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Understanding Commercial Agency Contracts - 21cMusician Toolkit
Understanding Commercial Agency Contracts - 21cMusician Toolkit
IAMA/AEAA Code of Practice: Essential guidance for early-career musicians navigating agency agreements
Nathan Amaral Named New Robey Artist
Nathan Amaral Named New Robey Artist
Introducing the 2025-26 Artist File!
Introducing the 2025-26 Artist File!
Discover YCAT’s 2025–26 Artist File, featuring new artists from our 2025 Final Auditions and the launch of the 40th Anniversary Artist Award.
New YCAT Artists for 2025!
New YCAT Artists for 2025!
YCAT is enormously proud to announce the newest members of our prestigious roster of young musicians during our landmark 40th Anniversary season.
YCAT Discography
YCAT Discography
WATCH NOW - YCAT 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert
WATCH NOW - YCAT 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Save the Dates: YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts Autumn 2025
Save the Dates: YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts Autumn 2025
Save the date for the Autumn 2025 YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concert Series!
YCAT’s 40th Anniversary Tour: Celebrating Legacy, Championing the Future
YCAT’s 40th Anniversary Tour: Celebrating Legacy, Championing the Future
In February 2025, ten past and present Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) musicians set off on a special 40th Anniversary European Tour, celebrating four decades of our work nurturing the best young performing talent.
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Discovering | developing | empowering 21st Century Musicians Leading classical music charity of the UK YCAT is a UK charity founded in 1984 that builds the careers of emerging classical artists. It is unique in providing a sustained period of intensive guidance, bespoke artist management and prolonged care over a 3-5 year period. YCAT selects artists who show international potential and works in partnership with many of the most important venues around the world, building strategic career development that enables young artists to flourish. YCAT’s past roster of artists is a testament to its unparalleled reputation in young artist development.
21cMusician Toolkit!
21cMusician Toolkit!
Sign up to the Newsletter The transition from education to a career in music can be a time of great uncertainty. With most musicians juggling a variety of work, the reality of building a portfolio career can be daunting and rewarding in equal measure. If that sounds familiar - then you're in the right place! Whether you're looking for help to plan strategically, promote yourself online or budget effectively, explore the free resources below and sign up to the 21cMusician Newsletter for the latest updates and services. . Request a 1-2-1 funding advice session Sign . Explore...
YCAT Annual Report 2023-24
YCAT Annual Report 2023-24
A summary of YCAT’s activities for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Hear from former YCAT Artists (40 years)
Hear from former YCAT Artists (40 years)
Hear from YCAT Artists past and present about their experiences being on the roster...
Endorsement from Industry Colleagues (40 Years)
Endorsement from Industry Colleagues (40 Years)
Friends of YCAT across the industry share their thoughts on YCAT's impact.
YCAT at 40, with Classical Music UK
YCAT at 40, with Classical Music UK
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21cMusician Toolkit Feedback Form
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YCAT Artist Concerts - What's on
YCAT Artist Concerts - What's on
Please note this is just a selection of our artist activity. To find full schedules, please visit the artist's website.
Project Management Bootcamp
Project Management Bootcamp
Everything you need to get your music project off the ground, including how to do a Business Value Proposition and a Marketing Analysis.
Free 1:1 Funding Advice (sign up)
Free 1:1 Funding Advice (sign up)
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Timothy Ridout's story: Tiny House Films
Timothy Ridout's story: Tiny House Films
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