Songs of Praise and Radio 2 are searching for the Junior and Senior BBC Young Choristers of the Year 2026!
Entries are now being accepted for this year’s BBC Young Chorister of the Year event, which will be recorded in July at Hallé St Peter’s in Manchester. Eligible singers will be aged 10–17 and will enjoy singing sacred music of any genre, whether as part of a choir of any type, a worship group, or simply singing at home.
There are two categories:
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Junior – singers aged 10–13
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Senior – singers aged 14–17
(as of 7th April 2026)
It’s very easy to enter, and all the details, including entry rules, FAQs, tips on how to record your entry, and the online application form can be found here BBC and Songs of Praise Chorister of the Year.
Junior and Senior winners will each receive a trophy plus the opportunity to feature on Songs of Praise and BBC Radio programmes.
If you know a young singer who would love this opportunity, please encourage them to apply and feel free to share this information widely with schools, choirs, churches, and families who might be interested.
Please note that all applications must be received by 23:59 on Tuesday 7th April 2026.
Any questions or problems please email: [email protected]
