| United Kingdom | |
|---|---|
| |
| Participating broadcaster | BBC |
| Participation summary | |
| Appearances | 16 (10 finals) |
| First appearance | 1982 |
| Last appearance | 2018 |
| Highest placement | 1st: 1994 |
| Host | 1982, 2018 |
| External links | |
| BBC TV page BBC Radio 3 page | |
The United Kingdom has participated in the biennial classical music competition Eurovision Young Musicians sixteen times since its debut in 1982, most recently taking part in 2018 after a 8-year absence. The United Kingdom hosted the inaugural contest in 1982 and won the contest in 1994.[1] The country returned to the contest in 2018 as hosts,[2] but did not return for the next editions in 2022[3] or 2024.
- ^ "Country profile: United Kingdom". youngmusicians.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ "United Kingdom to Host Eurovision Young Musicians 2018". Eurovoix. 22 October 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (21 February 2022). "🇫🇷 Eight Countries Will Compete in Eurovision Young Musicians 2022". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022.