Michael Badminton Young Musicians Trust
The Michael Badminton Young Musicians Trust for young players in Norfolk was established in 1998 by the late Michael Badminton.
We support young string players in Norfolk with tuition fees, travel costs, loan of instruments and assistance to attend courses in the UK and abroad. It also promotes the Norfolk Young Musician Competition.
Application is open to those who are under the age of 20 and not yet attending a conservatoire or college of music full-time, and who or whose parents or guardians reside in Norfolk.
Please complete the Badminton Trust Application Form and return by post to Jonathan Wortley 215 College Rd, Norwich NR2 3JD. For further information email Sally Wortley
Winners 2026 Norfolk Young Musician Competition
Held at the John Innes Centre Norwich on Sunday 18th January 2026
First Prize and Piano Prize: Benedict Milne – Piano, age 18 from Langley School
Second Prize: Min Ying Deng – Piano age 14 from Norwich School
Third Prize: Aile Ng – Cello age 15 from Thetford Grammar School
Most Promising Young String Player Prize: Isaac Shaad – Violin, age 14 from Norwich School
Norwich Chamber Music Wind Prize: Jack Smith – Alto Saxophone, age 18 Thomas Paine Sixth Form College
Jane Roberson Voice Prize: Ben Griffiths – Tenor, age 18 from Norwich School
Acclaimed violist and adjudicator Martin Outram praised the exceptionally high standard of performances, calling it encouraging for the future of music. Trust Chairman Jonathan Wortley agreed, saying the overall standard matched the very best of recent competitions.
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