National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) is the charity for young performers and creatives right across Wales, from ages 11-25.

We provide the stepping-stone between grass-roots arts activities and the professional creative industries, helping young people to achieve their goals in the arts. We celebrate Wales’s unique and diverse cultural history, whilst helping the next generation of talent to innovate and experiment.

The cornerstone of our work is the national youth ensembles. We work with some of the best talent in Wales in each artform to ensure that members flourish – having an enjoyable experience whilst expanding their creative horizons. Each ensemble has an illustrious history and we have an impressive line up of alumni, many of whom have gone on to become household names nationally and internationally. Through world-class tuition and a supportive atmosphere, we transform the lives of our members and help prepare them for a future career in the arts.