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DATE:
Saturday 31 October 2026
Semi-Final 11am
Final 3.30pm
VENUE:
Harvey Hall, St Swithun's School, Winchester SO21 1HA
JUDGES:
Sir Simon Keenlyside, CBE (Chair)
Kate Royal - English lyric soprano
Scott Cooper - The Grange Festival
PIANISTS:
Chad Vindin
Hamish Brown
The semi-finals and finals of our national competition for young classically trained singers aged 20-29 years, with over £6,000 available in prizes and a panel of eminent judges. Performed in front of a public audience.
TICKETS:
Audience day tickets: £30
Free for U18s and those in full time education
Lunch ticket: £16 - Cold buffet, including a glass of wine or soft drink
Please let us know of any dietary requirements by emailing Kaarina Manzur.
If preferred, attendees may bring their own packed lunch to eat in the dining room.
Meet the 2026 Semi-Finalists
Semi-Finalists of the 2025 HCO Singer of the Year Competition