The 2025 Competition

The Eastbourne International Singing Competition is  open to classical singers and piano accompanists aged between 19 and 32 on May 29th, 2025.

Applicants who are accepted into the First Round will perform a varied programme of 10-12 minutes, accompanied on the Steinway grand piano. Three staff pianists will be available and competitors may also bring their own accompanist.

Both First, Semi-Final and Final Rounds will be held in front of a live audience and a panel of 4 adjudicators.  Approximately 50 applicants will be chosen to compete in the First Round which will be held on Thursday May 29th and Friday May 30th, 2025.

16 competitors will move forward to the semi finals taking pace on Saturday 31st May. Six finalists will be chosen to compete in the final on Sunday 1st June.

Audience booking is now open.