The Leach award for singing 2025

Founded in 2023 to celebrate English song and oratorio, the annual LCS Leach Award for Singing seeks to promote new, emerging talent across the UK and beyond.

This year’s competition will be judged by world-renowned soprano and vocal consultant, Janice Chapman and LCS Artistic Director, Michael Waldron.

The Competition

Founded in 2023 to celebrate English song and oratorio, the annual LCS Leach Award for Singing seeks to promote new, emerging talent across the UK and beyond.

This year’s competition will be judged by world-renowned soprano and vocal consultant, Janice Chapman and LCS Artistic Director, Michael Waldron.

Prizes

First Prize

£1,000 plus an invitation to sing as a soloist with the London Choral Sinfonia at a performance in the 2026/27 season

Second Prize

£500

Accompanist Prize

£300

    • The competition is open to singers of all classically-trained voice types aged 18-35

    • Please ensure before applying you are available for the semi-final and final dates outlined in the Entry Information, should you be shortlisted

    • The final round of the competition is open to the public

    • Entrants are expected to provide their own pianist

    • While we can’t guarantee specific time slots, we will do our best to accomodate preferences