About the Chris Treglown Foundation Fund Award 2026
The award is open to aspiring 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 a series 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 open. If you meet the criteria below and are interested, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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:
CORNWALL
Information for the Cornish award is not yet available. Please check back soon for further details.
PLEASE NOTE
Due to the high number of entries for the Gloucestershire Competition, all applicants are required to submit a short self-tape of their singing.
From these applications, 10 candidates will be selected to participate in the live finals in Tetbury.
Self-tape information:
Please submit one or two contrasting items of your choice.
Recordings may be accompanied by live accompaniment or a backing track.
We will accept recordings which have been recorded on a phone.
How to apply
Please fill out the relevant application form below:
Chris Treglown Award Gloucestershire 2026
Saturday 11th April
TETBURY GOODS SHED ARTS CENTRE
TETBURY GL8 8EY
Chris Treglown Award Cornwall 2026
Applications for the Cornish award are not yet open. Please check back soon for further details.
ONLY if you struggle to download or complete this form you may contact 07815 987 172
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)