Do join YCAT on this free and exclusive workshop on building and managing your own website. This 1.5 interactive interactive session is a great opportunity for you to understand exactly how to go about building your own wordpress website. Read more
With so many talented musicians trying to build sustainable careers, but limited performance and recording opportunities available, are you doing enough to stand out from the crowd? Read more
Join YCAT and a host of industry experts on this special event, where you will have the chance to receive one-on-one advice on a host of topics, including fundraising, career development, PR and marketing, publicity materials, recording, artist management, commercial opportunities in the arts and much more. Read more
With Andrew Comben (Chief Executive, Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival) Susanna Eastburn MBE (Chief Executive, Sound and Music) Alasdair Tait (Chief Executive, Young Classical Artists Trust) Read more
Join YCAT and a panel of experts to discuss Fundraising. Read more
YCAT’s Sounding Board offers a return of the ‘Industry Speed Dating’ seminar – an opportunity for you to engage in one-on-one discussions with a panel of eight professionals in the Industry. Read more
Worried about your first steps as a freelance musician? Join other freelancers and our panel of experts for key insights to help you make career decisions and ask your questions. Read more
YCAT’s Sounding Board offers a return of the ‘Industry Speed Dating’ seminar: an opportunity for you to engage in one-to-one discussions with a panel of eight professionals in the industry. Read more
YCAT mini masterclass series presents an essential lockdown yoga class, specially designed for musicians. Read more
We are delighted to welcome Classic FM’s Digital Managing Editor, Rosie Pentreath, for a musicians’ webinar and Q&A on how to create strong social media content. Read more
Join a free YCAT group coaching session with Michael Garvey to help you plan your next steps. Read more
Join us for a 21cMusician webinar with arts entrepreneur David Taylor in discussion with prominent musicians who have founded their own ensembles and festivals. Read more
Join a free YCAT group coaching session with Marion Friend to help you plan your next steps. Read more
Join a free YCAT project coaching session with David Taylor to help plan your next steps Read more
A distinguished panel of guests share their thoughts on the pandemic, and its impact on musicians. Read more
A discussion and workshop to help musicians build confidence in approaching venues and ensembles with concert or project ideas. Read more
Whether you want to get a new idea or project off the ground, or revitalise your current plans, this session will provide you with strategies to stay inspired, motivated and productive. Read more
Whether you are looking to make a full-time career out of teaching or simply wish to work with a small group of students, this workshop will provide you with a structured plan and the skills needed to build and maintain a thriving teaching studio. Read more
Take an hour out of your morning to join one of YCAT’s new coffee break sessions! Each music career development session features a different guest from the music industry, who will discuss their specific area of expertise, how COVID has impacted it, and their thoughts and advice for the future. Read more
Your CV and biography are valuable tools when first introducing yourself to promoters, audition panels and employers, so how can you ensure that yours stand out for the right reasons? Read more
Drawing on their extensive experience of raising money for creative projects, Adam Szabo (Chief Executive) and Linda Begbie (Development Director) from Manchester Collective lead a special session on fundraising. Read more
Dr Kate Blackstone draws upon her experience researching graduate musicians' careers to give advice on how to find your career path as an early career musician. Read more
Take an hour out of your morning to Join Dr George Musgrave (co-author of Can Music Make You Sick?) for a Q and A discussion exploring musicians' mental health, and how to take care of yourself as you build your career. Read more