Staysure Choir Competition 2026
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Sing to win £20,000*
Warm up those voices – there are huge prizes to be won to help your choir Dream Big.
Big dreams. Big voices. Big prizes.
The song in our new TV advert has really struck a chord. A celebration of getting older, it showcases the joy of dreaming big and saying yes to new experiences and adventures. We see this can-do spirit and passion in adult choirs and singing groups across the UK too.
Adult choirs represent everything we believe in – having the courage to try new things with age being no barrier. That’s why we’re inviting you to enter our competition and make the song your own.
Whether you’re a long-established choir of four or more, or a group of friends who simply love a good singsong, the Staysure Choir Competition 2026 is your chance to put your voices centre stage, reinterpret the song in your own style, and help us spread some Dream Big energy along the way.
You could win our top prize of £20,000, or one of two £5,000 runner-up prizes, to put towards your choir’s next big adventures. So, what are you waiting for?
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How the competition works
Once entries close, a Staysure panel will shortlist standout performances based on:
- Musicality and vocal delivery
- Creativity and originality
- Overall performance
Then it’s over to the public to vote for their favourites and crown 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Good luck!
Singers from the Somewhere 2 Sing choir have recorded an example performance to inspire you. Yours doesn't need to be as polished - we're looking for personality, not perfection.
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Make it your own
Help us bring our Dream Big message to life. Sing our song and show the world what being older really looks like.
You don’t have to use our guide track. Rock, pop, shanty, gospel, a cappella – whatever your style, we’d love to hear it. You can stage it however you want too – record your choir and film your own footage wherever and however you like. Get creative!
How to take part
- Download materials
Download the guide track, lyrics, score and recording guide to get started. You can either use the backing track for your own rendition, or...
- Make it your own
Put your own spin on the song with a new arrangement. In both cases, style, staging and performance are all up to you.
- Record your performance
Gather your choir and film your version – on a phone or create something more polished.
- Upload and win up to £20,000*
Submit your performance on this page when entries open. Check back soon to upload your video.
- Share on social
We’d love you to share your performance on social media using #staysurechoir.
Ready to get singing?
Download these materials, gather your choir, and let’s hear your take on our song. Remember, you can perform and adapt the music to bring the song to life however you want to – have fun with it!
If your choir has any questions or runs into technical issues, just email [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.
Submit your entry
Check back soon to upload your choir's performance right here on this page. Until then, keep rehearsing, refining an get ready to hit record.
*UK Adult Choirs with 4+ members. One entry per choir. Closing date 12 April 2026. Copyright for new versions remains with Radford Music with no commercial use permitted. Entries must be free from third party copyrighted content. Finalists chosen by panel; winners decided by public vote. By entering, choirs grant Staysure a licence to use their entry in marketing. Full T&Cs apply.