The deadline for applications for 2012 is 30th June. Auditions, for those groups selected, will be held in London in late September/early October 2012. Applicants are not guaranteed an audition. Initial selection is made based on the recording submitted and up to 12 groups only are selected for the auditions.

Applications are invited from March 2012, the deadline is  30 June 2012 for completed entries to reach us. Late entries will be disregarded.

We specifically only invite applications from emerging 'Classical' Chamber Groups (up to 8 players) who are British Based. Groups are normally expected to be at a 'Senior Undergraduate' or 'Post Graduate' level. We do not offer awards to vocal groups nor to singers unless an individual singer is part of a larger instrumental chamber group. We also do not offer awards to instrumental duos consisting of a soloist with accompanist.  Duos in which the players are equal partners, for example in violin and piano or cello and piano sonatas, are eligible.  

Quality recordings of live & unedited performances placed on a CD and readable on all CD players as well as computers, will also need to be submitted (no Video recordings please) as well as two references from musicians of standing.

It is imperative that groups make good quality recordings in order for the Trust to assess their performances carefully. In the past we have been unable to pass groups to audition simply because of bad recording quality.

We offer the Award Winners, selected at our annual London auditions, a series of remunerated engagements in Scottish Music Clubs.

We do NOT accept applications from individuals seeking funding for general further education at music college or university. Our award is specifically for established chamber groups ONLY.

We are NOT able to offer support to other charities seeking funding for projects.

Important Note on Visa Requirements

Any group members from outside the European Union or European Economic Area or from Romania or Bulgaria must hold the appropriate visa or have a work permit to allow them to work and to accept fees under the regulations issued by the UK Borders Agency. If any group member is from outside the EU or EEA or is from Romania or Bulgaria please state on the Trust's Application Form when you apply what type of visa you have or if you have a work permit please state what type of work permit it is.

How to apply     Please Read very carefully!

1. Click on the banner below to view the application form and save it to disk or print the PDF version, whichever suits.

2. Read it carefully, fill in all the details requested (in 'Word' or a similar word processing program), save the form and Email it as an attachment to the

by 30 June 2012. If you prefer, fill in the form print it off and post it along with your recording and references to the Awards Scheme Administrator at the

3. If you email the Application Form to us, your references and the recording of your group must be posted to reach the Tunnell Trust at the Awards Scheme Address by 30 June 2012.

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