and Improvisation
From those winners, the adjudicator awarded the Best Young Musician of the Year to Roke M for his virtuosic saxophone performance.
