Eligibility Criteria:

For secondary school students/Year 7 onwards (11-18 year olds)

The competition is open to young people who live OR study in Nottingham City. This year, we also have up to 5 spaces for young people who live and study in Nottinghamshire (these spaces will be available to the first 5 young people who submit their entry forms).

To enter, all you have to do is fill out an online form here. All entrants will be invited to the Heats. A selection of participants will then be invited to a workshop and Final, where the winners will be announced.

Please note that you can enter Sing City 2025 even if you have entered/won the competition in previous years.

Key Dates:

Friday, 24th January 2025: Entry deadline
Thursday, 30th January 2025: Heats at Nottingham College
Thursday, 6th February 2025: Workshop with Mentors (venue TBC)
Thursday, 13th February 2025: Final at Nottingham College

Workshops with Professional Singers

Sing City is a free competition and a great opportunity for young people - from those who have just discovered their passion to our more established singers - to showcase their talent on a formal yet supportive platform.

This year we are very excited to be working with renowned singer/songwriters Tiffany Jade Holland, Darling I Dreamt, Davina Songbird and vocal coach Sara King, who will be leading workshops with the finalists.

Tiffany Jade Holland will also be available to run pre-competition workshops in schools. Sessions will be suitable for any vocalist from 11-18 who is interested in improving their technique and performance skills, who would like tips and guidance, or who would just enjoy working with our guest singer. If your school would be interested in signing up for a workshop, please get in touch at info@nottinghammusichub.org.uk

Meet the Mentors

Tiffany Jade Holland

Tiff is an award winning Music Artist and Project Producer who started her music journey in 2019 on the Circle of Light youth project. As a singer and songwriter she has received radio play on stations such as RINSE and KISS, has performed live at Albert Hall, Winter Gardens and Rock City, and won both a Young Creatives Award and a Youth Music Award.

Darling I Dreamt

Darling I Dreamt (previously Jonah Michael) grew up in a remote village in Nottinghamshire. His songs have an expansive sound he links to spending his childhood in wide open spaces. His debut single under his current moniker was played by BBC Introducing in the East Midlands. Songs he recorded under his previous name were included on the Spotify editorial playlists Misfits 2.0 and We Are Nottingham.

Davina Songbird

Born in London, raised in Luton and made in Nottingham, Davina Songbird has been wowing East Midlands stages in recent years. With a mix of Spoken word, Neo Soul and Jazz, she performs original music and spoken word alongside soulful covers. She has been performing for the last two years as a solo artist and with her band with themes such as self-love and self-worth.

Sara King

Sara is passionate about singing education and has worked in schools for the last 13 years. She has performed as part of The Queen's Royal Jubilee celebration in the Albert Hall, with the English National Opera in a performance of 'Il Trittico,' and as a soloist for John Rutter in a performance of 'Requiem.' Sara was also a member of the National Children's Choir of Great Britain and conducted the 'Children's International Voices of Enfield,' on various choir tours including Germany and Italy.

Sing City 2024 Winners

We are SO proud of everyone who entered the competition. Twelve finalists competed on 9th February at the beautiful music hall at Nottingham Trent University and we are delighted to share the winners and highly commended singers:

Winners:
Jesse, Lacie & Natasha

Highly Commended:
Abigail, Gabrielle, Lewis & Neha

Well done to all the finalists. You were all amazing and we hope to see you again! We also want to thank all the friends and family members who came to support their young people. We hope you had a fantastic evening!