"Constance Starns claimed first place as Sussex Young Musician of 2025. She captivated the judges and audience alike, securing the Coro Nuovo Award and a bursary of £2,500. Her outstanding performance also earned her the Sussex Symphony Orchestra Performance Award, a testament to her artistry and future potential." Haywards Heath Town Council
“Constance impressed the adjudicators with her lyrical voice and poised performance, securing the top prize in what became a thrilling soprano play-off against fellow finalists Rose Berelowitz (Brighton) and Gigi Casey (Worthing) [...] Constance performed two contrasting pieces: Farewell Ye Limpid Springs from Handel’s Jephtha and Richard Strauss’s Das Rosenband, both showcasing her expressive musicality and technical skill. Later this year, she will begin her graduate studies at London’s prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama.” Kate Kent