Held annually, the BFS Competitions are a chance for flute players to showcase their talent, receive feedback from top judges, and win brilliant prizes. In 2023, they’ll be held live over two events.

Both events will feature performances and prize-givings for each of the two categories in turn, plus lunchtime performances from previous Competitions winners:

• Sunday 26 February 2023 - School Performer and Young Performer categories | Recital Hall, Loughborough Schools Music, Loughborough | 10am - 6pm | Free

  Including lunchtime performances from previous winners Manni Geng (School Performer 1st Prize 2022) and Emily Moores (Best performance of a piece by a woman composer 2022).

• Sunday 12 March 2023 - Adult Amateur and Young Artist categories | Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire | 10am-6pm | Free

  Including lunchtime performances from previous Competitions winners Maia Roberts (Best Piccolo Performance 2022) and Karen Wong (Young Artist 1st Prize 2022). There will also be trade stands with an array of flutes, accessories and sheet music - a great chance to find your next flute, upgrade your kit or get some fab new repertoire!

The programmes for both events will be available closer to the time.

Both events are free to attend (though donations are very much appreciated!) and are open to everyone. We'd love to see you there!

To book tickets - and for full details of the Competitions 2023, including judges and prizes, please visit our Competitions homepage: