Competition
London, United Kingdom
Posted: 15 Oct 2026
Leach Award for Singing 2026
15 Oct - 12 Nov, 2026
Founded in 2023 to celebrate English song and oratorio, the annual LCS Leach Award for Singing seeks to promote new, emerging talent across the UK and beyond.
This year’s competition will be judged by world-renowned soprano and vocal consultant, Janice Chapman and LCS Artistic Director, Michael Waldron.
The competition is open to singers of all classically-trained voice types aged 18-35.
Prizes:
First Prize - £1,000 and an invitation for a paid engagement to sing as a soloist for the London Choral Sinfonia at a performance in the 2027/28 season
Second Prize - £500
Accompanist Prize - £300
For more information, including how to apply, please see the attached pdf file. The full regulations can be found at the linked page on the LCS website.
This year’s competition will be judged by world-renowned soprano and vocal consultant, Janice Chapman and LCS Artistic Director, Michael Waldron.
The competition is open to singers of all classically-trained voice types aged 18-35.
Prizes:
First Prize - £1,000 and an invitation for a paid engagement to sing as a soloist for the London Choral Sinfonia at a performance in the 2027/28 season
Second Prize - £500
Accompanist Prize - £300
For more information, including how to apply, please see the attached pdf file. The full regulations can be found at the linked page on the LCS website.
Closing date: 28 Oct 2026
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