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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: 7th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

Author: Kate Blackstone

Nailing it with your audience on Instagram

Nailing it with your audience on Instagram

Comms & Marketing Manager 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: 23rd March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

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: 26th April, 2021

Updated: 30th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

Guest blog: 3 Smartphone Morning Rituals For Every Musician

Guest blog: 3 Smartphone Morning Rituals For Every Musician

The three rituals that follow can all be accomplished in under ten minutes. Take care of these at the start of your morning and your music career will see direct benefits. Read more

Published: 25th October, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Comments: 1

Pitching your project with David Taylor

Pitching your project with David Taylor

David Taylor presents YCAT's sixth mini masterclass on how to pitch your project Read more

Published: 22nd July, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

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: 30th March, 2022

Ten tips for fine-tuning your biography

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. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Comments: 3

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: 30th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

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  • Adelphi Quartet at Wigmore Hall

    Adelphi Quartet at Wigmore Hall

    The Adelphi Quartet play Mozart and Schumann at Wigmore Hall as part of their Sunday lunchtime concert series.

  • YCAT and North American partner, Concert Artists Guild (CAG) announce 2022 shared artists

    YCAT and North American partner, Concert Artists Guild (CAG) announce 2022 shared artists

    Following YCAT’s Final Auditions at Wigmore Hall on 19 May 2022, and Concert Artists Guild’s online finals on 25 May 2022, the two organisations announced their 2022 shared artists.

  • Theo Plath joins Marcus Bröhl Artists and Concerts agency

    Theo Plath joins Marcus Bröhl Artists and Concerts agency

    We are delighted to announce that bassoonist Theo Plath has joined Marcus Bröhl Artists and Concerts agency for general management.

  • Jonathan Leibovitz

    Jonathan Leibovitz

    Jonathan made his professional debut at the age of 18 with the Israeli Philharmonic performing the Mozart Clarinet Concerto and during the 2019/20 season played as a member of the same orchestra.

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  • George Harliono

    George Harliono

    This season George makes his debut with the Frankfurter Opern- und Museumorchester and returns to Moscow as soloist with the Musica Viva Orchestra.

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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 release her debut album of solo violin music.

  • YCAT announces eight 2022 Finalists!

    YCAT announces eight 2022 Finalists!

    Chosen from a very competitive field of over 150 outstanding applicants, the eight international artists will perform at YCAT’s live Final Auditions, at Wigmore Hall, on 19 May.

  • Our work

    Our work

    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.

  • YCAT announces twelve new artists for 2021

    YCAT announces twelve new artists for 2021

    The Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) is delighted to announce the addition of twelve musicians to its sought-after roster of young artists.

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