In September 2021, The City of Newport Symphony Orchestra was delighted to announce the launch of a new music initiative for young classical musicians in Gwent for 2022.
The Orchestra is hosting two new music competitions namely Gwent Young Musician 2022 and the Gwent Concerto Soloist 2022
Along with partners Gwent Music and supported by local music suppliers Ev-entz, the City of Newport Symphony Orchestra see this initiative as an important addition to the cultural ambitions of Newport, as an annual competition and legacy to be celebrated in the city.
This competition was open to all classical instrumental students of string, wind, brass, piano and percussion instruments from, resident or studying in Gwent and is a golden opportunity for all these talented and aspiring young musicians to become either the Gwent Young Musician 2022 or Gwent Concerto Soloist 2022.
The Orchestra is hosting two new music competitions namely Gwent Young Musician 2022 and the Gwent Concerto Soloist 2022
Along with partners Gwent Music and supported by local music suppliers Ev-entz, the City of Newport Symphony Orchestra see this initiative as an important addition to the cultural ambitions of Newport, as an annual competition and legacy to be celebrated in the city.
This competition was open to all classical instrumental students of string, wind, brass, piano and percussion instruments from, resident or studying in Gwent and is a golden opportunity for all these talented and aspiring young musicians to become either the Gwent Young Musician 2022 or Gwent Concerto Soloist 2022.

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The calibre of the entries for our inaugural event has exceeded our expectations and demonstrated the wealth of upcoming musical talent we have in the Gwent area.
The winners of each competition will receive a Trophy and Cash Prize and inclusion in a public concert of their winning performance. The Gwent Concerto Soloist will perform their winning Concerto accompanied by the City of Newport Symphony Orchestra in their Autumn Series of concerts in 2022.
If you would like to hear it for yourselves, why not come along to our competition finals day on Saturday 14th May 2022.
We are extremely grateful for the help and support of the following partners and sponsors:
The winners of each competition will receive a Trophy and Cash Prize and inclusion in a public concert of their winning performance. The Gwent Concerto Soloist will perform their winning Concerto accompanied by the City of Newport Symphony Orchestra in their Autumn Series of concerts in 2022.
If you would like to hear it for yourselves, why not come along to our competition finals day on Saturday 14th May 2022.
We are extremely grateful for the help and support of the following partners and sponsors:
- Gwent Music & Friends of Gwent Music
- Ev-entz Musical Instruments and Stage Management
- Hywel Davies Musical Charity for Young Musicians
- Cardiff Violins
- Rotary Club of Newport
- Coach House Pianos Swansea
- Canon Colin Westbrook
Information for competitors
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Applications are closed for this year's competition.
If you have any questions, please email the competition team at:
cnsoyoungmusician@gmail.com
If you have any questions, please email the competition team at:
cnsoyoungmusician@gmail.com