Audition Audition Information Eligibility Instrumental Categories YCAT auditions are open to the following instruments: Strings Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Voice Solo Piano / Keyboard (includes Accordion) Ensemble 2-6 members; groups comprising singers and instrumentalists, and piano duos (one piano) are eligible to apply. Instrumental duos with piano (e.g. violin/piano, cello/piano etc.) and two piano duos are not eligible. Age Limit On the date of the Final Auditions (7 May 2026), you must be: Instrumentalists - aged 28 or under Singers - aged 30 or under Ensembles - average age of 30 or under Management If you are currently, or have previously been, signed and received representation from local or international commercial management you are not eligible to apply. You cannot apply to both YCAT and the Concert Artists Guild (CAG) in the same year. Education You have completed (or are enrolled in) a recognised course of study for your instrument/voice. Visas Applicants must have the right to undertake regular paid performance work in the UK without needing individual work visas or permits, and you must be eligible to visit and undertake performances in the UK via the Permitted Paid Engagements route. You CAN apply if: You hold a UK/British passport You hold a passport from a non-visa-national country (e.g, EU/EEA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, USA, among others). You are currently on a UK student visa and already hold, or have received confirmed approval for, a UK Global Talent Visa or will be moving to the Graduate Route by 31st July 2026. You CANNOT apply if: You hold a passport from a visa-national country You are on a UK Student Visa that extends beyond 31 July 2026 AND you are not transitioning to the Graduate Route or UK Global Talent Visa in 2026. Still have questions? See our Audition FAQs Manage Cookie Preferences