About the Chris Treglown Foundation Fund Award 2026
The award is open toaspiring young singers hoping to pursue a career in both the world of Opera & Classical Singing or Musical Theatre. As well as supporting singers nationwide (The Chris Treglown Award Gloucestershire), there is also a separate competition for singers who have Cornish connections (The Chris Treglown Award Cornwall)*.
*PLEASE NOTE: There is a separate application for each competition.
Both competitions feature a first prize of £1000, alongside two judges’ awards of £500.
Performing Opportunities: Invited singers are given the opportunity to perform in aseries of concerts and events in Cornwall during the month of August. Not only do these opportunities give singers the chance to gain valuable performing experience, but they also work as a training ground in stage and performing techniques and learning new repertoire.
Applications for the Gloucestershire Award 2026 are now closed. Applications for the 2027 Award will open at the beginning of 2027.
Applications for the Cornish Award 2026 are not yet open. Please check back soon for more information.
Application & Competition Information
PLEASE SELECT THE RELEVANT OPTION FROM THE LIST BELOW:
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Applications for the Gloucestershire Award 2026 are now closed.
The finalists concert will take place on
SATURDAY 11TH APRIL, 19:00
Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre, Tetbury GL8 8EY
Tickets are available from the Tetbury Goods Shed website:
https://tetburygoodsshed.co.uk/events/reach-for-the-stars-the-chris-treglown-singing-awards-2025/
CORNWALL
Information for the Cornish award is not yet available. Please check back soon for further details.
Information for Finalists
(Gloucestershire 2026)
Each Candidate has a total time of 12 Minutes in which to present and perform their programme
Each Candidate Must Introduce Their Programme
All Candidates are to present TWO pieces
Classical Award
One aria or song of their own choosing
One piece from the Musical Theatre or Operetta repertoire
Musical Theatre Award
One song of their own choosing
One song from the legit repertoire (pre 1960), or from an Operetta
Full Details can be found here: Chris Treglown Award Final Round Requirements
William Pool
Vocal Tutor: Chichester University Conservatoire
Maria Jagusz
Michelle Williams
Director of Arts Administration: Garsington OperaVocal Mentor for Emerging Artists: Longborough Festival Opera Vocal Tutor: ICMT Musical Theatre CollegeAdjudicators 2026
(Gloucestershire)