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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Gibraltar: Festival of Young Musicians 2026

GIBFYM 2026 ENTRIES OPEN NOW!

It is time to start getting ready for the Gibraltar Festival for Young Muscians 2026 which will take place from 1st - 7th February.
It is a wonderful learning and development opportunity for all participants.

If you play an instrument or enjoy singing, then come along and participate at this festival.
There are competitive sections in every age category where trophies and medals can be won.
For GIBFYM 2026, the exciting and popular “Rock and Pop Class” is coming back again! The NEW Syllabus for 2026 is now out! The closing date for festival entries is Friday 5th December 2025.
An experienced UK music adjudicator, from the British and International Federation of Festivals, will provide positive and impartial feedback to all performers.
BURSARIES AND TROPHIES TO BE WON:
  • The Young Musician of the Year: £500 Bursary
  • The Best International Musician: £250 Bursary
  • The Most Promising Local Senior: £250 Bursary
  • The Most Promising Local Intermediate £250 Bursary
  • The Most Promising Local Junior: £250 Bursary
  • The Most Promising Local Infant: £100 Bursary
  • The Most Promising Lower Primary School Choir £150 Bursary
  • The Best Local School Choir: £200 Bursary
  • The Best Local Ensemble: £100 Bursary
  • TROPHIES TO BE WON:
  • Most Promising String Instrumentalist
  • Most Promising Brass Instrumentalist
  • Most Promising Woodwind Instrumentalist
  • Most Promising Percussion Instrumentalist
  • Most Promising Piano Instrumentalist
  • Most Promising Vocal Instrumentalist
  • Best Performance - £250 Prize

If you would like any more information please e-mail: info@gampa.gi
SYLLABUS AND ENTRY FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.gampa.gi