The London International Choral Conducting Competition celebrates the bright future of choral music in the UK and around the world by turning the spotlight on the next generation of talented choral conductors as they compete for a prestigious prize.

The competition will return, bigger and better than ever, in October 2023. Applications will open in February 2023 so keep an eye on the website for information. Visit our announcement for more information...
 “For me the spirit in this competition felt very special. The contestants were colleagues and everyone met to celebrate a weekend of great choral music. I am happy to have had the chance to experience this and highly recommend it for all the young choral conductors out there.”
- Julia Selina Blank, winner of the 2018 London International Choral Conducting Competition

Competition

Explore the 2018 competition and find out more about how the world's best emerging choral conductors reached the final in London.
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Performances

Find out more about the concert performances from three acclaimed chamber choirs in London's beautiful Duke's Hall.
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The competitors

Meet the six finalists who competed in the inaugural conducting competition in October 2018 at the Royal Academy of Music.

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​London International Choral Conducting Competition is a registered charity in England and Wales.
Charity Number 1177794