Dance Discovery Day comes to Theatr Clwyd this March

Young people aged 14–22 with a passion for dance are invited to take part in an exciting Dance Discovery Day, delivered by National Youth Dance Wales (NYDW) in partnership with Ballet Cymru, at Theatr Clwyd, Mold, on Sunday 1 March 2026.

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U.Dance is calling on Youth Dance Groups across Wales

If you love dance and want to perform on a national stage, U.Dance Cymru 2026 could be your moment.

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PREMIERE: Celebrating 25 Years of National Youth Dance Wales

National Youth Dance Wales is Celebrating 25 incredible years of providing dance opportunities for young Welsh dancers and artists from across the nation. To celebrate they have created a short documentary to mark the occasion.

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National Youth Theatre of Wales launch auditions for 50th Anniversary Year ensemble

The National Youth Theatre of Wales (NYTW) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with an ambitious new ‘State of the Youth Nation’ bilingual theatre commission.

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Matthew Jones awarded OBE in the 2026 New Year Honours

Everyone at National Youth Arts Wales is delighted that Matthew Jones, our Deputy CEO and Head of Music, has been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours.

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National Youth Dance Wales announces Osian Meilir as 2026 Guest Choreographer

We’re excited to announce former National Youth Dance Wales (NYDW) Alumni, Welsh choreographer, movement artist and performer Osian Meilir will be joining NYDW as Guest Choreographer for 2026.

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Bursaries are Opening Doors for Young People Throughout Wales

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National Youth Theatre of Wales Offers Free Audition Taster supported by Wales Millennium Centre

Calling all young performers in South Wales looking to take their first step into becoming a member of the National Youth Theatre of Wales!

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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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