Timeline and selection process

Tuesday 11 February 2020 - Applications open

Friday 27 March 2020, 5pm - Applications close

Friday 3 April 2020 - Applicants notified by email whether or not they have been accepted to the semi-finals

Monday 27 April and Tuesday 28 April 2020 - Live semi-final auditions, London

Wednesday 29 April 2020 - Finalist interviews, London

Friday 29 May 2020 - Final audition, Wigmore Hall - London

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2020 Auditions open!

As of Tuesday 11th February, applications for the 2020 YCAT Auditions are now open. The deadline for applications and video submissions is Friday 27 March 2020 at 5.00pm.