Lincolnshire Young Musician of the Year Competition, 2025
Organised by Louth Male Voice Choir since 1989
Intermediates and Seniors (Juniors are to have a different competition, see further down)
Rules and Prizes, Terms and Conditions
Applications
Applications are welcomed from boys and girls who live in, or who are educated in the historic county of
Lincolnshire, including North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.
There are 3 age groups (ages at 31 August 2025) and separate competitions for instrumentalists and vocalists. Competitors may enter more than one category.
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Intermediates (Under 14’s) closing date for video entries 18 October 2025
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Seniors (Under 18’s), closing date for video entries 20 October 2025
Applications should be made via Video Submission.
🎥 Click to read or download the GUIDE TO VIDEO RECORDING
You will receive an email within 2 days of your video submission to confirm receipt.
Soon after you will receive a telephone call to explain how the rest of the process will be conducted.
All who are selected to perform on 9 November must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for their conduct and safety.
Those selected by the adjudicators will take part in the competition to be held at Louth Methodist Church, Nichol Hill, LN11 9NQ on 8th November.
We aim to make it a friendly and positive event.
All performers will receive constructive feedback from experienced adjudicators.
The decisions of the adjudicators are final and no discussions, written or verbal, will be entered into.
Prizes
Young Musician of the Year
In addition to the winning prize for the relevant competition the overall winner will receive £50.
Senior Competition
Each winner of the vocal and instrumental competitions will receive £400.
Each second place in the vocal and instrumental competitions will receive £150.
Each third place in the vocal and instrumental competitions will receive £75.
Intermediate Competition
Each winner of the vocal and instrumental competitions will receive £250.
Each second place in the vocal and instrumental competitions will receive £100.
Each third place in the vocal and instrumental competitions will receive £50.
New Junior Competitions – LMVC – LN11 Young Musician of the Year.
This year we hope to attract Juniors (Under 11’s) to join us on the morning of Saturday 25th October in the Conoco Room, Louth Library.
There will be a singing competition followed by an instrumental competition.
Entries for these competitions will be accepted from Under 11’s who reside in, or attend school in an LN11 postcode.
No Audition tapes will be required for these competitions just email mpkerridge@hotmail.com and details will be provided.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the competitions please do not hesitate to contact
Malcolm Kerridge 01507 607371 or 07999 806 187. or mpkerridge@hotmail.com
Both Junior competitions
Winners and all runners up will receive shield and certificates.
Some of the category winners will also receive cups which they may retain until the following year’s competition. Acceptance of these terms is a condition of entry into the competition.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the competition please do not hesitate to contact
Malcolm Kerridge 01507 607371 or 07999 806 187.
