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Getting Noticed

Job application essentials for musicians

Job application essentials for musicians

Some dos and don'ts when writing a job application as a musician... Read more

Published: 25th July, 2023

Updated: 12th October, 2023

Author: Kate Blackstone

Ten tips for how to get on an agent's radar

Ten tips for how to get on an agent's radar

Lizzy Frost shares her music industry advice on what an artist manager looks for and how to get on their radar Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 12th October, 2023

A Beginner's Guide to Search Engine Optimisation

A Beginner's Guide to Search Engine Optimisation

All of the things we learnt from Maddy Shaw Roberts (Classic FM) session on Search Engine Optimisation. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2022

Updated: 12th October, 2023

Five tips on how to get your idea picked up by an agent

Five tips on how to get your idea picked up by an agent

Read our five tips on making sure that your idea is picked up by an agent - taken from our coffee session with Tabitha McGrath from Polyarts Management. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2021

Updated: 12th October, 2023

Andrew Ousley on website optimisation for classical musicians

Andrew Ousley on website optimisation for classical musicians

Andrew Ousley of Unison Media tells you what every classical musicians' website needs in order to connect with audiences. Read more

Published: 4th November, 2021

Updated: 12th October, 2023

Author: Kate Blackstone

Nailing it with your audience on Instagram

Nailing it with your audience on Instagram

Digital Marketing expert, Barbara Revesz, shares 10 tips (with user-friendly apps) on how to engage more effectively with your audiences on Instagram. Read more

Published: 15th July, 2021

Updated: 12th October, 2023

Author: Barbara Revesz

Photographer Kaupo Kikkas on publicity photos for musicians

Photographer Kaupo Kikkas on publicity photos for musicians

Our latest mini Masterclass focuses on music photography by Estonian photographer and visual artist, Kaupo Kikkas. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2021

Updated: 12th September, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

Ten tips for promoting yourself online

Ten tips for promoting yourself online

Sam Jackson shares his music industry advice on how to best present yourself online to prospective promoters, record companies and orchestras. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2021

Updated: 12th October, 2023

Guest blog: We Are Here! Stage Director Sophie Gilpin asks what needs to change for women in music?

Guest blog: We Are Here! Stage Director Sophie Gilpin asks what needs to change for women in music?

Stage director Sophie Gilpin discusses the challenges faced by women in music - and what needs to change. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2021

Updated: 12th September, 2023

Networking as a musician – an introvert's guide

Networking as a musician – an introvert's guide

Arts entrepreneur David Taylor shares his advice on networking Read more

Published: 22nd July, 2020

Updated: 12th September, 2023

Video: How to... use social media effectively

Video: How to... use social media effectively

A highlight clip from YCAT's panel discussions offering career advice to young musicians Read more

Published: 20th February, 2020

Updated: 28th August, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

Video: How to... stand out from the crowd

Video: How to... stand out from the crowd

A highlight clip from YCAT's panel discussions offering career advice to young musicians Read more

Published: 20th February, 2020

Updated: 27th August, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

Video: How to... approach an agent or manager

Video: How to... approach an agent or manager

A highlight clip from YCAT's panel discussions offering career advice to young musicians Read more

Published: 20th February, 2020

Updated: 28th August, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

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  • Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux

    Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux

    Charlotte was a prize-winner at the 2021 YCAT International Auditions, in partnership with Concert Artists Guild (New York). In 2022, Champs Hill Records released her debut album of solo violin music. 'This sensitively recorded debut presents an artist with something of her own to say, and something worth hearing …' Gramophone/ Champs Hill Records Ostinata / June 2022

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    Founded in 1984, the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) supports the early careers of musicians so they can go on to move generations of audiences around the world with their talent.

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  • Ariel Lanyi

    Ariel Lanyi

    In 2023, Ariel was honored to receive the Prix Serdang, a Swiss prize awarded by the distinguished Austrian pianist Rudolf Buchbinder. He was also nominated as a Rising Star Artist by Classic FM in the same year. Prior to this Ariel won 3rd Prize at the 2021 Leeds International Piano Competition, performing Brahms Concerto No. 2 with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrew Manze in the Finals.

  • Armand Djikoloum

    Armand Djikoloum

    Nominated as a 2022 Rising Star Artist by Classic FM, Armand was a prizewinner at the YCAT 2021 International Auditions.

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