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Young singers encouraged to enter BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition

 

The organisers of this year's BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2021 title are looking for applicants.

Songs of Praise and Radio 2 have joined forces for the second year running to find the BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2021. Entries are now being accepted, so please pass on the details to any young singers you know who may be interested in taking part. The closing date is Monday 14th June 2021.

Singers aged 10-16 apply online by submitting two short films of themselves singing a Christmas carol or song and a sacred song such as a hymn, classical solo, spiritual, inspirational, gospel or worship song.

From all the entries received five girls and five boys will be selected to go through to the radio and television competition in October to sing in front of an expert panel of judges. The Winner and Runner Up will each receive a trophy and the chance to feature on BBC Radio and the Winner will appear on Songs of Praise.

For more details of how to apply and to view the Terms and Conditions go to https://bbc.in/3v9WVjL