Young Musicians of the Gulf 2026 | The Results

Well Done to all the incredibly talented students who took part in the 2026 edition of the Young Musicians of the Gulf!

We want to extend a massive thank you to every single student, teacher and support staff member who contributed to the success of the event. 

The Results

Young Musician of the Gulf 2026 Winner (Trophy & Shield): Kenodh, The British School Al Khubairat, UAE

Young Musician of the Gulf 2026 Runner-Up: Trishna, The British School Al Khubairat, UAE

Knights Bequest (Most Promising Musician 15 and Under): Qingxin, The British School Al Khubairat, UAE

Owerkowicz Bequest (Best Bahrain-based Musician): Ali, St. Christopher's School, Bahrain

Young Composer of the Gulf: Meher, St. Christopher's School, Bahrain

Piano Award: Riah, The British School Al Khubairat, UAE

Brass Award: Harry, The British School Al Khubairat, UAE

Woodwind Award: Eunseo, British School of Kuwait

Bowed String Award: Kenodh, The British School Al Khubairat, UAE

Plucked String Award: David, St. Christopher's School, Bahrain

Female Vocalist: Trishna, The British School Al Khubairat, UAE

Male Vocalist: Saif, The British School Al Khubairat, UAE

Percussion Award: Adam, St. Christopher's School, Bahrain

Large Ensemble Award: BSAK Strings, The British School Al Khubairat, UAE

Small Ensemble Award: Vibrato Latino, British School of Kuwait

Large Vocal Ensemble Award: Najma, St. Christopher's School, Bahrain

Small Vocal Ensemble Award: Vox Angelica, Sharjah English School, UAE

Overall Ensemble Award: Najma, St. Christopher's School, Bahrain

Finalist Awards