NTU Arts’ Vocal, Instrumental and Drumming Competitions are back
Published: 09/12/2024
Your chance to perform at University Hall and win one of three cash prizes.
Applications for NTU Arts’ annual vocal, instrumental and drumming competitions are now open! They’re an opportunity to showcase your talent in front of an audience on the University Hall stage – plus there are three cash prizes up for grabs: £100 for first place, £50 for second place and £25 for third place.
Entry requirements
These competitions are open to all NTU and Confetti HE students. You don’t need to be involved with NTU Arts’ music programme or play to a particular grade to take part.
How to apply
To apply for the Vocal and Instrumental competitions, fill in this form by 9 am on Monday 17 February 2025.
To apply for the Drumming competition, fill in this form by 9 am on Monday 7 April 2025.
What happens next?
You’ll be invited to perform your chosen piece(s) of music as part of your preliminary audition. The finalists will then be invited to perform in front of a professional adjudicator. An accompanist will be available for the final and should be used instead of a backing track where possible.
The dates for each competition are as follows:
- Vocal competition: Wednesday 5 March 2025, 1 pm
- Instrumental competition: Wednesday 19 March 2025, 1 pm
- Drumming competition: Thursday 1 May 2025, 7.30 pm
If you have any questions or want to find out more information, email music@ntu.ac.uk.