Sing City 2027

Sing City is Nottingham Music Service’s annual singing competition and vocal development programme for young singers aged 11-18. Whether you sing in a choir, perform on stage, write your own songs, or simply love singing at home, Sing City is your chance to develop your skills, gain performance experience and take to the stage.

How It Works

Enter the free competition by filling out our entry form online (link will be shared here on 3rd November).
All entrants must perform at one of the Heats (23rd or 30th Jan).
Finalists will be invited to a vocal workshop & the competition final.

Why enter?

Perform live
Receive professional vocal coaching
Win prizes
Perform in a city-wide final
Build confidence and stage presence
Meet other young singers from across Nottingham

See Sing City in Action

Hear directly from previous winners about their Sing City experience and watch performances from past competitions:

Key Dates:

Entry Deadline: Thursday, 14th January 2027
Heats: Saturday, 23rd & 30th January 2027 (Entrants only need to attend one) @ Nottingham Music Service, Burton House, Nottingham (NG2 1NL)
Workshop: Wednesday, 3rd February 2027 @ Nottingham Music Service, Burton House, Nottingham (NG2 1NL)
Final: Thursday, 11th February 2027 @ Nottingham College City Hub Theatre

Meet Your Mentor & Judge

Saffron Gray

We’re delighted that Nottingham R&B singer-songwriter Saffron Gray will be joining Sing City 2027 as a mentor and judge. Rooted in a gospel background, Saffron has built a successful music career supporting artists including Etta Bond, Amaria BB, Etana, Stylo G, Natasha Bedingfield and Clean Bandit. She has also performed at major events including Nottingham Caribbean Carnival and Splendour Festival.

Additional mentors and judges will be announced soon.

Free Vocal Workshops for Schools

Ahead of the competition, we’re offering FREE vocal workshops with Saffron Gray. These fun and inspiring sessions help young people:

Develop their vocal technique
Build confidence
Improve performance skills
Explore song choices
Prepare for Sing City

The workshops are open to all young people who enjoy singing, whether they intend to enter the competition or not. Interested in a workshop for your school?
Contact Claire Dyer at: claire.dyer@nottinghammusichub.org.uk

For any other queries around Sing City 2027, please email info@nottinghammusichub.org.uk

Applications open 3rd November 2026 – check back to find a link to the entry form!