The Cumnock Tryst offers prize to Scottish Young Musicians competition winner

Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year is a new Scotland-wide music competition launched by The Music Education Partnership Group, Scotland's only music competition where funding and expertise is offered to every school and Local Authority, giving all pupils in the country the chance to take part.

After much anticipation, the full list of prizes for the competition can now be announced. The Cumnock Tryst is delighted to be giving the opportunity for the competition winner to take one of the recital slots at the festival to be held in Dumfries House on Sunday 8th October 2023.

Sir James Macmillan said: "We are excited to offer the chance to perform at The Cumnock Tryst to the winner of Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year. This new competition will be of immense help and encouragement for the aspirations of thousands of young musicians, and we are delighted to support the ambitions of young soloists from around the country."

The final, which will take place on Sunday 29 May 2023 at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, will be presented by Jamie MacDougall and feature a special welcome by international classical violinist Nicola Benedetti.

You can find out more at their website: https://www.scottishyoungmusicians.com/