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

2026 Norfolk Young Musician Competition

The 2026 competition will take on Sunday 18th January and be adjudicated by the renowned violist Martin Outram.

Audience is very welcome to attend throughout the day from 10 – 1 and 2 – 3.45. Admission is free, competition programme here 👉 2026 NYM Programme

The safety of young people is important to us, please see the Badminton Trust Safe Guarding Policy

If you would like to be placed on our mailing list contact Sally Wortley

Below photo is of 2025 winners