TMC Music Awards 2025
Applications are now closed
Tonbridge Music Club is delighted to be offering seven awards of up to £1000 to support local young musicians to develop their musical talents.
- 1 award of £1000
- 1 award of £500
- 2 awards of £300
- 3 awards of £100
Grants are to be put towards musical costs, such as the purchase of an instrument, instrumental or singing lessons, ensemble membership, audition or exam fees etc…
Applications are invited from young people at any stage of their musical life, whether just starting out or preparing for Music College.
Applicants must be:
- Living in or attending school/college in Tonbridge, or a neighbouring village
- 18 years or under on 31 August 2025
Applicants who have previously applied for an Award are welcome to reapply.
To apply for an award please complete and submit the application form (linked below) along with a short film recording of yourself performing a piece (max 3 mins).
Applications must also be supported by a reference from either an instrumental or singing teacher, ensemble director or class teacher. This is to be submitted by the Referee via a separate form here https://forms.gle/69LkNrUm8zHpsYfR6
Award winners will be selected by a panel of TMC Trustees and local professional musicians. Winners will be notified by 31 August 2025 and invited to attend a special presentation at the first evening concert of the Tonbridge Music Club’s 2025/26 Season on Saturday 4 October.
Applications and recordings are to be submitted to kathryn@tmc.org.uk by Friday 4 July 2025. We recommend using www.WeTransfer.com for submitting as the file size of the film recording may be too large for email. Your reference must also be received by Friday 4 July.
If you have any questions about the Awards, please contact Roger at treasurer@tmc.org.uk
TMC is very grateful to Rotary Club of Tonbridge for their kind donation of £300 towards the Music Awards.



