St Christopher’s School, Bahrain, recently hosted the 2026 edition of the Young Musicians of the Gulf (YMOG) competition, reaffirming its status as one of the region’s most prestigious platforms for musical excellence.
Established in 1998 by St Christopher’s School, YMOG has become a cornerstone of the Gulf’s performing arts calendar, attracting the most talented young performers from across the region.
This year’s competition welcomed around 240 students from 18 schools, representing Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. They competed in advanced-level solo performance, instrumental and vocal ensemble, and composition categories.
Across five days of inspiring performances and adjudication, 25 trophies were awarded to outstanding young musicians.
Kennodh De Silva of The British School Al Khubairat was named the overall winner of YMOG 2026, while Meher Malhotra of St Christopher’s School received the title of Young Composer of the Gulf 2026.
