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Stephen

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66 days ago

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Music Sponsorship Opportunity!

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An exciting NEW, international music competition for London in May 2025!

Are you a serious patron of the arts, or run a business, and looking for an exciting, ongoing project based in Chelsea?

I'm seeking an enthusiastic private arts patron, or an arts-loving business, for the creation of a unique, annual, international, signature soloist competition for London 2024.

I am Stephen Cottage, Founder, of The Swinsian Soloist Competition in London. I previously ran a successful international soloist competition for 23 years outside of London which attracted entries from over 30 countries and was judged by musicians working at the top of their fields in classical music. Some of the winners went on to lead major orchestras and ensembles.

Key Dates and Timings

The competition is envisaged to become an annual event for 12 finalists held over one day in Chelsea at a suitable venue.

Specific Opportunity Details

I'm looking to create an international soloist competition that will cater for professional musicians and current students studying at any recognised music college, both in the UK and internationally, who are aged 30 or under, and are looking to further their performing careers.

The final twelve candidates will be selected from the applications which will include audio auditions, along with the usual resumes, from the categories of woodwind, strings, brass, voice, piano, and percussion, and will compete together, regardless of their category, but rather, more in the pursuit of outstanding musicianship.

I envisage some great musicians to judge the competition.

Features and Benefits

Along with cash prizes for the winning and placed performances, the winner will be invited to perform with a prestigious ensemble/orchestra that The Swinsian will liaise with.

This would not only be a prestigious event for the patron/business sponsor and for London and the world of classical music, but would be instrumental in helping to push the careers of young musicians in the right direction.

Investment

I am looking for a total patronage of £50,000, annually.

Other Info

The Swinsian will use a small percentage of its income to help provide a small bursary each year to a financially-challenged, but outstanding student at each of the major London music colleges – Royal College of Music, Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and Trinity Laban.

If you are a serious patron of the arts (or business sponsor) and feel excited and engaged by the creation of a much-needed new arts competition and would like to get involved, please message me - I'll be very happy to meet with you in Chelsea or Central London to discuss the matter further and in more detail.

location

Chelsea, London