EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 6 MIN
Funding woes leave classic music competition at risk
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A prestigious classical music competition could be sounding its last note after almost 60 years if it can't find sponsors. The annual National Concerto Competition honours outstanding classical instrumentalists or pianists under the age of 25. But the competition is costly to run and relies entirely on donations, and there's still a big bill to cover for this year event raising question marks about its future. National Concerto Competition Trust chair Tim Andrews spoke to Lisa Owen.
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A prestigious classical music competition could be sounding its last note after almost 60 years if it can't find sponsors. The annual National Concerto Competition honours outstanding classical instrumentalists or pianists under the age of 25. But the competition is costly to run and relies entirely on donations, and there's still a big bill to cover for this year event raising question marks about its future. National Concerto Competition Trust chair Tim Andrews spoke to Lisa Owen.
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