Creative Planning

Introduction to Design Thinking for Musicians (online micro-course)

YCAT is delighted to share an exclusive online tutorial and workbook from Coro by iCadenza, which offers expert-led micro-courses for independent performers, composers, and educators. Read more

Mission into Action (online micro-course)

YCAT is delighted to share an exclusive online tutorial and workbook from Coro by iCadenza, which offers expert-led micro-courses for independent performers, composers, and educators. Read more

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YCAT announces twelve 2020 Finalists!

YCAT announces 12 Finalists for 2020.

2020 Finalists

Due to the global pandemic, YCAT was sadly unable to complete its annual selection process with the live Public Final Auditions at Wigmore Hall. As an alternative, we are providing a unique and compelling package of support services to each of the 12 finalists (selected from over 100 initial international applicants).

Portrait of a Young Classical Artist: Samuele Telari

Sean Dunn interviews YCAT accordionist, Samuele Telari.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation For Musicians

YCAT announces twelve 2020 Finalists!

YCAT announces 12 Finalists for 2020.

Portrait of a Young Classical Artist: Maciej Kułakowski

Sean Dunn interviews YCAT cellist, Maciej Kułakowski.

Ten tips for fine-tuning your biography

A biography forms an essential part of your website, publicity materials and audition or funding applications, but it’s not always easy to get the content and tone right. Here are YCAT’s top ten tips for writing informatively and engagingly.

Accessibility

YCAT Artists star on Classic FM's Full Works Concert

On Friday 29th May 8 - 10 pm Classic FM focused entirely on YCAT artists past and present.

Portrait of a Young Classical Artist: Mayumi Kanagawa

Sean Dunn interviews YCAT violinist, Mayumi Kanagawa.

YCAT as a life-changing experience

Former YCAT artist viola player Timothy Ridout reflects on his life-changing experience of being a YCAT artist

Giving hope to artists in times of crisis

Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) raises more than £100,000 in only three weeks to support the next generation of world-class artists having lost all concert engagements and income due to COVID-19 crisis.

35 years of identifying talent

Alasdair Tait, CEO and Artistic Director gives some insight into the YCAT audition process

Advice for musicians: COVID-19

As COVID-19 reshapes the world as we know it, many musicians will be concerned about the impact on their own health and livelihood.