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Your Stage Awaits: National Youth Dance Wale2026 Auditions Now Open!

Wales’ most dynamic youth dance opportunity returns - bigger, bolder, and more ambitious than ever.

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Harlequin Print Group announces support for National Youth Arts Wales

National Youth Arts Wales is proud to announce Harlequin Print Group as a dynamic new sponsor and ally.

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Experience an unforgettable afternoon of music and collaboration!

Join us for a special concert where talented young musicians from the National Youth Orchestra of Wales (NYOW) perform ‘side-by-side’ with world-class players from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

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Trustee Recruitment: The search is on for new Champions of Youth Arts in Wales

As we continue to develop our portfolio, we're seeking up to 4 trustees who can help us innovate, strengthen skills and amplify our impact.

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National Youth Arts Wales launches Creative Futures project to bring free Music and Dance workshops to young people in Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen

The ambitious, cross-sector initiative led by National Youth Arts Wales and funded by the Welsh Government’s Child Poverty Innovation Fund, launches this Saturday in South East Wales.

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Beyond the Mirror: National Youth Dance Wales member’s bold documentary challenges dance industry beauty standards

Through her documentary Beyond the Mirror, National Youth Dance Wales (NYDW) 2025 Member, Phoebe Clark, is amplifying the voices of young dancers determined to redefine the dance industry.

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Outstanding Dance Made in Wales: Ballet Cymru and National Youth Dance Wales Present an Autumn Triple Bill

Ballet Cymru will be hosting an exciting collaboration with National Youth Dance Wales (NYDW) in a shared triple bill at The Riverfront, Newport, on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 October.  

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Congratulations 2025 Orchestra and Brass Band Prize Winners

Each year on our residencies, we celebrate our musicians who display the most promise and dedication.

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Your Stage Awaits! NYAW 2026 Music Auditions Now Open 

Auditions are officially open for the 2026 National Youth Brass Band, Choir, and Orchestra of Wales.

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Next Generation of Welsh Performers Are Set To Embark on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Training Experience 

This August, fifty young performers from all over Wales will be joined by professional practitioners from within the world of stage and screen for the National Youth Theatre of Wales (NYTW) 2025 summer residency. 

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Summer of Music 2025: NYBBW and NYCW Tours Begin This Week! 

This week, the stage belongs to Wales’ brightest young brass and vocal musicians as the National Youth Brass Band of Wales and the National Youth Choir of Wales set off on their 2025 summer tours. 

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The Youth Arts Gap: Creative Opportunities Are Essential For Teenagers’ Mental Health

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

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Celtic Collective Dance Partnership Brings Together Rising Talent from Wales and Scotland

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.

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National Youth Orchestra Wales hit the road for a Summer of Music  

The National Youth Orchestra of Wales (NYOW) residency in University of South Wales, Lampeter, is well underway with over 100 young musicians from across Wales working extremely hard to rehearse an energetic all-American concert programme before hitting the road this week.  

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NYAW Journey – From Choir Member to Trainee Producer 

Almost 10 years ago, I was gearing up to attend my first National Youth Training Choir of Wales residential course in Monmouth. It was my first residential experience, and I was really nervous. So nervous that I almost didn’t go.  

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Wales Dance Review – Response from National Youth Arts Wales

At National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW), we welcome this Wales Dance Review and recognise its vital importance in shaping the future of dance in Wales. We fully support its 11 Recommendations and are committed to working collaboratively with Arts Council Wales and other arts organisations throughout Wales to help make these recommendations a reality.

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National Youth Arts Wales responds to ACW’s review of traditional music in Wales

We welcome Arts Council Wales’s strategic review. It eloquently highlights the vitality and fragility of Welsh traditional music, while outlining a clear path for its sustainability and growth.

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Job Opportunity: Welfare Team Lead (NYTW)

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

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Investment in Music Education in Wales will support services to build provision

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

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The Return of Yukiko: NYDW announce 25th Year Company 

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

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National Youth Arts Wales launches Summer of Music 2025 

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

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National Youth Arts Wales Receives Award from Garfield Weston Foundation to Support Strategic Expansion Across Wales 

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

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Celebrating Assemble: A Creative Journey of Joy and Inclusion

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.

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National Youth Jazz Wales is Launched

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

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National Youth Dance Wales turns 25 - Join the Celebration!

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.  

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From Classrooms to Centre Stage: National Youth Arts Wales inspires performers throughout Wales

At a time when the Arts sector across Wales faces growing financial pressures and uncertainty, National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) has been a vital lifeline for creative young people. Throughout February and March 2025, NYAW visited 15 secondary schools, colleges, and youth theatres, engaging over 550 students aged 14-18 in dynamic workshops designed to nurture the next generation of performers.

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Empowering the Next Generation of Welsh Singers 

The National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) Côr Skills programme is designed to help young singers across Wales develop the confidence and expertise to take on a wide range of vocal and choral opportunities. From the National Youth Choir of Wales to county ensembles and beyond, the programme provides a stepping stone for passionate singers, regardless of prior formal training or experience.

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Supporting Young Strings Players Throughout Wales

The National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) programme “Strings Attached” has continued its roll-out around Wales. During February, we welcomed over 50 young string players at University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Carmarthen, for an intensive, ambitious day of musical learning.

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Welsh Youth to feature in the European Brass Band 2025

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. 

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