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BBC Radio Scotland: Young Classical Musician Award 2026 - Grand Final
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Free
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- Dates and times
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Saturday 30th May 2026
7:00pm
- Age
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Venue
BBC Radio Scotland: Young Classical Musician Award 2026 - Grand Final
Free tickets.
Unreserved seating.
Max of 4 tickets per booking.
Experience an inspiring evening as three of Scotland’s most exceptional young instrumentalists perform in the Grand Final of BBC Radio Scotland's Young Classical Musician 2026, performing with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and conductor Jonathan Bloxham
Following an outstanding semi-final at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the three grand finalists are:
Pianist Anastasia-Maria Barbu, who began her studies at the age of eight in her hometown of Brasov, Romania. She is now in her final undergraduate year at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Oboist Alasdair Cottee is from East Lothian and studies at the Royal Conservatoire Junior Department, is a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland and currently serves as Principal Oboe of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
Cellist Finn Mannion is from Crieff and is completing his Masters in Music Performance at Basel Academy of Music in Switzerland.
Free tickets are available for the Grand Final at Glasgow City Halls, which will be broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 7pm (up to 4 per booking)
The evening will be hosted by Judith Ralston and judged by an esteemed panel comprising composer Helen Grime, cellist Su a Lee, and David McGuinness (Professor of Practical Music, University of Glasgow).
Accessible toilets
There are accessible toilets on level 2 next to the Gents toilet, adjacent to the Candleriggs Bar and on Level 5 next to the Club Room.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
Wheelchair access
Lift access to all areas.
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are left with the patron. A companion may sit with you. Companions sit next to you.
There is a wheelchair to borrow. To borrow a wheelchair,please ask a member of staff.
Baby changing
There are baby changing facilities next to the cloakroom on level 2. One in the ladies toilet and an adjacent additional area in our first aid room.
Baby feeding
Available on request
Cloakroom
The cloakroom is located on the 1st floor next to the toilets. There is a £2 charge - card payment only. The cloakroom is only open for events or where a client has requested the facility.
Parking
On street, metered parking and nearby multi-storey.
Photography and video recording
At times, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
The public are only permitted to record and take photos where explicit permission has been granted in advance.
Free wifi
There is free public Wifi access. To connect, visitors have to register with City Halls Public Wifi which should pop up on their browser. After that visitors will only need their password for future uses.
Location Map
The meeting rooms and conference spaces within the complex are suitable for hosting from 15 – 400 delegates. Visit the City Halls' venue hire web page to find out more.