UKSMF × Guildhall Young Artists Online
( GYA Future Artist Award )
Our continued collaboration
Supporting the next stage
of a young musician’s development.
UK Schools Music Festival is delighted to continue its collaboration with Guildhall Young Artists Online for the 4th UK Schools Music Festival, 2026–2027.
The GYA Future Artist Award replaces the former Guildhall Young Artists Online Prize, offering individually tailored support through opportunities with Guildhall Young Artists Online.
Masterclass opportunities
For the top 10 Solo Gold Awardees.
A masterclass with a professor from Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
The top-10 masterclass offer continues alongside the GYA Future Artist Award. The masterclasses will take place during the 2027/28 academic year or during a later period agreed with Guildhall Young Artists Online.
GYA Future Artist Award
Up to £1,000
An award shaped around the musician.
An award worth up to £1,000, individually tailored to support the winner’s musical and artistic development.
The award supports continued development through opportunities with Guildhall Young Artists Online.
Who can be considered?
Live Solo.
Video Solo.
The same opportunity.
All Solo category Gold Awardees from both the Live and Video competitions are eligible for consideration.
Recordings of eligible performances will be shared with Guildhall Young Artists Online for assessment and award selection.
This additional selection process is separate from the Festival’s standard-based Gold, Silver and Bronze awards.
Award announcement
Expected early June 2027
The Guildhall award results will be announced separately from the main UKSMF competition results. Further information will be shared through the registered parent, guardian or teacher.
Your next musical chapter
starts with a performance.
