WELCOME

This year’s National Festival really is a celebration of the joy of coming together again to perform and experience live music after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. Whether you are a long-standing partner of Music for Youth or a member of the community who has never engaged with the charity before, A Festival for All offers something for everyone. More than anything, it is about showcasing talented young musicians from across the UK. There is an array of exciting and inspirational musical activities on offer, including a Friday evening Showcase concert, a dedicated ‘takeover’ stage at the CBSO Centre and performances from jazz to rock to rap to samba and everything in between. Alongside the live music, don’t forget to attend one of our workshops and Music Industry Day talks with leading industry experts, including representatives from TikTok and Punch Records.

We’re delighted this year that Summaya Mughal and Robyn Richford will be hosting our main stages as well as a line up of expert Music Mentors to provide professional feedback for all of our young performers. There will also be young presenter co-hosts across the two days.

So, even if you’re just at the Festival for a day – be sure to wander around the different venues, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the huge range of music and performances on offer!

We are delighted to deliver a Music Industry Day for 16-25 year olds. Expect workshops and unique opportunities to meet and speak to music industry representatives from Punch Records, TikTok and others.

Showcasing six acts specially selected by Music Mentors and Music for Youth, this gig will bring you an exciting range of upcoming artists and some exciting musical genres from across the UK.

Come on an adventure and meet all of the instruments in the orchestra in this fun, interactive family workshop. Led by leading professional musicians you will have the chance to sing and dance along as well as try lots of different instruments at the end of the session.