MOCSA Competition – The Morriston Orpheus

Our support for young Welsh singers

Our support for young Welsh singers is mainly delivered through our annual Young Welsh Singer of the Year Competition and the MOCSA Concert staged every Autumn.

The winner and runner-up each receive a trophy and a cash prize. The winner receives The Ivor E Sims Memorial Prize of £1500 donated by the Morriston Orpheus Choir. The Runner Up receives the £500 MOCSA Prize.

The 2026 competition process has now concluded. The results are as follows.

WINNER: John Rhys Liddington: Baritone originally from Llantrisant.

RUNNER UP: Thomas Crook-Taylor: Baritone and eligible through his Welsh born mother.

Both winner and runner up will perform along with the Morriston Orpheus Choir at the annual MOCSA Concert on Sunday 27 September at 4pm in The Orangery, Margam Park, Port Talbot. Details of the concert will be published on this website and the Choir’s social media platforms shortly.

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To find out more about the Competition, please use the navigation menu above or click here to view entry criteria, or view past winners.