British Isles Music Festival BIMF 2026, UK

Dorset, UK

Deadline: July 1st, 2026

The British Isles Music Festival (BIMF) is a prestigious residential masterclass and chamber music course, designed to bring together talented conservatoire students and young professionals from across the globe.

Musicians are welcome to apply individually or as part of a pre-formed ensemble.

The festival provides intensive coaching in both solo and chamber music.

Collaborate on solo, duo, and ensemble works, with support from resident pianists and Baroque specialists.

Excellent practise rooms with pianos.

WIND, STRINGS, HARP AND HARPSICHORD

Age limit: 16-32 years old

Registration Fees: Course fee and full board £1250

Course fee covers tuition, classes, chamber music coaching and accommodation in comfortable single rooms, breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

Professors:

Piano: Daniel King Smith, Antony Ingham, Susie Summers, Leo Nicholson

String, Keyboard and Harp:

Philippe Honoré (Violin)

Igor Keller (violin)

Yuko Inoue (viola)

Christopher Jepson (cello)

Gabriella Dall’Olio (harp)

Robert Costin (harpiscord)

Wind Professors:

Susan Milan (flute)

Nina Robertson (flute)

Christopher O’Neal (oboe)

Richard Hosford (clarinet)

Sarah Burnett (bassoon)

Jeffrey Bryant (horn)