On International Youth Day, National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) is joining the global call to empower young people.

National Youth Dance Wales (NYDW) and National Youth Dance Company of Scotland (NYDCS) are proud to continue their Celtic Collective partnership - a dynamic cultural exchange that connects young dancers from both countries through collaborative residencies, performances, and development opportunities.

National Youth Theatre of Wales is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Welfare Team lead.

National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) has welcomed the Welsh Government’s continued funding for the National Music Service for the next 3 years.

National Youth Dance Wales (NYDW) is thrilled to announce the return of renowned Choreographer and Movement Director, Yukiko Masui.  

Three National Ensembles, One Unmissable Season of Concerts Across Wales!

National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) is proud to announce a significant grant of £30,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation.

Led by National Youth Arts Wales, in partnership with the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, “Assemble” started in Autumn 2023. It is a joyful, two-year creative project all about imagination and inclusion, with young people taking the spotlight.

45 young jazz musicians from throughout Wales gathered for the first-ever National Youth Jazz Wales residency this Easter.

Get ready to dance, reminisce and be inspired! This year marks 25 years of National Youth Dance Wales (NYDW) empowering young dancers and shaping the future of dance in Wales.  

The team at National Youth Brass Band of Wales (NYBBW) is bursting with pride as three of our outstanding young musicians prepare to represent Europe on one of the most prestigious stages for young brass musicians. 

As advocates for youth creativity in Wales, National Youth Arts Wales is today raising the alarm about the “shameful” state of youth arts funding in our nation. We call on the Welsh Government to address this urgent situation, ensuring every young person can access the transformative power of the arts.

National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) has been awarded an Art Scholarship grant of £171,990 by the Leverhulme Trust to support training opportunities for young people from lower-income backgrounds to access our advanced performance training in the arts.

At National Youth Arts Wales, we believe all young people should have the opportunity to flourish through the arts. As part of our strategic responsibility for the ecology of youth arts in Wales, we identify key talent pathways into our five national ensembles, and work with partners to actively address any gaps.

This summer, National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) brought together the most talented young musicians from throughout Wales for a series of intensive musical residencies and concerts. Featuring our famous national youth ensembles – Brass Band, Choir, and Orchestra – it was a season of passion, creativity and unforgettable performances.

Excitement is bursting as this year’s National Youth Dance Wales (NYDW) residency, which is in full swing at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. Seventeen talented young dancers have been selected and have gathered from throughout Wales for an intense and exhilarating period of training and creation.  

National Youth Theatre of Wales (NYTW) proudly announces its innovative theatre production, Dal Gafael / Hold On, created in partnership with Fio and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru.

The National Eisteddfod in Pontypridd has always been a celebration of Welsh culture, creativity, and community spirit, and this year was no exception. As always, the event was a grand showcase of the nation’s finest talents, and amongst those making waves were several members and alumni of National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW).

National Youth Arts Wales and The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music are excited to announce a new partnership to support music education in Wales.

Each year on our residencies, we celebrate our musicians who display the most promise and dedication. The recipients of each award is decided by the sectional tutors during the residencies.