National Youth Arts Wales launches Summer of Music 2025
This Summer, the sound of Wales' brightest young musicians will echo across the nation. National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) is proud to announce its Summer of Music 2025 — a spectacular season of live performances from the National Youth Orchestra of Wales, the National Youth Brass Band of Wales and the National Youth Choir of Wales.
These three nationally renowned ensembles will perform across iconic venues throughout Wales, including Brangwyn Hall in Swansea and the gothic St Asaph Cathedral in Denbighshire – as well as beyond the border – offering audiences a chance to experience the exceptional artistry, energy and creativity of the next generation of talented Welsh musicians.
“This is a landmark summer for young Welsh artists,” said Matthew Jones, Senior Producer and Deputy Chief Executive at National Youth Arts Wales. “Summer of Music 2025 brings together our most talented young musicians, world-class musical direction, and stunning venues in a true celebration of Wales’ musical future.”
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🎻 National Youth Orchestra of Wales – Concert Tour 2025
Led by internationally acclaimed conductor Kwamé Ryan, the all-American programme will feature Bernstein's brilliant Symphonic Dances from West Side Story and Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture. Come and celebrate the talent of Wales’ finest young musicians as they bring these iconic works to life!
31st July @ 7.30pm – St Davids Cathedral (Fishguard Festival of Music)
1st August @ 2.15pm – Hereford Cathedral (Three Choirs Festival)
2nd August @ 2.30pm – St Asaph Cathedral, Denbighshire
3rd August @ 3pm – Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
🎺 National Youth Brass Band of Wales – Concert Tour 2025
NYBBW Alumnus and Musical Director of the 2024 Championship Brass Band Flowers, Paul Holland, returns to conduct his former Band in a dazzling programme full of fantastic music that promises something for everyone. Joining Paul and the NYBBW will be the brilliant young percussionist Jordan Ashman - winner of the 2022 BBC Young Musician of the Year
21st August @ 7.30pm – William Aston Hall, Wrexham
22nd August @ 7.30pm – Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth
23rd August @ 3pm – The Riverfront, Newport
🎶 National Youth Choir of Wales – Concert Tour 2025
Experience the power of voice in harmony in spectacular settings. Under the inspiring direction of their conductor Tim Rhys-Evans, this extraordinary choir of young Welsh talent will deliver a breathtaking performance filled with passion, energy and musical excellence.
23rd August @ 7.30pm – St Asaph Cathedral, Denbighshire
24th August @ TBC – St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff (Free Entry)
25th August @ 3pm – Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
🎟️ Tickets & More Information
Join us this Summer to celebrate the exceptional skill and passion of young Welsh musicians—and be part of the future of music in Wales!
Tickets for our Summer of Music 2025 concerts are on sale now via nyaw.org.uk/whats-on