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Each year, we hold auditions to identify young artists with exceptional potential.
Audition performances are measured against a standard of excellence and not against each other. The juries look not only for exceptional musical talent, but also for artistic individuality and projection as a performer. No set number of artists are selected in any one year.
Selected YCAT artists will also benefit from our exciting partnership with Concert Artists Guild in New York. This will bring unparalleled visibility, opportunities and support for artists on both sides of the Atlantic.
Selected artists will receive:
Management - 3-5 years of developmental and holistic management
Performance - Strategic diary of engagements secured worldwide (selected joint artists, in collaboration with Concert Artists Guild)
Exposure - Regular marketing to 5,000+ promoters and concert halls worldwide
Branding - High-quality publicity materials and professional photo shoots
Digital - Comprehensive social media and website consultation and support
Media - Live recordings of recitals at Wigmore Hall
From 2024, UK-based semi-finalists will also be considered for inclusion in a new directory of UK-based artists, more information to follow.
If you're considering applying to audition, we strongly recommend you download our Audition Form preparation pack as a guide, prior to commencing your online application. Please note this includes dates for 2024.
All applications must be submitted via the Muvac portal. You will first need to create a free account and then select the correct application form to apply (see ‘Apply to Audition’). We are unable to accept any applications sent directly to YCAT.
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The 2024 Auditions are sponsored by Lark Music Insurance.
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