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Solo Performer of the Year
SYM 2026
Expertly compered by Ian Mills, chair of MEPG Board of Trustees, the fifth Solo Performer of the Year competition saw outstanding performances from 33 of Scotland’s finest young musicians who represented every Scottish local authority and the independent schools at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on Sunday 24 May.
The Final was dedicated to John Wallace CBE, who was a champion of music education and an inspiration to so many and a valued supporter of Scottish Young Musicians from the very beginning.
SYM 2025
Expertly compered by Ian Mills, chair of MEPG Board of Trustees, the fourth Solo Performer of the Year competition saw 33 incredible performances from Scotland’s young musicians who represented every Scottish local authority and the independent schools at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on Sunday 25 May.
SYM 2024
Expertly compered by singer and broadcaster Jamie MacDougall, the third Solo Performer of the Year competition saw 31 incredible performances from Scotland’s young musicians wow a packed audience at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on 26 May.
SYM 2023
Expertly compered by Ian Mills, chair of the MEPG Board of Trustees, the second Solo Performer of the Year competition saw incredible performances from Scotland’s young musicians who enthralled an audience of hundreds at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
SYM 2022
Deftly compered by singer and broadcaster Jamie MacDougall, the first Solo Performer of the Year competition saw 22 incredible performances from Scotland’s young musicians wow an audience of hundreds at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on 29 May.
Brass Ensemble of the Year
Ensemble of the Year National Final 2026 highlights. Further competition details and photographs will be added soon.
Open Ensemble of the Year
Ensemble of the Year National Final 2026 highlights. Further competition details and photographs will be added soon.
