Susan Tomes Music Prize

The Susan Tomes Music Prize recognises music making that has a positive impact on the College community. "It is not only for classical music," commented Susan Tomes. "It could be any sort of music - even someone who plays their instrument so beautifully in their College room that people open their windows to listen.”

The prize is open to undergraduate and graduate King’s students, and nominations can be made by students, Fellows and staff.

Nominations open in Lent Term (all at King's will receive a webform by email) and closing date for entries is 1 June.

The winner is then selected by a judging panel and up to two prizes of £350 each will be awarded in Easter Term.

About Susan Tomes

Susan Tomes was the first woman to read music at King’s, arriving in 1972 as part of the first cohort of female undergraduates. She is one of the UK’s most renowned concert pianists and the author of seven books.

To mark the 50 years since she was a student at King’s, Susan decided to establish the Susan Tomes Music Prize to recognise music-making that has a positive impact on the College community artistically or emotionally. The Prize will be awarded at the end of Easter Term every year for as long as funds exist.

Find out who received the Susan Tomes Prize in 2025 here.