Young Artist Programme

Oxford Song Young Artist Programme 2026

Applications for the 2026 Oxford Song Young Artist Programme are now open. 

Auditions will take place in Oxford on 13 & 14 March 2026. further information about the Programme and on how to apply can be found here.

Successful applicants should note that acceptance onto the 2026 Programme will be on condition of confirmation of attendance at the residential Mastercourse, this will take place in Oxford from 17 to 24 October 2026.

If you have any queries or need further information please email Kate Swinburne-Johnson.

What is the Young Artist Programme?

Oxford Song's successful Young Artist Programme* runs over 18 months and offers a range of high-quality training and performance opportunities for duos in the early stages of their careers.

Up to 18 duos will be selected to attend public auditions for the Programme, which will take place during our Spring Song Festival on 13-15 March 2026. The adjudication panel includes renowned singers Mark Padmore and Katie Bray alongside our Artistic Director, pianist Sholto Kynoch. Following the auditions, 8 duos will be selected to become Oxford Song Young Artists.

Opportunities for Oxford Song Young Artists include:

Oxford International Song Festival 2026

• A fully-funded place on the residential Mastercourse working intensively with internationally renowned artists and performing in the Mastercourse Showcase Recital.
• An Emerging Artist slot: a 15-minute performance before one of the headline evening concerts.

Events in 2027

• Masterclasses as part of the Spring Song weekend.
• At least two other masterclasses/workshops during the year.
• Other performance opportunities that may arise throughout the period.
• Oxford International Song Festival 2027

The culmination of the Programme is a showcase recital for each duo at the 2027 OISF.

Oxford Song Young Artists 2024

Click here to watch videos of our current Oxford Song Young Artists.